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19th Century Virgin Mary Pastel – Blue Veil Madonna After Sassoferrato
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Beautiful antique pastel depicting the Virgin Mary in prayer, wearing her distinctive blue veil, after the celebrated composition by Italian Baroque painter Giovanni Battista Salvi, known as Sassoferrato (1609–1685).
An original hand-executed, unsigned pastel on slightly textured drawing card, remarkable for its delicate facial modelling, subtle blue tones and serene expression.
This famous religious composition has been reproduced by numerous artists over the centuries. Related interpretations can be found at the Château de Chenonceau and the Louvre Museum in France.
Details:
* Period: Presumed second half of the 19th century
* Artist: Unknown, after Sassoferrato
* Technique: Pastel on drawing card
* Frame: Antique black-painted wood with decorative plaster mouldings
* Framed dimensions: 47 × 61 cm
* Signature: Unsigned
* Origin: Europe, exact country unknown
Condition:
The pastel appears well preserved, with beautiful colours and delicate facial details.
The original drawing card shows some age-related wear and brittleness along its edges.
The antique frame displays visible chips and losses to its plaster decoration, as shown in the detailed photographs.
An elegant example of traditional European devotional art, ideal for a classical or contemporary interior.
Sold in its existing antique condition, carefully packed for shipping from France.
The reference to Sassoferrato identifies the original composition and does not constitute an attribution to the artist.
Specifications
CategoryPaintings & DrawingsConditionGoodColorsBlue, Black, Brown, TaupeMaterialPaper, Glass, WoodNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight61 cmWidth47 cmSeller locationPortet-sur-Garonne, FranceDelivery optionsDelivery or pickup
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Private sellerPortet-sur-Garonne, FranceOn Whoppah since May 2026 • 0 sales