{"product_id":"vierge-a-l-enfant-celeste","title":"Madonna and Child - Celestial","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmong all the forms preserved in the Manufacture's archives, the Virgin and Child is undoubtedly the most unexpected and moving discovery. \u003cbr\u003eFound during an exploration of the workshops, in our historical molds, this piece stands out for its delicate posture and remarkable expression, bearing witness to the gesture of an artist whose work we have inherited. \u003cbr\u003eReissued today with the utmost respect for its original form, it reconnects with the intimate and spiritual character of the primitive object.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrafted from sandstone and then entirely worked by hand, the statue features particularly fine lines. Carefully worked, the expression is graceful and the silhouette balanced, revealing the mastery of the gesture. \u003cbr\u003eEvery detail, such as the drapery, the curve of the faces, and the softness of the posture, emphasizes the complexity of the work and the patience required for its realization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach statue is unique, marked by the long time it takes to shape and by the demanding expertise passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA singular and heritage piece, the Virgin and Child is as much a decorative sculpture, an object of transmission, as it is a living testimony to the diversity of forms that have passed through the Manufacture over time. \u003cbr\u003eIts re-edition pays homage to a little-known artistic tradition of our workshops and offers a timeless presence, capable of inhabiting an interior with depth and sobriety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade of non-freezing stoneware, fired at very high temperatures, the statue naturally resists bad weather, and frost in particular. \u003cbr\u003eIt can thus find its place outdoors, in a facade niche, on the edge of an entrance, under the shelter of a porch, or in a secret corner of the garden, where it creates a presence that is both protective and poetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to its finesse and complexity, the Virgin and Child is a demanding piece, requiring an exceptional manufacturing time. \u003cbr\u003eIt is entirely made to order, in the Manufacture's workshops, by our most experienced ceramists.\u003cbr\u003eManufacturing time, approximately 3 months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Manufacture de Digoin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53047701340476,"sku":"VIERCLST","price":189.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/4712\/3772\/files\/E_Shop_Vierge_Enfant_Gres_Brut.jpg?v=1765311988","url":"https:\/\/www.manufacturededigoin.com\/en\/products\/vierge-a-l-enfant-celeste","provider":"La Manufacture de Digoin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}