Antique French black Virgin holding infant Jesus figurine under a small glass dome.
19th century.

It is made of painted salt dough.
Mary is standing above a church and is holding a bunch of flowers. It could be the black Madonna of Marseille judging by her outfit and the shape of the church.
She is surrounded by gold paper flowers.
The church and flowers at her feet are made of the same material.
All the elements inside the dome are attached to a base that seems to be made of card covered with sawdust.

The glass dome is glued to a paper and cardboard base (traces of glue visible around).
Some small elements have moved inside the dome so they are visible on the glass (dust and larger particules).
One flower has lost its gold on one part.
The dome is irregular in shape and has imperfections.
The cardboard base is painted brown. It has imperfections, stains, scratches and the paper is gone (or going) in places.
The three feet of the base are made of painted card too and have been glued back at least once by a previous owner. This might have to be done again at some point as it is very delicate.
Age-related wear and fade which is normal as it is over 150 years old.

This is a beautiful and rare object!
Height: approx. 22 cm / 8.66 inches
Base: 11 x 6.8 cm / 4.33 x 2.36 inches
 
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