{"product_id":"french-second-empire-high-relief-plaster-bust-of-the-virgin-mary-by-etienne-germain-ragoneau","title":"French Second Empire High Relief Plaster Bust of the Virgin Mary by E'tienne Germain Ragoneau","description":"\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely exquisite high relief plaster bust of the Virgin Mary by French artist E'tienne Germain Ragoneau.  This is a stunning example of religious devotional art from the Second Empire.  Ragoneau was born in France in 1808 and was known for making these hauntingly beautiful plaster busts between 1840 and 1870.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is framed in a round lacquered black wood frame with it's original convex glass.  It is signed Ragoneau and also has what appears to be a French address and a date.  Unfortunately, the date is very difficult to make out.  The back of the frame has been repapered as the original backing has disintegrated but the original framer's label as been reattached, Gauvain Aine Objects D'art Sujets Religieux Grande-Galerie des Panoramas 22.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Additional Details \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid 1800s\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plaster, Wood, Glass\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9\" diameter x 2\" deep\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ragoneaux\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good.  The Virgin Mary bust has some dark spots on her face and neck.  There is minor wear to the frame.  The dust cover on the back has been replaced.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__group\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"accordion__label\" href=\"#\"\u003e Cleaning and Care \u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__text\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWipe with dry microfiber cloth.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Veiled Mirror","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837690695869,"sku":null,"price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0526\/8304\/7101\/files\/MeerschaumMary.jpg?v=1780330816","url":"https:\/\/theveiledmirror.com\/products\/french-second-empire-high-relief-plaster-bust-of-the-virgin-mary-by-etienne-germain-ragoneau","provider":"The Veiled Mirror","version":"1.0","type":"link"}