A large Nymphenburg white-glazed figure of Mary modern

A large Nymphenburg white-glazed figure of Mary modern, after the model by Franz Anton Bustelli, her head turned in anguish, heavily draped in robes and with hands clasped, impressed shield marks, 31.5cm.

Provenance: from the collection of Sister Wendy Beckett. She says of this piece, "I don't think one can look at this Mary without being moved by her sorrow and the grace with which it is silently expressed".

Cf. The Victoria and Albert Museum, no. C.122-1937 for the 18th century figure.