store Vintage Fatima Virgin Mary small statue Glass mirror oratory with rhinestones roses embroidery alter shrine, mother of pearl base for French Chic, Shabby home decor.
Inspired in the travelling statue carried in an adorned litter (called Andor in Portuguese) during the candlelight procession of Fatima Sanctuary, Portugal annual pilmigrage of May 13th.
I made this oratory with various vintage pieces: small plastic statue, mother of Pearl frame and a glass/mirror brass case.
- The metal was painted in Cream and distressed.
- The statue is embellished wth glitter, pearlized painting and mild aging.
- The base is covered with off White satin glued in antique wrinkled style.
- It is embellished with rhinestones and handmade Mulberry roses and flowers.
SIZE: oratory....12cm / 4" 3/4 tall approx.
(environmental decor not included)
Materials may have signs of age, wrinkles, missing stones, fading and wear, which is exactly what I look for my artwork. Those are the imperfect beauties of pieces with history.
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Product code: Vintage Fatima small glass oratory Roses rhinestones alter store