19th Century French Religious Madonna and Child Statue

Exceptionally beautiful 19th Century Madonna and Child Statue from a cathedral in France, made of the old molded plasterwork, painted and gilded by hand.  Stunning in all their glory, the Holy Mother is holding Jesus, the Light of the World, in her arms. The Virgin has exquisite detail in her face, she is exceptionally beautiful and refined, this piece dates to 1820.