Have you ever come across something that speaks to you?This statue said Jeanne d’ Arc style to me as soon as I laid my eyes on it.
Such a sweet face….chippy patina and the color is perfection.
Jeanne d’ Arc living is one of my favorite magazines to find inspiration.
This statue looks a bit French to me.
Although I knew this was a Catholic statue.
I was not sure of the meaning and I am still not sure what it symbolizes.
My friend thought it was silly to pick up a statue not knowing it’s meaning.
But I fell for the beauty of this piece…..still at first….believe it or not I was a bit hesitant.
Should I get it or not?
It is quite heavy so I placed it on the counter as I continued to browse the store.
Do you do that? Contemplate whether you should buy something or not?
As I walked around looking….I kept wondering should I get that sweet statue or just pass it up.
But that chippy patina and soft pink color and that sweet face was calling to me to bring it home.
The decision was made it was coming home with me.
This is a infant Prague statue made in 1941.I believe it is chalk ware but that is as much as I know.
If you know anything about the history please share.
This sweet statue is placed on a chippy pedestal piece and it stands next to my front door.
I love the reflection of the statue in my mirror.
Even though this is chippy and worn with age it still shows beauty.
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Very sweet piece, Anne. Sorry I can’t help you out with information about it.
Mary Alice
Anne, you made the right choice bringing her home! She’s fabulous!
Susan
I think she is beautiful!!! You did make the right choice.
Kathy
It’s beautiful. You know how much I love chippy imperfections.
Anne, this is such an amazing piece. It is a blessing to have this statue in your home. Display it proudly..
HI Anne,
I have an infant of Prague statue in my home. It was given to me as a wedding gift when we got married. It brings blessing into your home and if you put a quarter under him (yep it is a him) it will bring you good fortune and prosperity. They are beautiful statues and the meaning behind them is beautiful.
Kris
The statue is beautiful, Anne. I love religious pieces, too. It looks perfect there.
Hugs,
Patti
Love the color!
xo
jeanne
Beautiful piece, Anne. I have sold many Infant of Prague statues and I have loved every one of them. Great find.
Your statue is so pretty! I think she’ll look gorgeous in your home. I can see why you fell in love with it. Antiques are hard to pass up when you know it may be gone if you don’t grab it when you see it.
That is a lovely piece Anne. It is so pretty in your home!!!
I use to have one when I was little. We moved so much when I was young that I have no idea what happen to it. It use to have a robe over the body even though the statue has “clothes”. Maybe that was the style then. It was not as old as yours. I’m assuming mine was 70s.
chippy, pink, religious, …. what’s not to love! Glad you bought it. I would have gotten it in a heartbeat. Have a wonderful week. xo
You are so right about pieces speaking to you. I found a small white angel with outstretched wings at a thrift store. She spoke to me immediately. Your statue has a sweet dreamy face. Have a good week!
It is a beautiful piece Anne.
Cynthia
Love it and would have bought it, too. You will cherish it forever.
I understand about not buying a statue if you don’t know what it means, but it is a lovely piece.
-Revi
Your Infant of Prague is really beautiful. I have one in my home that I won at auction, smaller & more traditionally cloaked in red, but the dreamy colors of yours are very nice, indeed. Believe it or not, I had a small wooden one stolen from my booth space this past year – now how low can one go?? My only thought was the person really needed a blessing that perhaps that statue might be able to provide.
The Infant of Prague is a statue of the infant Jesus. To learn more: http://www.medjugorjeusa.org/infant.htm
Chippy perfection guarding your home! Vintage beauty…love everything about it!
XO,
Janet
I will buy it from you I just ordered 6 for my shabby chic shop here in alabama for Christmas deco I think it is beautiful anything that reminds me of my Savior Jesus Christ is a wonderful thing its old and beauty full just don’t use it as an idol and i’m sure you won’t love your blog!!!!
Gorgeous! It is stunning. Don’t you love it when something speaks to you, as if it is saying, “you know you need me.” I love everything about it. I wish I could “find” more interesting pieces in Dallas.
Thanks for sharing.
Patty at Home and Lifestyle Design
Hi there, I was so happy to see the Infant of Progue on your blog! I have very good information on this image of Jesus from EWTN. I hope you find it interesting.
http://www.ewtn.com/library/christ/infhist.txt
Blessings to you
Hi Anne! The Infant of Prague statue is gorgeous! What a find! This version of the Baby Jesus originates from the Czech Republic. He holds one hand up in prayer and holds an orb in the other, symbolizing that he has the entire world in his hand. There’s a lot of information on the web about the original statue, celebrations and other interesting items. A Google search will give you more info. Hope this helps! You really lucked out with this beautiful statue! Hugs, Leena
How could you pass that up? I love your pretty statue and it looks beautiful in your home.
Blessings,
Jeannie and Linda at The French Hens Nest
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