Signed vintage chalkware figurative sculpture depicting a Western couple in prayer at the Calvary cross. Hand‑cast in plaster with a warm bronze‑tone surface, the work presents a devotional scene of a man and woman standing together on a raised mound, eyes closed in reverence. The sculptor emphasizes unity and covenant symbolism: a heart with interlocking rings appears on the front of the hill, while the inscription encircling the base reads, “Love one another as Christ loved the church.”
The figures are rendered with notable emotional detail—gentle facial expressions, carefully modeled garments, and subtle tool marks that reveal the artist’s hand. The hill itself is hand‑built, with visible knife indentations and irregular contours that distinguish the piece from mass‑produced devotional statuary. The cross, though sculpted from the same plaster medium, is textured to evoke the grain of weathered wood, recalling the traditional imagery of the “Old Rugged Cross.”
The underside retains its original 1970s‑era Kelly‑green felt pads, consistent with period studio work. A signature, appearing to read “Charlier,” is present on the base. No documentation accompanies the piece, but its craftsmanship, symbolism, and signed status place it within the tradition of mid‑century Western Christian devotional art.
Provenance: Private collection.Medium: Chalkware (plaster), bronze‑tone coated surface.Dimensions: Approx. 12 in. high; base 5.5 × 4.5 in.; weight 2 lb. 15 oz.Condition: Vintage condition with age‑related wear to the finish. Base is irregular and not fully flat due to kiln work, yet the base sits firmly. No apparent repairs or replaced parts.
A finely modeled devotional sculpture with strong Western Christian iconography, expressive figurative detail, and a signed base—an uncommon example of hand‑finished chalk cast work suitable for display or collection.
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