{"product_id":"antique-french-bronze-cradle-medal-by-elie-pellegrin-ecce-filius-meus-virgin-mary-christ-child-art-deco-plaque","title":"Antique French Bronze Cradle Medal by Élie Pellegrin - \"Ecce Filius Meus\" Virgin Mary \u0026 Christ Child Art Deco Plaque","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca class=\"SmjhRb bqYA2d\" data-cid=\"9214050305396124562\" data-pid=\"9214050305396124562\" data-iid=\"13511047939097943658\" data-link-behavior=\"nocobrowse\" role=\"link\" id=\"pvlink0_bkatTcI-KqqtsPz4qo4Qs_hhb7hz_3\" aria-describedby=\"pvlink-desc-0_bkatTcI-KqqtsPz4qo4Qs_hhb7hz_4\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiUkpi6w-KXAxVilWoFHU8FKrwQxa4PegYIAAgQEAE\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?ibp=oshop\u0026amp;prds=pvt:a,pvo:29,imageDocid:13511047939097943658,headlineOfferDocid:9214050305396124562,productDocid:9214050305396124562\u0026amp;q=product\u0026amp;sa=X\u0026amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUkpi6w-KXAxVilWoFHU8FKrwQxa4PegYIAAgQEAE\" data-processed=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eRare Art Deco French Patinated Bronze Virgin \u0026amp; Child Cradle Medal by Élie Pellegrin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cbr data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-pl=\"|||[]\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eAcquire an exceptional work of early 20th-century sacred art with this authentic, rare \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eFrench bronze cradle medal\u003c\/strong\u003e. Masterfully designed in the distinctive French Art Deco style by the acclaimed sculptor and medalist \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eÉlie Pellegrin\u003c\/strong\u003e, this heavy cast medallion features a deep, high-relief portrait of the Virgin Mary gazing lovingly down upon the Infant Jesus. The design is framed by the striking Latin raised inscription reading: \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\"ECCE FILIUS MEUS\"\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\"Behold My Son\"\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eDating from the \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e1920s to the 1930s\u003c\/strong\u003e, large religious medallions of this form were traditionally blessed and suspended with ribbons above a newborn's crib or cradle as a token of spiritual protection and family devotion. The piece features its original geometric triangular suspension loop securely fixed at the top apex. Signed in relief on the reverse by the artist, it stands as a premier investment piece for collectors of fine Catholic antiquities, French sacred goldsmithing, and Art Deco cast bronze reliefs.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIExAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCondition Report (Excellent Vintage State):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eSurface Patina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Exceptional vintage condition, exhibiting a rich, deeply golden-bronze and chocolate-brown natural aged patina. High points display subtle rub wear that accentuates the exquisite anatomical relief work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eStructure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Completely intact solid bronze casting. The top integrated triangular hanging bail loop is sturdy, solid, and aligned straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFBAI\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eReverse Side:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features the artist's authentic relief casting signature (\u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eÉ. Pellegrin\u003c\/em\u003e) along the flat back face.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eApproximate Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"XSq4R KI3fJ\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~2.75 inches (7 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTotal Height (including top loop):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~3.25 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIFhAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavy, solid bronze build\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51243628364001,"sku":null,"price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/2435\/5297\/files\/IMG_7528.jpg?v=1793390269","url":"https:\/\/www.rootsandroost.com\/products\/antique-french-bronze-cradle-medal-by-elie-pellegrin-ecce-filius-meus-virgin-mary-christ-child-art-deco-plaque","provider":"Roots \u0026 Roost, Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}