{"product_id":"napoleon-iii-french-holy-water-font-with-bisque-madonna-rue-du-bac-paris","title":"Napoleon III French Holy Water Font with Bisque Madonna, Rue du Bac, Paris","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis beautifully preserved \u003cstrong\u003eFrench devotional holy water \u003c\/strong\u003efont dates from the late 19th century. It features a finely moulded bisque portrait of the \u003cstrong\u003eVirgin Mary\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath its original convex glass, framed by an ebonised wooden surround with a gilt rope moulding. Below, a natural scallop shell forms the holy water basin, creating an elegant combination of craftsmanship and symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains its original paper backing, together with a Paris retailer's label from Pezou, located on Rue du Bac, a historic centre for religious art and pilgrimage near the Chapel of the Miraculous Medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally intended for domestic devotion, this holy water font today makes a striking decorative object, equally at home in an antique interior or a curated collection of French religious art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrance, Napoleon III period, circa 1860–1870.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH 16 × W 10.5 × D 6 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresented in antique condition with age-related wear and minor losses to the extremities. The bisque relief remains protected beneath its original curved glass. The ebonised frame shows age-related marks and wear, and the piece retains some dust and patina from over a century of display. Please examine all photos carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les delices de Printemps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53545812656475,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/1768\/0475\/files\/PXL_20260628_155508678_2.jpg?v=1783542569","url":"https:\/\/lesdelicesdeprintemps.com\/products\/napoleon-iii-french-holy-water-font-with-bisque-madonna-rue-du-bac-paris","provider":"Les delices de Printemps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}