Virgin Mary Wall Relief on Wood - Modernist Style - 1970s - Ave Maria

Devotional relief representing the Virgin Mary in a stylized manner typical of the 1970s, mounted on a solid wood base. The piece reflects the modernist aesthetics applied to sacred art in the second half of the 20th century, characterized by simplified lines and formal sobriety aimed at conveying serenity.

History: This type of iconography became popular in Europe following the Second Vatican Council, when the production of religious objects adopted contemporary artistic languages. The combination of synthetic materials mimicking noble substances (such as ivory) with dark woods is a stylistic hallmark of Spanish and Italian religious craftsmanship from this period.

Technical Details:
- Period: 1970s
- Style: Mid-Century Modern / Stylized Sacred Art
- Materials: Ivory-toned resin (ivorine), wood, and gilded metal plate
- Dimensions: 25 cm high by 10 cm wide (approx. 9.8 x 3.9 inches)
- Inscription: Metal plate with the text Ave Maria fixed with decorative rivets

Condition: The relief is in good vintage condition. The wooden support shows a natural patina and signs of oxidation on the reverse, consistent with its age. The resin figure maintains its integrity without significant cracks or discoloration.

Value: An item of interest for 20th-century sacred art collectors or for integration into vintage interior design projects. The piece is sold as a collectible and decorative object.