Item Report
Renaissance Style Resin Pietà Sculpture
By: After Michelangelo Buonarroti (original artist); maker unknown
Style: Renaissance Revival / Religious Reproduction
Origin: Likely Italy or USA
Materials: Molded resin or composite material
Age: Circa 1970-2000
Condition: Very Good (minor surface wear, no visible cracks or chips)
Value: $20-$60 (auction estimate for modern resin reproduction)
Maker's Marks / Writing: Inscribed 'PIETA' on the base; no other visible maker's marks.
Date: 2025-06-04 01:42:57.728459
Description:
This is a small-scale reproduction of Michelangelo's famous sculpture 'Pietà', which depicts the Virgin Mary cradling the lifeless body of Jesus Christ. This version is made of molded resin or a similar composite material, imitating ivory or marble in its smooth, creamy-white finish. Such reproductions have been popular mid-20th century to present as devotional art pieces for homes or offices.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This reproduction is a decorative and accessible homage to Michelangelo's 'Pietà'. While it lacks the authenticity and intrinsic artistic value of an original or early cast, it serves as a collectible devotional item or interior decor piece. Condition and material both suggest it is a relatively recent, mass-produced object rather than an antique.
Individual Images:
- No additional images provided. Detail of inscription 'PIETA' at base helps confirm subject and intention as a reproduction.
Provenance:
No provenance documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (minor surface wear, no visible cracks or chips)
Identification Score: 98%
The subject, composition, and pose unmistakably reference Michelangelo’s 'Pietà', and the inscription confirms it. The material, form, and general look indicate recent manufacture.
Authenticity Score: 20%
The piece is a modern reproduction and not an original or period cast; this is clear from the material (resin rather than marble) and the casting quality.
Image Memory Note
Keywords
Pietà, Michelangelo, Renaissance, religious sculpture, reproduction, resin figure, devotional art
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