The “Immaculate Madonna” by Alessandro Stefani is a magnificent example of devotional art inspired by the eighteenth-century tradition, combining Baroque refinement with profound spirituality. Executed with remarkable craftsmanship, the work features a figure of the Virgin modelled in silver, set within an elaborate frame richly decorated with polychrome enamels and floral motifs. The striking green malachite background enhances the brilliance of the composition, endowing it with an aura of sacredness and splendour.
Stefani, a highly skilled silversmith and sculptor, successfully combines the theatrical taste of the mature Baroque with a deep religious sensibility. Every element—from the gilt scrollwork to the delicate floral bouquets—contributes to a harmonious balance between decorative opulence and mystical intimacy.
More than a devotional object, this work stands as a precious testimony to the taste and craftsmanship associated with the Italian eighteenth-century tradition, where art and faith are united in a single and sublime expression.
Description: Important high-relief in silver with gilt details, set against a malachite ground and embellished with enamelled silver flowers; bearing the signature “Ale Stefani” and .800 silver hallmark. The reverse is decorated with silver ornamentation, hardstone cabochons, and an inscribed dedication with maker’s mark and signature, H cm 47×28.
Publications: Enea Stefani autobiografia, pl. 42.
Hammer Price: € 3.250,00
Auction 82 – April 16th, 2025 – Sacred and Profane
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