Vtg MCM 1962 Polish Folk Art Wooden Madonna Skepska Statue Cepelia Label 16.5" For Sale
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Vtg MCM 1962 Polish Folk Art Wooden Madonna Skepska Statue Cepelia Label 16.5":
$300.00
Please note this listing is only posting until October 12thStunning authentic mid-century Polish folk art wood carving depicting Our Lady of Skępe(Matka Boska Skępska). This substantial piece stands an impressive 16.5 inches (42 cm) tall and is beautifully detailed with traditional regional relief carvings, gold gilt accents, and a light paint wash.
Provenance & Authenticity
The underside of the base features its original, intact paper export and authenticity label from the state-controlled art cooperative network of Communist-era Poland. The label confirms formal approval by the C.K.O.E. (Central Commission for Aesthetic Evaluation) dated May 6, 1962, along with the official stamp for C.P.L.i.A. (Cepelia) in Warsaw and an international export stamp. This rare documentation elevates the statue from a simple souvenir to a certified, museum-aligned piece of mid-20th-century European ethnographic history.
- Excellent vintage condition. The crown has no damage
- The carved details and gold gilding remain crisp and vibrant.
- Base:measures 5" wide x 3" deep There are 3 fine, stable vertical lines at the very bottom of the base on the right hand side - please see photos .
I am happy to answer any questions or provide any additional photos you may need.
Many thanks!
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