{"product_id":"hand-painted-romantic-madonna-figure","title":"Hand Painted Romantic Madonna Figure","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are certain pieces that quietly ask for a second chance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen I found this paper mache Madonna, I loved the gentle expression on her face. Rather than trying to restore her to her original factory finish, I chose to completely reimagine her into a softer, more romantic piece that feels at home among collected antiques, old books, flickering candlelight, and treasured heirlooms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHer gown was hand painted in a muted ballet slipper pink before being carefully antiqued to bring out the texture and folds of the original fabric. Her cloak was custom color mixed by hand into a rich, moody plum and finished with layers of antiquing to create the appearance of aged velvet. The head covering was softened with warm taupe tones, while vintage-style lace was individually cut, stained, and reapplied by hand to complete the transformation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI intentionally preserved her original facial features. They have a quiet gentleness that I didn’t want to lose, allowing the newly painted textiles and finishes to tell the rest of her story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis piece began as a commercially produced paper mache figure. Every visible finish you see today—from the custom mixed colors to the hand-applied aging techniques—was completed by me over several days. While similar base figures may exist, this artistic transformation is uniquely my own and cannot be duplicated exactly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand painted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaper mache construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCustom mixed plum finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand antiqued and aged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndividually stained lace trim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative use only\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original halo is no longer present.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is a small tear and hole on the back of the cloak from a previous halo attachment. This has been photographed and reflected in the pricing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with all hand-finished pieces, subtle variations and imperfections are part of the character of the work and are not considered defects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed on a bookshelf, nestled inside a curio cabinet, or layered into a collected mantel display, I hope she brings the same quiet sense of history and warmth to your home that inspired me while creating her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo help showcase the mood and character of this piece, some images may feature artistically styled settings. The handmade figure photographed is the exact item you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bohemian Bee, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52907869667509,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0587\/0819\/7557\/files\/AABDB6F2-2EC7-415C-965F-ADBEA5BC6613.png?v=1785471846","url":"https:\/\/bohemianbee.art\/products\/hand-painted-romantic-madonna-figure","provider":"Bohemian Bee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}