Category: Marble Virgin Mary Statue

Abstract White Marble Mary Standing with Child Statue

This abstract‑style white marble statue re‑interprets the classic Virgin Mary and Infant Christ motif with minimalist, flowing lines, bringing a modern devotional aesthetic to traditional Catholic sacred art.

Item No: YRMM-028

Size: Height: 5.41 feet(165cm)

Material: High Quality Marble

Price: $1,000-$3,000

Technique: Carving

Advantage: Factory Direct, Door to Door Delivery

Service: Custom Design Avaiable.

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Description

Carved from premium solid white marble, the piece adopts a simplified abstract language, abandoning overly ornate detailing in favour of soft, sweeping contours.
Mary stands in a gentle welcoming posture, one hand open in a gesture of acceptance and blessing, while the Christ Child rests securely nestled against her chest, wrapped within the graceful drape of her robe.
The smooth, continuous folds of her veil and garment merge into one cohesive form; subtle facial modelling retains serene, tender expressions for both mother and child, conveying quiet maternal warmth and sacred solemnity without excessive realistic ornamentation.

Our Artistic Craftsmanship

For abstract‑style religious figurative sculptures, spiritual aura stands as the most essential quality our work pursues. Our master artisans devote meticulous attention to capturing the gentle expression and bearing of the Virgin and Child to bring out this sacred charm. Even under simplified abstract forms, the merciful, tender beauty of the Virgin Mary remains vividly conveyed.

If you are interested in abstract religious sculptures, we offer a wider range of alternative designs, including abstract Jesus figures and abstract Holy Family sets for your selection.

Ideal Placement

This abstract Virgin Mary statue fits a wide variety of modern‑style settings.

It serves as a contemporary focal artwork for modern church chapels, parish prayer rooms and liturgical spaces, softening overly solemn traditional aesthetics to harmonize with modern interior decor.

It also works as a thoughtful centrepiece for private home prayer altars, chapel nooks, Catholic garden landscaping, courtyard grottos, religious memorial grounds and faith‑themed public installations. Its streamlined silhouette bridges classical sacred symbolism and modern‑day design, blending naturally into minimalist and contemporary surroundings.

Reach out to us for custom sizes and tailored marble finishing for your sacred project.

Marble Carving Sculpture – Technique Process
1. Design & Planning

Based on religious themes or client requests, artists create sketches and drawings to define the pose, size, and details of the statue.

2. Selecting the Marble Block

High‑quality natural marble is chosen for its color, texture, and durability, ensuring it is suitable for indoor churches or outdoor use.

3. Rough Shaping

The marble block is cut to size and roughly shaped. Artisans remove excess stone with chisels and machines to form the basic outline.

4. Fine Carving

Using finer tools, sculptors carve facial expressions, hands, drapery, and religious symbols. This is the most skill‑intensive stage.

5. Smoothing & Polishing

The surface is smoothed with abrasives and polished to reveal the natural luster of the marble and a refined finish.

6. Quality Check & Protection

Each statue is carefully inspected. If needed, small corrections are made, and a protective treatment can be applied, especially for outdoor sculptures.

Bronze Sculpture – Technique Process
1. Design & Clay Model

The process begins with drawings and then a clay or wax model of the statue. This model shows all the details and is approved before casting.

2. Mold Making

From the clay model, a mold (usually silicone and plaster or fiberglass) is created. This mold captures all the fine details of the original model.

3. Wax Casting

Molten wax is poured into the mold to create a hollow wax replica of the sculpture. Artists refine the wax surface and add or adjust details.

4. Ceramic Shell (Lost‑Wax Process)

The wax sculpture is coated repeatedly with ceramic slurry and sand to build a hard shell. After drying, the wax is melted and drained out, leaving a hollow ceramic mold.

5. Bronze Pouring

Molten bronze is poured into the ceramic shell. Once the metal cools, the ceramic shell is broken away, revealing the raw bronze sculpture.

6. Welding & Chasing

If the sculpture is cast in several pieces, they are welded together. Artisans then grind, refine, and sharpen the details (a process called chasing).

7. Patina & Surface Treatment

Chemical patinas and heat are used to achieve the desired bronze color and tone. A protective wax or clear coating is applied to improve durability, especially outdoors.

8. Final Inspection

The finished bronze sculpture is inspected, cleaned, and prepared for packing and shipping to the client.

Packaging

>> The packaging is all made of a strong wood crate plus soft fixed.
>> The thickness of the packaged wood board is 3CM (other factories are 1-2CM, which is not strong)
>> The wooden crate is at least 15 cm above the ground, which makes loading more convenient.

Shipping

>> By sea(mainly), by train, by air could be selected according to the characteristics of the product and the requirements of customers.

>> Mainly ship to Xingang in Tianjin(mainly), Dalian, Qingdao, Shanghai, Xiamen, Or Customized.

Freight

>> The shipping cost depends on the total weight and the cube of the product being shipped.
>> Different destinations have different transportation times. Please inform us in advance of urgently needed products.
>> Please send us your destination, we quote directly from the shipping company.

Maintenance of Marble Sculptures:

Marble religious sculptures should be cleaned regularly with a soft cloth and mild, pH‑neutral soap diluted in water. Avoid acidic or abrasive cleaners, wire brushes, or high‑pressure washing, as these can scratch or weaken the stone. For outdoor statues, gently remove dust, bird droppings, and pollution stains, and check periodically for cracks or loose parts so any damage can be repaired in time.

Maintenance of Bronze Sculptures:

Bronze sculptures naturally develop a patina over time, which can help protect the metal. To maintain their appearance, clean the surface gently with a soft cloth or brush and mild soap, then rinse and dry completely. For outdoor bronze statues, a thin coat of clear wax can be applied and lightly polished once or twice a year to protect against moisture and corrosion. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive tools that may damage the patina or surface details.