Category: Mary Statue

Life Size Marble Our Lady of Knock Outdoor Statue YRMM-018

The Our Lady of Knock outdoor statue is visually beautiful and suitable for display in any religious place.

Item No: YRMM-018

Size: 6 Feet

Material: Natural White Marble

Price: $2,190-$4,590

Technique: Hand Carving, High Polishing

Advantage: Factory Direct, Door to Door Delivery

Service: Custom Design Avaiable.

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Our Lady of Knock Statue Details

Our Lady of Knock outdoor statue has lifelike details. It is hand-carved by YouFine’s artists.

Her hands are raised before her chest, palms facing each other. Her posture is graceful and beautiful. The folds of her robe are flowing and natural, creating a captivating blend of the lightness of fabric and the richness of stone.

She wears a golden crown, highlighting her status, and the contrast of gold and white adds a striking visual impact. This crown can be customized to your preferences, for example, we can carve a marble crown directly for you.

When you gazes upon her face, you can be instantly moved by her serene and compassionate expression. This statue conveys an expression of deep compassion, offering comfort and peace to the viewer. It vividly captures Our Lady of Knock’s compassion and love.

Our Lady of Knock Introduction

15 villagers in Knock, County Mayo, Ireland, reported seeing images of the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, and Saint John the Baptist appear on the walls of the village church. They also saw an image of a slaughtered lamb on the altar, which they believed symbolized the “Lamb Mystery” of Jesus’ sacrifice. This event, known as the “Apparition of Our Lady of Knock,” has since become a major Catholic pilgrimage site, and the image of Our Lady of Knock has been depicted in various art sculptures.

In Catholic belief, Our Lady of Knock is considered a symbol of love and protection. Believers believe that praying to Our Lady of Knock can provide her with protection, comfort, and guidance.

Various Our Lady Statues

YouFine has a variety of designs of marble Mary statues, you can choose according to your needs. We can also design the paintings for you.

If you are looking for a Our Lady statue, please contact us.

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.