Category: Virgin Mary Statue

Life Size Our Lady of the Smile Statue

Life size hand-carved marble Our Lady of the Smile statue, captures the gentle blessed expression of Virgin Mary, ideal for church altar, chapel and sacred garden decoration.

Item No: YRMM-027

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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Product Overview

This life-size hand-carved marble statue is Our Lady of the Smile. The sculpture portrays the Virgin Mary with a tender, serene smile, conveying warmth, comfort and maternal mercy. Her soft robes flow naturally, with delicately sculpted fabric folds that follow the graceful lines of her figure.

Fine craftsmanship defines her gentle facial features, hair details and the subtle texture of the marble stone.

Each line is refined to preserve her peaceful and loving aura. Made of premium white marble, this sacred artwork brings a quiet sense of holiness to any religious setting.

Our Advantages

To bring Our Lady of the Smile to life, our master sculptors draw upon generations of marble-carving expertise. Every contour, flowing robe fold, and the Virgin’s tender smile are meticulously refined to capture her signature gracious temperament.

Sculpting this life-sized masterpiece presents significant technical hurdles. Achieving the fluid drapery requires supreme control to shape thin marble layers without compromising the stone’s integrity. Most crucially, capturing the faint, heartfelt smile—the statue’s soul—demands absolute precision, as the slightest adjustment alters its entire sacred aura.

Beyond aesthetics, the full-height figure involves rigorous structural calculations to ensure lasting stability. Our artisans patiently hand-chisel fine details, from delicate hair strands to facial contours, followed by a uniform polish that preserves the marble’s natural veining. We treat each sculpture not merely as merchandise, but as a profound work of faith, delivering a marble masterpiece that honors its sacred vision.

Suitable Placement

This sacred statue is designed to bring a sense of peace and devotion to a variety of settings, including church altars and private chapels, Catholic shrines, and monastery courtyards. It serves as a profound focal point for sacred gardens, prayer rooms, and dedicated devotional spaces seeking a graceful spiritual presence.

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.