Category: Religious Scenes

Marble Mother Teresa Statue with Child And Poor Old YRMR-021

The Catholic Church mother Teresa statue is fully hand carved. It pays tribute to Mother Teresa’s compassionate spirit and injects soul-stirring warmth and power into your space.

Item No: YRMR-021

Size: 6 Feet

Material: Natural Marble

Price: $1,500-$3,000

Technique: Hand Carving, High Polishing

Advantage: Factory Direct, Door to Door Delivery

Service: Custom Design Avaiable.

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Mother Teresa Statue Details

This Mother Teresa statue designed by Philip Ralley is placed in the National Shrine in Washington. It fully presents Teresa’s dedication.

She holds a baby in her arms, conveying her loving care for the suffering. Her other hand rests lightly on the shoulder of the poor old man leaning over beside her, vividly interpreting her lifelong mission of serving the poorest. YouFine’s artists reproduced it in full details.

Her face is full of compassion and tenderness. The innocence of the baby and the vicissitudes of the old man are also clearly discernible. She is wearing a long robe, the folds follow the dynamics of the human body, flowing naturally and accurately restoring the drape of the fabric. The wrinkles on her face and the old man’s hair and beard are carved vividly and so lifelike.

This statue is a commemoration of Mother Teresa and a fusion of religious humanistic spirit and sculpture art. It is often placed in religious places and public welfare memorial spaces.

Mother Teresa Introduction

Mother Teresa is a well-known charity worker and Catholic nun. She is famous for her lifelong dedication to the poor, the sick, orphans and other vulnerable groups. She founded the Missionaries of Charity, a religious order that provides assistance to the sick, orphans and the poor. She selflessly served the vulnerable groups and won praise from all over the world. In 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Teresa’s lifelong service to the poor deeply resonates with the universal values of religion. Many Catholic religious sites have her statues to commemorate her.

Customer feedback

YouFine’s religious sculptures are very popular. We can undertaken various church projects. And we have carved a series of marble religious sculptures for churches in many countries. The project for the American church includes two of this Mother Teresa statues, they are in different colors and sizes. Our customers were very satisfied after receiving them and sent us feedback pictures.

If you are looking for a Mother Teresa statue, YouFine can meet all your needs.

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.