Outstanding Antique Wood and Bronze Catholic Baptismal Font featuring Mary Holy

Description

Up for your consideration is an outstanding antique piece of religious art and holy water function.   This is a lovely Catholic, wood and bronze,  baptismal font, featuring Mother Mary.  This holy water font is to be mounted to the cathedral or church wall.  You can see the signature of the artist, "Guenardeau,"  in one of the photos attached.
It's an exquisite, antique french benitier or crucifix with holy water font by the sculptor Guenardeau.  In fabulous antique condition, this is created in pewter, with golden highlights and brass throughout.  The metal work is a beautiful example of the Art Nouveau style. It's in really wonderful condition and would make a great gift for a collector.
Maker
:  "Guenardeau"
Date:
very early 1900s
Origin:
France
Approx Dimensions:
15" h  x  7.5" w
Condition
:   Excellent condition considering its antique age.  Please evaluate all photos.
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