{"product_id":"antique-1800s-french-calcareous-relief-of-jesus-signed-mattei","title":"RESERVED - Antique 1800s French Calcareous Relief of Jesus - Signed Mattei","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful high-relief portrait of Christ, signed Mattei. Louis Octave Mattei was a French sculptor and medal engraver in the late 19th \/ early 20th century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis calcareous piece probably comes from the 'Fontaines pétrifiantes' in Saint Nectaire, France. It is a petrifying cave and the company 'Fontaines pétrifiantes' (or petrifying fountains) has used volcanic springs to make calcareous artworks for two centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStill in its original frame with gilt metal tabs to frame and secure the piece. It measures 5\" in diameter and is approximately 2.35\" thick—truly a lovely antique French piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease email me with questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Monahan Papers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50368063209758,"sku":null,"price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/6170\/1150\/files\/2025-11-2409.13.08.jpg?v=1763998549","url":"https:\/\/www.monahanpapers.co\/products\/antique-1800s-french-calcareous-relief-of-jesus-signed-mattei","provider":"Monahan Papers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}