Classification of the statue 13 août 1931 (≈ 1931)
Statue of the Virgin classified as Historical Monument.
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Heritage classified
Statue of the Virgin with its niche (Box F 990): classification by decree of 13 August 1931
Origin and history
The Marville building, located in the Meuse department in the Grand Est region, is a building whose documented history remains partial. Its main remarkable element is a statue of the Virgin, installed in a niche, classified as a Historical Monument by decree of 13 August 1931. This official protection underscores its heritage interest, although the available archives do not specify the period of construction of the building or its original use.
In the rural and artisanal context of the Meuse at the beginning of the 20th century, the central buildings such as this were often used as housing, workshops or shops for the inhabitants. The presence of a religious statue, typical of Catholic regions, reflects the importance of local devotional practices. These sculpted elements, integrated into architecture, also marked the public space of a collective symbol, without their sponsor or artist being always identified.
