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The statue of the Virgin with the Child of Autun is a 16th century stone work typical of Renaissance religious artistic production. It is located at 37 Grand-Rue Marchaux, in the historic centre of the city, and rests on a base that is an integral part of its ranking. This type of Marian representation, widespread in Europe at the time, served both as support for popular devotion and as a visual marker of the Christian presence in urban space.

Classified as a historical monument by decree of 1 July 1932, this statue illustrates the importance attached to religious heritage in Burgundy-Franche-Comté. Legal protection reflects its artistic and historical value, although the available archives do not specify its sponsor or sculptor. Its location on the Grand-Rue Marchaux, a central artery of Autun, suggests a symbolic role in the daily life of the inhabitants, between devotion and urban landmark.

Available data, notably from the Merimée database and Monumentum, highlight the approximate location of the monument (estimated at 5/10) and its current status, without indicating whether it is accessible to the public. No further information is provided on any restorations or displacements, limiting knowledge of its material history to its creation period and classification in the 20th century.

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