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The Our Lady of Grace statue is simply heavenly casted in all white. She stands on the serpent upon a smooth round spherical base . Her hands are gracefully outstretched and she peacefully gazes forward . She is a remarkable statue created to worship and to be a constant reminder of our faith. Her marble composite material is strong and sturdy and compatible for indoor or outdoor use.
Please note that these are shipped with detached hands to prevent any possibility of damage to them in transit. To attach, slot the hands in the correct place and glue in place with a clear glue, such as super glue.
Please allow 4-6 business days for your statue order to be processed and shipped. This statue ships from a small warehouse that only ships 1-2 times a week. If you need to expedite your order, please call us.
OUTDOOR USE: We strongly recommend that any painted statues are coated with a clear lacquer paint to protect the paint from fading or chipping. Go to your local DIY store to inquire about the best clear gloss paint to use or as an alternative a clear gloss spray.
These are marble composite statues and are hollow. If using outside, seal the statue to a base with glue or cement or carefully drill a hole in the bottom and fill with sand. We are not responsible for any damage to the statue from an alteration. Changes to the statue are made at your own risk.
Here are the answers to the questions we get every single day.
1. Think about the Weather!
If you live in a location where the summers are very hot or the winters are very cold, your statue will need to hold up to the extreme temperatures and weather events. Even the finest statue will get damaged if not treated properly.
We strongly suggest you cover your most precious outdoor statues in severe freezing rain and snow to avoid cracking or damage. There is a high potential that the stone statue will crack from the expanding nature of water.
If you know a big storm is coming, consider putting a tarp over your outdoor statues to protect them from ice and or wind damage. If you have a statue that holds water, like a fountain or birdbath, be sure to remove all the water before the next freeze.
2. Worst Choice for Outdoor Statues
Resin / Plastic
You’ll love the lightweight feel of a resin or plastic and the price too as they are considerably less expensive than stone or metal, but will they hold up outdoors?
If your statue is made of a heavy-duty plastic and is specifically labeled for outdoor use, then it will remain in good shape for many years to come. If you have the room, it never hurts to bring a heavy-duty plastic statue indoors when the weather calls for snow and freezing rain.
Resin statues will most certainly suffer damage if left outside. They simply aren’t designed to endure the heat or the freezing temperatures and will crack easily.
Look for Outdoor Plastic statuary labeled for outdoor use and leave the resin statues for indoor use only.
3. Best Choice, Material is Key Stone, Marble or Concrete
The statues that last the longest when kept outside are marble stone or concrete. They require no maintenance other than a quick clean with a bit of mild soap and a garden hose.
If your statue is painted, consider a clear statuary sealant sold at most home stores. This sealant will help keep the color on your statue vibrant for years and protect it from the damaging rays of the sun. See our video on how to protect your statue here.
Stone statues, specifically those made with marble tend to be a bit more expensive, but the look of marble is unrivaled. We highly suggest a protectant seal on your marble statue as they can become damaged in a very humid environment.
For our full buying guide, see our blog post Outdoor Garden Statue Buying Guide.
For more detailed information on weatherproofing your statue, take a look at Weatherproofing Your Catholic Garden Statue
5 | 08/27/2023Anonymous - Verified Customer |
Love this statue!
5 | 04/25/2021M Shockey - Verified Customer |
5 | 06/30/2020K Hlebowitsh - Verified Customer |
5 | 06/02/2020J Massey - Verified Customer |
Mary is absolutely beautiful. However, we found before placing in our garden, she needed to be prepped (e.g adding weight, waterproofing). Suggest detailing those step when you are buying.
5 | 06/18/2019L Doyle - Verified Customer |
very happy with this product Mary is beautiful!
5 | 11/27/2018M Whitt - Verified Customer |
MY HEART FELL OFF , AMAZING THANK YOU CATHOLIC FAITH STORE ,
5 | 05/31/2018T Sanchez Jr - Verified Customer |
it was not clear that the hands were "detachable" which I understand is so they do not break . overall, it is beautiful and we are very satisfied.
5 | 05/13/2018T Vincent - Verified Customer |
I love my statue , I'm just not sure how to attach her hands so they don't fall off and break.
5 | 03/01/2017D Alfieri - Verified Customer |
5 | 12/27/2016P Hughes - Verified Customer |
Was a gift for my mom, she cried upon opening. Beautiful details, nice weight to it as well.
5 | 12/23/2015M Iafelice - Verified Customer |
it is beautiful!