Assumption of the Virgin in coral, Sicily, 18th century

The artwork, made of red Mediterranean coral (Corallium Rubrum), depicts the Madonna in the traditional scene of the Assumption, set within a wooden case with a gilded frame.
The Virgin is shown standing, with her right arm extended in a gesture of welcome and her left arm bent toward her torso, while her left hand holds up a portion of her vertically draped garment. Her hair is gathered under a veil and a tiara, and her face—soft and delicate in its features—looks upward to the left. Her knees are slightly bent, suggesting genuflection. The figure is placed on a cloud-shaped base adorned with gilded metal stars; the same decorative motif also appears in the halo encircling the sculpture.
In the background, there is a lace fabric with gold and red details.