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Antique and Large Hand Carved Wooden Saint Anthony & Child Jesus Sculpture 1880s
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4 feet tall, finest quality carved, antique, former Catholic church or Franciscan monastery sculpture.
This rare church or monastery statue of Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Child Jesus is in very good condition. This work of religious art is entirely hand carved out of wood and over the many decades it has grown the most amazing patina. Both Anthony and the Child Jesus have a very serene facial expression which truly makes them a joy to look at. Also, because these facial expressions are what make this Anthony and Jesus come alive. It makes their souls shine through and it is this that reveals that this is the work of a master sculptor. The physical details of both the Child Jesus and Anthony AND the perfect manner in which Anthony's habit is shaped, combined with the perfectly natural poisture of the two, also tells us this is the work of a seasoned artisan.
We were surprised that a piece of such quality and detail does not come with the signature of its maker. The Dutch church or monastery that last owned this large antique sculpture was very much aware of the rarity, value and desirability if this antique, because they placed a small 'warning sticker' on the back of the base. Roughly translated it reads, 'our possessions are marked'. This means that somewhere on this piece there is a number, text or sign/symbol that, in case this antique sculpture would ever get stolen, would prove whom truly owned this sculpture. Apart from some truly minor imperfections and the missing top phalanx of the little pinky finger on the raised right hand of the Child Jesus this meaningful and most endearing antique sculpture is in superb condition. We felt blessed to be able to purchase it and again to be able to offer it to you in such fine condition. This stunning Anthony and Jesus statue will look great, no matter where you will decide to have them on display.
This antique is great value for money, because of its quality, unicity, beauty and deeper meaning, but also, because our price even includes perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and also free delivery from our store to your door in just 4 to 6 days. No matter where you live on our beautiful planet.
Maximum height x width x depth: 47.6 x 17.5 x 14.5 inches.
Weight: 22 kilogram or 48.5 pounds lbs.
We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for artisic and meaningful and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again).
- Dimensions:Height: 47.6 in (120.91 cm)Width: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
- Style:Renaissance Revival (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880-1890
- Condition:Additions or alterations made to the original: We believe that the oak frame around the base is a later addition. Wear consistent with age and use. The top phalanx of the pinky finger on the raised hand of the Child Jesus is missing. Please also read our item description.
- Seller Location:Lisse, NL
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