Figurine - St-Antonius van Padua - Plaster






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Saint Anthony of Padua with Child Jesus – polychrome plaster – Belgium or France – early 20th century.
Professionally shipped – more than 900 five-star reviews worldwide.
Depiction of Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Child Jesus in his arms. Anthony holds a lily, a symbol of purity and holiness. The Child Jesus rests on a book, a reference to Anthony's role as a preacher and church teacher. The presence of the Child refers to a well-known legend in which Anthony had a vision of Jesus as a child. The sculpture is rendered in soft colors with warm polychromy and a calm, restrained appearance.
Height 40 cm; in good condition with normal signs of aging and use, light wear to the polychromy and a few small damages consistent with its age.
Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description.
Shipped with tracking.
Special offer with free shipping to Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, the Spanish mainland and the Portuguese mainland. Bidders from other destinations are, of course, welcome to bid; standard shipping charges apply according to the destination.
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Saint Anthony of Padua with Child Jesus – polychrome plaster – Belgium or France – early 20th century.
Professionally shipped – more than 900 five-star reviews worldwide.
Depiction of Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Child Jesus in his arms. Anthony holds a lily, a symbol of purity and holiness. The Child Jesus rests on a book, a reference to Anthony's role as a preacher and church teacher. The presence of the Child refers to a well-known legend in which Anthony had a vision of Jesus as a child. The sculpture is rendered in soft colors with warm polychromy and a calm, restrained appearance.
Height 40 cm; in good condition with normal signs of aging and use, light wear to the polychromy and a few small damages consistent with its age.
Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description.
Shipped with tracking.
Special offer with free shipping to Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Italy, the Spanish mainland and the Portuguese mainland. Bidders from other destinations are, of course, welcome to bid; standard shipping charges apply according to the destination.
