Wooden holy image/sculpture - St. Anthony of Padua -
Wooden holy image/sculpture - St. Anthony of Padua - 17th/18th century.St. Anthony depicted in Brown Franciscan habit - with the Christ child in his arm, sitting on the Bible - left hand (face) is loose part.Anthony of Padua (Lisbon, August – Padua, June ), born as Fernando Martins de Bulhões in a rich, noble family, was a friar who was a theologian and teacher of the Church - he is regarded as an important Saint - he is the patron saint of the Franciscan order, lost objects, women, and children, poor, bakers, miners, marriage, travellers and lovers and pattern against shipwreck, the plague and fever - he is also called by Catholics when objects are gone missing - from as early as the 13th century St. Anthony of Padua is known for help in finding lost items. In good condition with minimal aging tracks - little chip in the top of the habit on the back - some discolourations - see all photos to form your own opinion.Size ca.:30 x 9 x 8 cm.This lot will be sent registered with track and trace. Read More