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C. 1850, Life-size, Wood Carved, Saint Anthony with Christ (French)
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C. 1850, Life-size, Wood Carved, Saint Anthony with Christ (French)

19th century
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Mid 19th Century, Large, Wood Carved, Saint Anthony with Christ (French).

A charming hand carved wooden statue depicting Saint Anthony of Padua with Child Jesus.

St. Anthony was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. Patron saint of lost items, lost people, lost souls, amputees, animals, elderly people, fishermen, horses, lost articles, mail, mariners, oppressed people, poor people, pregnant women, shipwrecks, starvation and sterility.

At 153cm (5 feet tall), this fine quality carved, antique sculpture has an excellent patina garnered over decades.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Glorious overall patina.

PROVENANCE:

From a Franciscan Monastery.

COLLECTION:

Buyer must collect, or arrange collection, from Westbury, Wiltshire.

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For more information or more detailed images, please visit our website:

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Physical Dimensions
Height
153cm (60.24")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Saint Anthony to the 1850s.

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SA1218462
Description
Mid 19th Century, Large, Wood Carved, Saint Anthony with Christ (French).

A charming hand carved wooden statue depicting Saint Anthony of Padua with Child Jesus.

St. Anthony was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. Patron saint of lost items, lost people, lost souls, amputees, animals, elderly people, fishermen, horses, lost articles, mail, mariners, oppressed people, poor people, pregnant women, shipwrecks, starvation and sterility.

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At 153cm (5 feet tall), this fine quality carved, antique sculpture has an excellent patina garnered over decades.
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fig 1. A 19th-century life-size French hand-carved wood sculpture depicting Saint Anthony holding the Christ Child on a plinth.
fig 1. C. 1850, Life-size, Wood Carved, Saint Anthony with Christ (French)

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Glorious overall patina.

PROVENANCE:

From a Franciscan Monastery.

COLLECTION:

Buyer must collect, or arrange collection, from Westbury, Wiltshire.

WEBSITE:

For more information or more detailed images, please visit our website:

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
153cm (60.24")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Saint Anthony to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218462
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C. 1850, Life-size, Wood Carved, Saint Anthony with Christ (French)

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A 19th-century life-size French hand-carved wood sculpture depicting Saint Anthony holding the Christ Child on a plinth.
C. 1850, Life-size, Wood Carved, Saint Anthony With Christ (French)
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A 19th-century life-size French hand-carved wood sculpture depicting Saint Anthony holding the Christ Child on a plinth.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period19th century
  • Style19th Century French
  • MaterialCarved Wood
  • ColourMuted Brown
  • MotifsFranciscan habit, Christ Child figure, Carved drapery, Plinth base
  • SizeH 153 cm (60 in)

This mid nineteenth-century French carved wood sculpture depicts Saint Anthony of Padua wearing a traditional Franciscan habit with a rope cincture, holding the Christ Child on his right arm. The figure stands on an octagonal plinth base and displays a muted brown finish with natural wood grain variations across the surface, deep folds in the carved drapery, and detailed facial features including short curly hair. The piece stands 153 cm high and shows visible wear commensurate with age, together with an aged patina across the timber. In a contemporary home interior, this sculpture suits placement in an empty corner of a hallway, living room, or study. The substantial life-size proportions make it a commanding decorative accent that grounds a room's layout. Pairing the piece with neutral walls allows the natural brown wood tones and traditional sculptural details to remain visually prominent without requiring additional surrounding ornaments.

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19th-century French ecclesiastical wood carving is defined by devotional subject matter, realistic anatomical proportions, and detailed drapery, often inspired by Gothic and Renaissance religious traditions.

These figures were typically hand-carved from dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or lime using gouges and chisels, and were finished with polychrome paint, gilding, or natural wax polish.

Authentic period pieces show evidence of hand-tool markings, natural timber shrinkage along the grain, light oxidisation, and uneven wear patterns around high-contact areas.

Large sculptures are often placed in focal architectural positions, such as stairwells, deep alcoves, or grand entryways, set against minimalist backgrounds to highlight their sculptural silhouette.

Preservation requires a stable relative humidity to prevent wood splitting, gentle dusting with a soft dry brush, and keeping the piece away from direct heat sources and direct sunlight.
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