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C. 1550. Life-sized, Saint Eligius, Carved Wood Statue (French)
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C. 1550. Life-sized, Saint Eligius, Carved Wood Statue (French)

16th century
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Circa 1550, Life-Sized, Carved Oak Wood Statue of Saint Eligius (French).

Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in Southern France. This very rare find has a beautiful patina due to its old age. The intricate carvings on the robe showcase the artisan''s talent, with every fold. The natural wood grain adds a touch of warmth and authenticity to this unique piece of relic art.

Saint Eligius is the Patron Saint of Horses, and those who work with them. He is also the Patron Saint of Goldsmiths, Metalworkers, Coin Collectors, Veterinarians, and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), a corps of the British Army.

CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Two fingers and thumb missing from right hand.

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146cm (57.48")
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White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Saint Statue to the 16th Century.

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SA1218635
Description
Circa 1550, Life-Sized, Carved Oak Wood Statue of Saint Eligius (French).

Religious statue of Saint Eligius from the 16th century in full wood found in Southern France. This very rare find has a beautiful patina due to its old age. The intricate carvings on the robe showcase the artisan''s talent, with every fold. The natural wood grain adds a touch of warmth and authenticity to this unique piece of relic art.

Saint Eligius is the Patron Saint of Horses, and those who work with them.

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He is also the Patron Saint of Goldsmiths, Metalworkers, Coin Collectors, Veterinarians, and the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME), a corps of the British Army.
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CONDITION:

Wear commensurate with age. Two fingers and thumb missing from right hand.

WEBSITE:

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

https://www.WhiteSpaceAntiques.com

Height
146cm (57.48")
Date of Manufacture

White Space Antiques has dated this Carved Wood Saint Statue to the 16th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1218635
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Archive I A life-sized 16th-century French carved wood statue depicting Saint Eligius wearing a bishop mitre and draped robes while holding a book.

C. 1550. Life-sized, Saint Eligius, Carved Wood Statue (French)

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A life-sized 16th-century French carved wood statue depicting Saint Eligius wearing a bishop mitre and draped robes while holding a book.
C. 1550. Life-sized, Saint Eligius, Carved Wood Statue (French)
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A life-sized 16th-century French carved wood statue depicting Saint Eligius wearing a bishop mitre and draped robes while holding a book.
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16th-century French ecclesiastical wood carvings bridge late Gothic and Renaissance styles. They feature detailed drapery, expressive facial features, and religious iconography depicting saints, bishops, or biblical figures carved from native hardwoods.

Sculptors primarily used dense hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or lime wood. Statues were hand-carved using gouges and chisels, often constructed from a single timber trunk or assembled with wooden pegs for projecting elements like arms.

Authentic figures display hand-tool marks, natural timber shrinkage along the grain, structural age cracks, and original joinery pegs. Evidence of historic woodworm flight holes and a deep, oxidized patina from centuries of handling are key indicators of age.

A large wooden statue acts as a sculptural focal point when placed against plain, neutral walls or within an architectural alcove. Juxtaposing historic wood sculptures with contemporary minimalist furniture highlights the tactile quality and outline of the carving.

Keep wooden sculptures in stable environments away from direct heat sources and fluctuating humidity to prevent timber cracking. Dust gently with a soft dry brush, and apply a light coat of clear beeswax sparingly every few years to protect the wood finish.
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