C18th Carved and Polychrome Statue of Saint Roch

Name: C18th Carved and Polychrome Statue of Saint Roch
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA444945
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

Description

C18th carved and polychrome statue of Saint Roch, dressed in a colourful, long flowing cloak, with carved shells, his right arm aloft (missing hand), his left hand lifting his robe to show his leg, his seated dog at his side, the reverse showing his hat on his back, retaining much of the original polychrome decoration. Standing on a moulded plinth base.

Saint Roch c. 1295 – 16 August 1327 - Saint Roch miraculously healed many of the bubonic plague victims for whom he was caring while they were ill, people reported.

After Roch contracted the deadly disease himself, he miraculously recovered through the loving care of a dog who helped him. The dog licked Roch's wounds often (each time, they healed more) and brought him food until he fully recovered. Because of this, Roch now serves as one of the patron saints of dogs

Fair condition

Continental circa 1750

Dimensions (ins) 33 high x 16 wide x 13.5 deep

Physical Dimensions

Height

84cm (33.07")

Width

40cm (15.75")

Depth

34cm (13.39")

Declaration

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA444945

Dealers Internal Reference

R0022

Dealers Notes

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Description

Saint Roch c.

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1295 – 16 August 1327 - Saint Roch miraculously healed many of the bubonic plague victims for whom he was caring while they were ill, people reported.

Gary Wright Antiques Ltd

fig 1. C18th Carved and Polychrome Statue of Saint Roch

After Roch contracted the deadly disease himself, he miraculously recovered through the loving care of a dog who helped him. The dog licked Roch's wounds often (each time, they healed more) and brought him food until he fully recovered. Because of this, Roch now serves as one of the patron saints of dogs

Fair condition

Continental circa 1750

Dimensions (ins) 33 high x 16 wide x 13.5 deep