Antique, Large and Rare Saint Valentine Sculpture or Statue Valentine's Day Gift

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Antique, Large and Rare Saint Valentine Sculpture or Statue Valentine's Day Gift

Price:$5,010.33

About the Item

The Saint to whom we owe Valentine's day! If finding a saint Valentine statue was not special enough, we found one that could very well be of life-size. Bearing in mind of course that Valentine lived somewhere in the 2nd or 3rd century A.D. and humans were much smaller than today. And if the size of this rare Valentine was not special enough then the quality will make it even more desirable. The natural posture, the facial features and the overall details of this holy man are second to none. The veins on his hands, for example, are extremely realistic. Because of all this, he really has a presence that changes the energy of the room he is in. There are many stories that explain why Valentine's name is now associated with THE day for lovers, but this (in short) is the one that appeals to us the most: it is said that Valentine was a bishop who married Christians with heathens. At the time this was strictly forbidden and when asked why he did so anyway, he said that the love between two people was more important to him than anything written in any book. Unfortunately for Valentine this cost him his life. Apart from two (easy to restore) damages to the black robe and two fingers that may have been glued back this stunning saint Valentine statue is in excellent condition. In image 9 you can see that this turn of the century Valentine has a wooden base with plaster around it. Through the openings in the bottom one can also see that the inside of this plaster and hand-painted statue is strengthened with a construction of wooden sticks. If you are looking for the most original and most meaningful gift for the love of your life than this extremely rare Valentine could be flying your way soon. Again great value for money. Also, because perfect packing (in a custom made crate) and worldwide delivery from our store to your door in just 4 days are complimentary. Maximum height x width x depth: 48 x 15.7 x 15.7 inches. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet meaningful and for craftsmanship of years gone by. Your purchases will be extremely well packaged and we look forward to serving you (again). You can shop all our 1000+ listings by pushing the button that reads 'View All From Seller'.

Dimensions:
Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 15.7 in (39.88 cm)Depth: 15.7 in (39.88 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Paint,Plaster,Wood,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Europe
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1900-1910
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Please also read our item description.
Seller Location:
Lisse, NL
Reference Number:
Seller: FiGQ14981stDibs: LU234139713353

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