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18th Century Flemish School, Baroque Angel Sculpture or Butti, Carved in Oak

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    Located in Leuven , BE
    According to the legends, there are two types of Saint Anthony’s, they can easily be distinguished by their hair. This one is known as Saint Anthony of Padua, he is recognizable by his clerical tonsure. It is practice of cutting or shaving some of all the hair on the scalp as a sign of religious devotion. Saint Anthony was born in 1232 in Lisbon, Portugal. He was a Portuguese Catholic priest and friar of the Franciscan Order. Known by his contemporaries for his powerful preaching, expert knowledge of scripture and undying love and devotion to the poor and the sick, he was one of the most quickly canonized saints in church history. Saint Anthony of Padua is also known as patron saint of lost causes. The wooden sculpture stands...
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  • 18th C, Southern France, Madonna and Child, Carved and Polychrome Wood
    Located in Leuven , BE
    Although the 18th century, the period of the Enlightenment in France, spawned thinkers who criticised the privileges of the clergy and the truthfulness of certain dogmas, the Roman Catholic faith was very much present in everyday life. Since king Louis XIV had issued the Edict of Fontainebleau in 1685, Protestantism was banned. This Madonna with child illustrates the daily practice of faith. Like many 18th-century Madonna statues...
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    Antique 18th Century French Figurative Sculptures

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    Wood

  • Spanish School, Partly Gilded Wooden Sculpture of Maria holding Jesus
    Located in Leuven , BE
    This 18th century wooden sculpture represents Mary looking down at Jesus by her side, sculpted in a block of wood, folk style. The folds of the robes and the creases in the faces are...
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    Wood

  • 16th C Mechelen Doll-letter M carved in the back.Some leftovers of polychromy
    Located in Leuven , BE
    Mechelen dolls are rare wooden devotional figurines (mainly walnut was used), which were made by some members of the Guild of Saint Luke. The figures, all individual saints, were made from reference models using highly regulated carving and polychrome techniques. They had to meet several requirements. The shape of the rug had to meet certain criteria and the letter M (from Mechelen) had to be visible in the shape. These devotional or saint figurines...
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    Antique 16th Century Belgian Figurative Sculptures

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  • 17th C Stone statue of Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo
    Located in Leuven , BE
    Saint Erasmus or Saint Elmo (Antioch, ca. 240 – Formia, 303) was an Italian bishop and patron saint of the sailors. His attribute was the capstan, a winch on which the anchor chains were rolled up. He died as a martyr for his faith, and his bones were transferred to Gaeta in the 9th century, where they are kept in the cathedral to this day. The electric phenomenon of Saint Elmus fire is named after Saint Erasmus and the 16th C humanist Desiderius Erasmus. Little is known with certainty about Saint Erasmus' life. However, many legends may have been passed on orally until the - no older writings are known with certainty. His birthplace was in present-day Syria. However, the persecution of Christians under Emperor Diocletian forced him to flee to Mount Lebanon...
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  • 18th C Wooden Sculpture of Francis of Paola
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    Francis of Paola, O.M., (or: Francesco di Paola or Francis the Fire Handler; 27 March 1416 – 2 April 1507) was an Italian mendicant friar and the founder of the Roman Catholic Order ...
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    Wood

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  • Antique 18th Century Gilt Gothic Art Carved Wood Angel Sculpture Candlestick
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  • 18th Century Russian Carved Oak Figure of a Saint
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