Statuette, Saint Anthony - 42 cm - Biscuit porcelain

Saint Anthony with Child Jesus – biscuit porcelain – Belgium or France – late 19th, early 20th century. Professionally shipped – nearly 1000 five-star reviews worldwide. Depiction of Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child Jesus in his arms. Anthony wears a lily as a symbol of purity, and a book referring to his role as preacher and church teacher. The Child Jesus refers to the well-known legend in which Anthony had a vision of Jesus as a child. The figurine is made of biscuit porcelain with a soft blue-and-white polychrome and gilded ornaments. Height approx. 42 cm; in good condition with normal signs of aging and wear. Please take a good look at the photos, they are part of the description. Shipped with track & trace.

Estimate:£125.57

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