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Italian San Sebastian 18th Century
Rare! Must have Italian piece!
Title: Italian Polychrome Gilt Gesso San Sebastian / Saint Sebastian
Date/Era/Period: Late 18th Century (over 150 years old)
Grade: Excellent
Condition: Perfect shape, no chips, breaks or cracks, original paint loss about 90%, arrows on body missing.
Origin: Italy
Size: Overall Dimensions: 15 inches tall x 6.25 inches wide x 4.75 inches deep, Weight = 2 lb.& 6.5 oz.
Comments: This is a large Italian wood carving of Saint Sebastian . It is originally polychrome painted with gesso and gold gilt (traces are present). Probably carved of a dense type of wood during the late 18th century. The carving anatomically proportioned detailing the muscles and ribs, long wavy hair and flowing loincloth. Note the bulky tree and large bedrock. Included is a 4"wide x 2.5" high antique silver resplandor/halo. Simply a masterpiece and one of the best San Sebastian in our collection.
History: Saint Sebastian the former Roman soldier is known as a martyr. It is said that when he was discovered as Christian in 286, Mauretanian archers shot him with arrows. He was soon after found by the widowed St. Irene and nursed back to health. Saint Sebastian then confronted Emperor Diocletian and asked him to end his persecution of Christians. Angry by what he considered betrayal and defiance Diocletian promptly had him beaten to death by clubs. In this sculpture he is seen standing, bound, and pierced by arrows. Get this stunning statue and always be reminded of this great story of bravery and conviction.
He is patron of archers, athletes, and soldiers, and is appealed to for protection against plagues. He is patron saint of athletes because of his physical endurance and his energetic way of spreading and defending the Faith. Sebastian is also patron to all soldiers. He entered the Roman army under Emperor Carinus in 283 in order to defend the confessors and martyrs of his day without drawing attention to himself. His efforts kept the Faith of Marcus and Marcellian firm during their persecutions, right up to the time of their martyrdom. He was declared patron of plague sufferers of his reported cures of those afflicted with many diseases.
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