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18th Century Sculpture Of Saint Valérie In Gilded And Polychrome Wood
Large and rare 18th century sculpture representing Saint Valérie. Valérie de Limoges, sometimes called Valère, is a cephalophore Catholic saint. A young woman who lived in Augustoritum, the current city of Limoges, in the 3rd century, converted to Christianity by Saint Martial, she is venerated in the diocese of Limoges as a holy woman, notably in Limoges and Chambon-sur-Voueize. This one-piece sculpture representing Saint Valérie is relatively rare, the drapery is well represented as is the face presented with closed eyes. Very good condition of the period gilding.
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