Henriot Quimper Saint-yves Earthenware Statuette, Patron Saint Of Lawyers, 20th Century

Polychrome earthenware statuette signed Henriot Quimper, representing Saint Yves in lawyer's clothes, holding a cross in his right hand and a parchment in the other, from the 20th century. This statuette is in good condition, signed see photos. Please note: slight chips on the saint's nose, slight enamel defects, wear of time, see photos. * Yves Hélory de Kermartin, or Yves de Tréguier, or Erwan Helouri in Breton, or Saint Yves in the Catholic tradition, is a priest and official of the diocese of Tréguier, probably born around 1253 at the Kermartin manor in Minihy, in the Duchy of Brittany, and died on May 19, 1303 in the same place. Considered by the Catholic Church as having dedicated his life to justice and the poor, he was canonized on May 19, 1347 by Pope Clement VI. Saint Yves is the patron saint of all professions of justice and law, including that of lawyer. He is also the patron saint of Brittany and is the subject of a great pardon on the occasion of the feast of Saint Yves every year in Tréguier. He is generally represented with a purse in one hand, to signify all the money he gave to the poor in his life, and a parchment in the other, which recalls his office as an ecclesiastical judge. He is also often depicted between a rich man and a poor man. Height: 25 cm Base: 8.5 cm x 7.8 cm Reference: 500 932 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com