Walnut Statue, Saint Louis Of The French, 18th Century

A rare example of statuary representing Saint Louis of the French, also known as Saint Louis, recognizable by his face and the cap upon which his crown is usually placed.
He holds his scepter in his right hand and the Bible in his left.
His gentle yet proud face is unmistakable.
This large statue dates from the 18th century and was formerly painted.
It has lost its polychromy due to the ravages of time and was probably stripped of paint in the 19th century.
In any case, this statue remains very interesting and possesses a strong presence.

Louis IX, sometimes called "the Wise" [L 1] and more commonly known as Saint Louis [a], was a Capetian king of France born on April 25, 1214, in Poissy and died on August 25, 1270, in Carthage, near Tunis. He reigned for over 43 years, from 1226 until his death. Considered a saint during his lifetime, he was canonized by the Catholic Church in 1297.
(cf. Wikipedia)

Dimensions:
20 cm wide, 19 cm deep, 84 cm high.

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