Sculpture Of Saint Eligius, 1480-1500
Representation of St. Eligius, patron saint of all blacksmiths, with his attributes of the hammer and the horse's leg.
Legend has it that he removed the entire leg of a stubborn horse in order to shoe it and then reattached it.
Remains of the old polychrome setting; passed over in places.
Carved conifer wood, hollowed at the back.
Legend has it that he removed the entire leg of a stubborn horse in order to shoe it and then reattached it.
Remains of the old polychrome setting; passed over in places.
Carved conifer wood, hollowed at the back.
14 000 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Good condition
Material: Painted wood
Width: 32
Height: 102
Depth: 20
Reference (ID): 1711116
Availability: In stock
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