Antique French Chalkware Sculpture of Saint Joseph and Jesus as the Christ Child

Product Details

Item #:

5-127-0

Dimensions (inches):

13.25H x 4.50W x 3.50D

Comment:

Saint Joseph has long been recognized as the patron saint of fathers, for his role as the earthly father of Jesus Christ. In this touching antique chalkware sculpture from France dating to circa 1910, Saint Joseph puts his arm protectively around the Christ Child while holding a lily branch. Jesus holds a crown of thorns and a cross in his small hands and reveals a sad yet peaceful expression as he contemplates his future sacrifice for humanity. This emotional antique sculpture would make a very thoughtful gift for Father's Day.

Origin:

France

Date:

1910

Material:

Chalk

Condition

Condition:

GOOD

In overall good condition. Antique and vintage items by their very nature show normal wear to finish and miscellaneous scratches, nicks, and dings due to age and use. As we define 'good condition' relative to the stated age of the piece, we would expect to see 'character marks' consistent with that age and could include nicks or dings to a wooden, metal, enamel, or chalkware object, wear to a painted surface, speckling on a mirror, crazing, wear to gilding, or manufacturing glaze skips in ceramic finish, wear to a label, and some original decorative trim may be missing. If ceramic/porcelain restoration has been done, it is of museum-quality so that it is hardly discernible and would be specifically mentioned in the listing. 'Good condition' could include very small fleabite chips or very small hairline cracks in any glass, ceramic, or marble item, but these would be specifically mentioned in the listing.

Item Specifics:

Shows normal wear to the painted finish and miscellaneous nicks, dings, and scratches due to age and use. There is a small hole in Joseph's head and on the base and chips on Joseph's robe.

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Additional Information

Subject:

JOSEPH AND JESUS

Joseph, also known as Saint Joseph, Joseph the Betrothed, Joseph of Nazareth, and Joseph the Worker, is known from the New Testament as the husband of Mary, mother of Jesus, and although according to Christian tradition he was not the biological father of Jesus, he acted as his foster-father and head of the Holy Family. Joseph was visited by angels and is noted for his willingness to immediately do what God told him to do. Joseph was a carpenter and many Christian teachings emphasize his patience, persistence, and hard work as admirable qualities to be imitated. Catholics believe he prays especially for families, fathers, expectant mothers, travelers, immigrants, house sellers and buyers, craftsmen, engineers, and working people in general. Joseph is often depicted holding the Christ child and a lily, which represents chastity and purity.

According to Christian folklore, burying a statue of Saint Joseph on a piece of real estate for sale is reputed to enlist the saint's assistance in finding a buyer.

Subject Keywords:

Joseph & Jesus (St Joseph)

Style:

Religious RELIGIOUS

Religion is often described as a communal system for the coherence of belief focusing on a system of thought, unseen being, person, or object that is considered sacred, divine, or of the highest truth. The Christian religion is centered on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God.

Christianity has played a prominent role in shaping Western civilization since the 4th century. Currently Christianity has between 1.5 billion and 2.1 billion followers, representing about a quarter to a third of the world's population. With more than 1 billion members, the Roman Catholic Church is the largest church representing over half of all Christians and one sixth of the world's population.

Object:

Sculpture

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