Description:
Item #: 11-539-0
Large Antique French Chalk Saint Therese Teresa Roses
Comment:
A beautiful, old piece that will add charm to any room.
Subject:
SAINT TERESA
Saint Therese of Lisieux (1873 - 1897) was a French Catholic Carmelite nun, is recognized as a Doctor of the Church, one of only three women to receive that honor. She is also known as the Little Flower of Jesus and is generally depicted with a crucifix entwined with roses wearing the brown dress of the Carmelites. She expressed her faith through little deeds done in the service of God, known as the Little Way. She is also known for her extremely popular spiritual memoir, The Story of a Soul. Saint Therese of Lisieux is the patron saint of people with AIDS, aviators, florists, illnes and missions. In 1944, Pope Pius XII named her co-patroness of France alongside St. Joan of Arc. In August 2008, both of her parents, the Venerable Zelie and Louis Martin, were approved for beatification by Pope Benedict XVI.
Object: Sculpture
Origin: France
Dimensions (inches:)
21.50H x 7.50W x 6.25D
Date: 1900
Condition:
AVERAGE
In overall average 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 'average condition' relative the stated age of the piece, we would expect to see quite a few 'character marks' consistent with that age and could include significant nicks or dings to a wooden or metal object, significant wear to a painted surface, speckling on a mirror, crazing or manufacturing glaze skips in ceramic finish, significant wear to a label, and original decorative trim may be missing. If ceramic/porcelain restoration has been done, it is of museum-quality so that it is hardly discernable and would be mentioned in the listing. Average condition may also include chips or cracks, which may or may not be noted in the listing.
Item Specifics:
Shows significant wear to finish and miscellaneous nicks, dings, and scratches due to age and use. There is damage to the nose, chin, veil, and base.
Material:
CHALKWARE
Chalkware is a term that refers to decorative items made out of gypsum, which were very popular from the late 18th century through the 1930s. Gypsum is a mineral compound also called sulphate of lime, which is usually found underground near limestone deposits. Raw gypsum is a pure white crystal called alabaster. When gypsum is heated, the resulting white powder is called burnt gypsum, also known as Plaster of Paris for the large gypsum deposit at Montmartre in Paris. Ordinary schoolroom chalk is also a form of burnt gypsum. Gypsum is easily cast into sculptures and decoration for frames, but is quite soft and breaks easily.
Style:
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.
Shipping:
This item will be shipped within the Contiguous 48 United States via USPS Parcel Post. Shipments may occasionally be upgraded to UPS or FedEx Ground service. All shipments include insurance.
Additional Information:
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