Item no. 1250091111164
Price depends on size and finish: 27,50 € – 2.038 €
Delivery time approx. 3–4 weeks · insured shipping from South Tyrol
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The Schwanthaler Florian embodies one of the most tradition-rich forms of depicting St Florian. Inspired by the famous Schwanthaler school of the south German Baroque, this figure unites faith, art and symbolic power. The saint is shown as a Roman officer extinguishing a burning house with a bucket of water – a symbol of protection and help in danger.
St Florian has been venerated for centuries as patron saint of the fire brigade, chimney sweeps and homeowners. His name stands for courage, self-sacrifice and the readiness to stand by others. The flames at the base recall the dangers of everyday life, while the banner and the upright posture stand for victory, faith and divine strength.
The figure takes up typical elements of the Baroque visual language: movement, expressiveness and emotional depth. In this way the Schwanthaler Florian becomes not only a religious depiction but a symbol of human virtue and divine care. As a gift, an honour or a symbol of protection, he brings a message of courage, peace and trust into your own home.
The figure of the Schwanthaler Florian is made entirely by hand in Val Gardena (South Tyrol) – a region famous for its woodcarving for generations. Under the direction of experienced masters, sculptures are created here that combine artistic ambition with craft precision.
The wood used – preferably finely grained lime wood – is dried naturally over months and carefully cut. The production process follows a centuries-old tradition: from the rough cut through the fine carving to the detailed working of face, robe and flame motif, every figure is completed in several steps.
The finishes give each sculpture its individual character:
– multicolour stained (3 tones) – harmonious colour gradations in earth tones
– genuine gold leaf – gold leaf finishing by hand
Finally, every figure is sealed with protective varnish and put through a precise quality check. It may bear the Val Gardena quality seal – a guarantee of verified origin and genuine handwork from South Tyrol.
Through this masterly workmanship the Schwanthaler Florian becomes a work of art with soul – a piece of lived faith tradition that combines the beauty of Baroque carving with spiritual symbolism.
| Motif | St Florian after Schwanthaler–Material: wood from the Gardena Valley – mainly lime wood, depending on size also maple or Swiss stone pine–Production: hand-carved in Val Gardena, South Tyrol (production under master sculptor Karl Demetz)–Finishes: Multicolour stained, genuine gold leaf–Heights: 6, 15, 20, 30, 36, 60 cm–Origin: Italy (South Tyrol)–Workshop article number: L10262 |
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| Origin | Italy |
| Item number | 1250091111164 |
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Shipping: Hand-carved statues arrive insured, directly from the workshop in South Tyrol, to Germany and Austria only for €6.90. Delivery time approx. 3–4 weeks.
Returns: The statutory 14-day right of withdrawal applies. Please report any transport damage to us within 48 hours with a few photos, and we will sort out everything else.
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+49 30 2178 2502 (German & English)Hand-carved statues come to you insured directly from the workshop in South Tyrol, to Germany and Austria for €6.90. Delivery time is approx. 3–4 weeks.
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Yes, the 14-day statutory right of withdrawal applies. If anything is damaged in transit, please tell us within 48 hours and include a few photos.
