Item no. 1250091111249
Price depends on size and finish: 34,50 € – 1.992 €
Delivery time approx. 3–4 weeks · insured shipping from South Tyrol
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The sharing of the cloak by St Martin is among the strongest symbols of Christian charity. In a moment of great empathy the Roman soldier meets the freezing beggar and spontaneously shares his cloak with him – an act that comes not from duty but from compassion. For centuries this scene has stood for mercy, human closeness and the readiness to help others in their need. The saint's powerful stance, his resolute gaze and the plain, vulnerable posture of the beggar make the message immediately tangible.
The figure is suited to churches, chapels and places where charitable values are at the centre. In a private setting, too, it serves as a reminder of gratitude, generosity and the importance of small gestures. In families, social institutions and parishes, the depiction is a strong sign of lived humanity and a popular motif for St Martin's Day and other occasions in which solidarity and care are at the centre.
The figure of St Martin is made in traditional handwork in Val Gardena, South Tyrol, where the art of sacred wood sculpture has been practised for centuries. The selected lime wood is carefully dried before it is cut and, in the rough carving, brought into the characteristic scene of the sharing of the cloak. In the fine carving that follows, the expressive contours of the armour, the dynamic folds of the cloak and the finely modelled facial features of Martin and the beggar emerge. Every line is set by hand, so that every figure remains a distinctive individual piece.
Depending on the finish chosen, the figure receives its final look through different surface treatments. Natural versions emphasise the fine structure and grain of the wood. In the coloured finish, all areas are painted individually by hand: from the Roman armour to the soft skin tones of the beggar. Shading and fine transitions create a lively, narrative effect. For particularly high-quality finishes, gold leaf and traditional gesso techniques are used, giving selected details a noble, historic sheen.
Before leaving the workshop, every figure is strictly inspected. Depending on the series, it may bear a Val Gardena quality seal confirming its origin in Val Gardena. Thanks to the combination of craft precision, natural wood grain and careful surface finishing, an expressive depiction results that is equally suited to church spaces, social institutions, home altars and high-quality collections.
| Motif | St Martin Sharing His Cloak–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–Finishes: Natural, Hand-painted–Heights: 7, 15, 20, 60 cm–Origin: Italy (South Tyrol)–Workshop article number: L10274 |
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| Origin | Italy |
| Item number | 1250091111249 |
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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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lovely to have you here. Behind LUNEXUS are the two of us: Denis M. Klug and Belinda Gereke. LUNEXUS was founded in 1889, and we revived it in 2025.
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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.
