An Irish saint in wood: this statue shows Oliver Plunkett in bishop’s vestments with mitre, crozier and book. It is a gift for friends of Ireland and for everyone who bears the name Oliver.
Oliver Plunkett was Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of Ireland. He was born on 1 November 1629 in Loughcrew and executed on 1 July 1681 at Tyburn (London). Pope Paul VI canonised him on 12 October 1975; he was beatified in 1920. His feast day is 1 July, and in Ireland it is an obligatory memorial.
- Height: from 12 to 100 cm: 12, 20, 30, 40, 60, 80, 100
- Surfaces: Natural: finely sanded, without treatment, or multicolour stained – treated with wax, or hand-painted: oil paints, gold leaf and silver leaf
- Material: mainly lime wood, depending on size also maple or Swiss stone pine
On 1 July, his feast day, it is a lovely occasion for everyone called Oliver. As a gift for friends in Ireland or after a trip there, the statue is a gift with a story.
Carved by hand in Val Gardena (South Tyrol), as a one-of-a-kind piece. Allow approx. 4–5 weeks from your order. Shipping is insured via UPS, comes from our warehouse in Flieden and goes to all delivery countries, cost €6.90. Every piece is blessed by a Catholic priest in our warehouse in Flieden and comes with a certificate card showing the date of the blessing.