Item no. 1219362036384
Price depends on size and finish: 364 € – 582 €
Delivery time approx. 3–4 weeks · insured shipping from South Tyrol
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The depiction of St Sebastian embodies courage, faithfulness and steadfast devotion to God even in times of greatest distress. The martyr, bound to a tree, has been venerated since late antiquity as a symbol of steadfastness and spiritual strength. His calm, almost serene posture despite the arrows piercing him points not only to personal suffering but also to the power of faith and the hope of divine support.
In church settings as well as in the private prayer room, the figure recalls that inner strength often grows from devotion and that even great trials can be borne. It is suited to places meant to give comfort and orientation, and is often valued for memorial days, name days or special spiritual moments. The combination of vulnerable physicality and timeless sublimity makes the depiction of St Sebastian one of the most expressive motifs of Christian art.
The figure of St Sebastian is made in careful handwork in Val Gardena, South Tyrol, a traditional centre of sacred wood sculpture. The lime wood used is gently dried before cutting and rough carving fix the basic forms of body, tree trunk and arrows. In the fine carving the characteristic details are worked out: the realistic anatomy, the softly falling folds of the loincloth, the wood structure of the tree trunk and the precisely placed arrows. This filigree carving requires a trained hand and years of experience.
The particular quality of the hand-painted finish shows in the surface finishing. In the coloured versions, skin tones, arrows and areas of cloth are painted individually by hand, which makes the scene look lively and harmonious.
Before each figure leaves the workshop, it undergoes a precise quality inspection. Depending on the series, it may bear a Val Gardena quality seal confirming its origin in Val Gardena. Through the precise workmanship, the high-quality wood and the careful final finishing, every depiction of St Sebastian acquires an unmistakable presence – a unique one-of-a-kind piece for churches, chapels, memorial rooms or private places of prayer.
| Motif | St Sebastian as Martyr–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–Finish: Hand-painted–Heights: 30, 36 cm–Origin: Italy (South Tyrol)–Workshop article number: L10278 |
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| Origin | Italy |
| Item number | 1219362036384 |
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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.
