Saint Amable, polychrome poplar wood, France, 18th century
DescriptionPolychrome wooden sculpture from the center depicting Saint Amable. Saint Amable of Riom was a Latin presbyter and one of the first pastors of Riom. Tradition says that at his voice the snakes and demons fled, often the images and medals that depict him bear the words "Demons flee just like snakes and fire".
Dimensions
HxWxD 82cm x 31cm x 16cm
Provenance
Private collection
Conditions
Defects, losses and restorations.
