Original Karl Demetz 

Saint Berthold of Garsten with Fish Figurine Models

Symbols and Imagery: Shown as a Benedictine abbot with a cross around his neck, book, fish and abbot's crosier. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. Berthold of Garsten was a Benedictine monk who was appointed prior at Göttweig Abbey in 1107. Ottokar II of Styria entrusted him with the development of Garsten abbey, of which Berthold himself became abbot in 1111. Berthold was mainly characterized as a very pious, kind and humble person who mastered his duties with much talent. 

This St Berthold of Garsten with Fish Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.

Feast day: July 27

When did St. Berthold of Garsten live: in the twelfth century

Biography of St. Berthold of Garsten:
Berthold of Garsten was a benedictine monk who was appointed prior at Göttweig Abbey in 1107. Ottokar II of Styria entrusted him with the development of Garsten abbey, of which Berthold himself became abbot in 1111. Berthold was mainly characterized as very pious, kind and humble person who mastered his duties with much talent. According to the legend, when there was not enough fish on feast-days, Berthold would redouble them. He died in 1142 in Enns (Austria).

Statues and wooden sculptures representing St. Berthold of Garsten - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Berthold is shown as a benedictine abbot with cross around his neck, book, fish and abbot's crosier.

Shipping and Handling:

Shipping time frame- 2-3 weeks.

International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size.

Because the statues we list are hand made and painted in Italy by Italian artists, we custom import your statue from Italy for you.  We generally have weekly bulk shipments of statue orders being sent from Italy.  Once you order a statue you can generally expect it to arrive in about 3 weeks, allowing for international and domestic shipping times.   

If you need a statue sooner, you can take a look at what is currently available in our "Ready To Ship" collection of statues available here in the states, which we can ship out in 1-2 days. 

For statues 12" or larger, nativity sets over $350, or crosses and crucifixes 18" or larger, drop shipping from Italy is available to get your item quicker, but starts at $35 and goes up from there.  Drop shipping from Italy can get your item to you usually in about 7-10 days.  If you are interested in this option, please email us.  

Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.

updated 6.27.2025