Original Karl Demetz
Saint Helena with 3 Nails Figurine Models
This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Helena with 3 Nails carved in selected Maple wood and hand painted in permanent watercolors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow-through in detail.
This wood-carved Saint Helena with 3 Nails Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes.
Please do not hesitate to contact us at info@italianwoodcarvings.com for more information.
Feastday: 18 August
When did St. Helena live: between the second and third century
Biography of St. Helena:
St. Helena was an empress and mother of Constantine the Great. In 270, she married the Roman general Constantinus I Clorus, and their son Constantine was born soon after. When husband Constantinus was made Ceaser, he left his wife and married Maximian's stepdaughter. Her son Constantine became emperor in 312 and Helena became empress. She converted to Christianity and put great effort into building churches in Rome and the Holy Land. She is said to have performed many acts of charity as well, before dying in Nicomedia.
Statues and woodcarvings from Val Gardena of St. Helena - portrayal, symbolism, and emblem: St. Helena is shown as an empress with a cross around her neck, a book, and three nails in her right hand. This sculpture is also available with a cross instead of nails.
When did St. Helena live: between the second and third century
Biography of St. Helena:
St. Helena was an empress and mother of Constantine the Great. In 270, she married the Roman general Constantinus I Clorus, and their son Constantine was born soon after. When husband Constantinus was made Ceaser, he left his wife and married Maximian's stepdaughter. Her son Constantine became emperor in 312 and Helena became empress. She converted to Christianity and put great effort into building churches in Rome and the Holy Land. She is said to have performed many acts of charity as well, before dying in Nicomedia.
Statues and woodcarvings from Val Gardena of St. Helena - portrayal, symbolism, and emblem: St. Helena is shown as an empress with a cross around her neck, a book, and three nails in her right hand. This sculpture is also available with a cross instead of nails.
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
Orders over $300.00 - Free Shipping within U.S.A.
International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size.
Shipping usually takes 3-5 days within U.S.A. for items in stock, if an item has to be backordered or shipped directly from work shop in Italy shipping may take 2-4 weeks.
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