Original Karl Demetz 

Saint Vincent Ferrer Figurine Models

Imagery and Representation: shown as a Dominican Friar with a book and burning heart. Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. Vincent was born in 1357 in Spain and entered the Order of St. Dominic at a young age where was charged with teaching philosophy. He was sent to Barcelona where he continued his scholastic duties and began preaching. In 1390, he accompanied Cardinal Pedro de Luna to France, but soon returned home. As de Luna was elected Pope, Vincent started traveling to Spain, France, Switzerland and Italy where he converted many people. His aim was the end of the Great Schism. Vincent Ferrer died in 1419.

Patron Saint of Builders, Valencia, Naples and Marriage. Against headaches and fevers. 

This St Vincent Ferrer Figurine is available in various sizes and finishes.

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

Feast day: April 5th

When did St. Vincent Ferrer live: 1357- 1419

Biography of St. Vincent Ferrer:
Vincent was born in 1357 in Spain and entered the Order of St. Dominic at a young age, where was charged with teaching philosophy. He was sent to Barcelona where he continued his scholastic duties and began preaching. In 1390, he accompanied Cardinal Pedro de Luna to France, but soon returned home. As de Luna was elected Pope, Vincent started traveling to Spain, France, Switzerland and Italy where he converted many people. His aim was the end of the Great Schism. Vincent Ferrer died in 1419.

Patronage: St. Vincent Ferrer is patron saint of the builders, of Valencia and Naples, against headaches, fever and for marriage

Statues and wooden sculptures from Val Gardena representing St. Vincent Ferrer - portrayal, imagery and emblem: St. Vincent Ferrer is shown as a Dominican Friar with book and burning heart.

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