Original Karl Demetz
St. George On A Horse Figurine Models
This is an awesome depiction of Saint George carved in Maple wood and hand painted in oil colors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. You can even see the veins of the horse. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow through in detail. Absolutely breath-taking.
St. George On A Horse has a widespread cult. He was educated rigorously until he entered the military service. He was blessed with a generous heart and donated goods to the needy. After confessing his faith in Christ he was tortured and jailed. He had a vision of God who predicted seven years of torment, three times the death and three times the resurrection.
Symbols: Palm And Banner
Patron Saint of Genoa, Archers, Knights and Soldiers
This sculpture is hand carved in selected Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. This Saint George Statue is available in many sizes and finishes.
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Feastday St. George: April 23
When did St. George live: Fourth century
Biography of St. George:
St. George, holy knight and martyr of Christ, has a widespread cult. Son of Gerontius the polychronic, he was educated religiously until he entered the military service. St. George had a generous heart and he distributed the goods to the poor people. When he confessed his faith in Christ, St. George was subjected to the most atrocious tortures and finally jailed. Here he had a vision of the God, who predicted him seven years of torment, three times the death and three times the resurrection. The legend sees him as a knight saving the Princess of Cappadocia.
Statues and sculptures of St. George portrayal, imagery and emblem:
The sculptures represent St. George on horse wearing a cloak, with the palm and the banner.
Patronage St. George: Patron of Genoa, archers, knights and soldiers.
Shipping and Handling:
6" and smaller, $8.00 USD Shipping within U.S.A.
8" and up, $12.00 USD Shipping within U.S.A.
Orders over $300.00 - Free Shipping within U.S.A.
International Orders Shipping Fees calculated based on weight & size.
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.