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Early 1900s
32cm high
The statue depicts Saint Expeditus with a cross in one hand and a feather in his other arm.
He stands on a bird that has a paper message in its beak.
It is signed on the back of the base, and marked "PIERACCINI" maker/artist
Expeditus is revered as the patron saint of urgent matters that cannot be delayed and is invoked for quick solutions.
According to tradition, Expeditus was a Roman centurion in Armenia who became a Christian and was beheaded during Diocletian's persecution in 303 AD.
In a good vintage condition, a few small chips, nothing serious, this does not detract from the beauty of this beautiful and rare statue
Will be packed very carefully 67541827
