Saint Martin de Porres Statue Figurine Saint Martin de Porres Devotional Art Statue Figurine Born : 9 December 1579 Died: 3 November 1639 Martin de Porres Velazquez OP was a Peruvian lay brother of the Dominican Order who was beatified in 1837 by Pope Gregory XVI and canonized in 1962 by Pope John XXIII.
He is the patron saint of the mixed race people, barbers, innkeepers, public health works and all those seeking racial harmony, and animals
It is hard to come by this religious icon statue .. but we have found a few over the years ...
Artist Statue - Devotional Art from 2nd Hand Revival Art Studios. We find vintage and antique religious iconic statues, figurines and altars that are damged, broken and in disrepair , worn or just discarded , Our creative teams brings each one back to life.. This is why we are called 2nd Hand Revival .. We recycle and upcycle each piece in our unique vision and offer each one a unique style in hopes they are offered a new home for many years to come . . One of a Kind - Each Made with TLC ..
This vintage statue has a classic style and was totally and intricately repainted with a very glossy finish We added some vintage black glass faceted beads and he wears a thin brown cord necklace with a black metal and enamel overlay w faux pearl pendant . This is attached in place and so are the black glass beads with small medal of virgin mary . A white pearlized cross at the end of the gold painted beads on his waist. At Back a small raised relif cross and a vintage rope trim around the base.
He has a small halo of gold tinsel . I added after most of the photos were taken .
Measures 8.5" Tall to top of the statue and Base 2.75" Square Signed : 2nd Hand Revival DavKat 2022 See Photos for Details Thanks for Looking. Lots of Collectible Artist Created Devotional Art - Unique One of a Kind