Saint Bartholomew Figurine

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Original Karl Demetz Saint Bartholomew Figurine Models Hand carved in Maple wood and hand painted by professional artists. Made in Italy. St Bartholomew Figurine is available in va rious sizes and finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information. Feastday of St. Bartholomew: August 24When did he live: in the 1st centuryBiography of St. Bartholomew:There is not much certainty about the life of St. Bartholomew, one of the 12 apostles of Jesus. His name real name was Nathanael, whereas his patronymic means "son of Tolomai". The apostle Philip introduced him to Jesus Christ. Bartholomew is believed to have preached in India and Armania after the Ressurrection, where he was flayed and beheaded by pagans. The first pilgrimages in his honor took place in the Fifteenth Century.Patronage: He is the patron saint of Armenia, the bookbinders, butchers, Florentine cheese and salt merchands. He is also patron saint of the leatherworkers, Italy, neurological diseases, shoemakers, Malta and the curriers.Statues and handmade sculptures from Val Gardena of St. Bartholomew in portrayal, imagery and emblem: The sculpture above shows St. Bartholomew holding a book and a knife. 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 [email protected] for more information. updated 6.27.2025 Show more