Original Karl Demetz Saint Waltraud Figurine Models This is a very beautiful statue of Saint Waltraud carved in selected Maple wood and hand-painted in permanent watercolors. The realism of this figurine is truly stunning. The sculpture shows all classical features with complete follow-through in detail. This wood-carved Saint Waltraud Figurine is available in different sizes and finishes. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information. Feast day: April 9thWhen did St. Waltraud live: in the seventh centuryBiography of St. Waltraud:Waltraud comes from a family of the Merovingian royal line from which many saints emerged. She was married to Count Vincente Madelgarius and had four children, St. Landricus, S. Medelberta, S. Adeltrud, and S. Dentelin. After her children were all grown up, Waltraud got separated from her husband and founded a benedictine abbey in Mons, of which she became the first abbess. She was buried in the Gothic abbey church of Sainte-Waldru, where she is still remembered nowadays.Patronage: Patron Saint of MonsStatues and sculptures of St. Waltraud - portrayal, imagery, and emblem: The statue above, skillfully carved and painted by the masters in Val Gardena, shows St. Waltraud as abbess with a book. 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
