Original PEMA Saint Sebastian Statue Models This fascinating statue is exquisite. The high detail of the body and expressiveness of St. Sebastian`s posture and face give this figurine a special character.Hand carved in Maple wood (24" and larger in Linden wood) and hand painted in oil colors. One of the most elegant figurines of the Peter Mahlknecht collection. Saint Sebastian is usually depicted bound to a tree or pillar and pierced by arrows. According to his legend, Sebastian was born at Narbonne, Gaul. He became a soldier in the Roman army at Rome in about 283, and was named captain in the praetorian guards by Emperor Diocletian. When it was discovered during Maximian`s persecution of the Christians that Sebastian was a Christian, he was ordered to be executed. He was tied to a tree, shot by arrows, and was left for dead. But when Irene, the widow of St. Castulus and a Christian went to recover his body, she found he was still alive and nursed him back to health. Soon after, Sebastian intercepted the Emperor, denounced him for his cruelty to Christians, and was beaten to death on the Emperor's orders.. His tomb on the Via Appia, has been venerated at least as far back as the time of Saint Ambrose. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] for more information. Patron Saint of archers, athletes, soldiers and protector against plagues Feast Day: January 20th His death is dated to be around 288 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
