Large Polychrome Wooden Statue Saint Laurent Gril Cuisiniers 17th century

Large religious statue (103 cm) in polychrome carved wood representing Saint-Laurent* (patron saint of cooks and bakers) holding the grill of his martyrdom and the book of the Gospels in his left hand, from the 17th century.
The statue is in good condition and of exceptional quality.
Please note: old wormholes, a few cracks, missing parts and accidents on the wood, traces of wear and tear, traces of restoration, wear and tear, please look at the photos.
* Saint Laurent :

Born in Aragon, near Huesca, Lorenzo was a deacon of the Roman Church, whose property he administered. A victim of Valerian's persecution, he was arrested at the same time as Pope Sixtus II, and beheaded on August 6. Lorenzo was tortured on a grill to make him reveal where he had hidden the Church's treasure. He died on August 10, 258. To house his tomb, Emperor Constantine built the Basilica of Saint Lawrence Outside the Walls in Rome. Saint Lawrence is patron of the poor, to whom he distributed the treasures of the Church, and of bakers, because of the instrument of his martyrdom. He is also patron of deacons, firemen, cooks, roasters, charcoal burners, roasters, librarians, archivists and glassmakers.
Extract from "Grand livre des Saintys - Culte et iconographie en Occident" by Jacques Baudoin.
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Dimensions

Height 103 cm
Foot width 30 cm
Foot depth 25-26 cm

Catalogue number : D10 111
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