Ancienne statue française de saint Antoine abbé avec un cochon

Antique rare French statue of a saint St Anthony the Abbot with a pig Patron saint of the poor Heavy, intact plaster statue with a few signs of use Signed on the back of the cloak, but not clearly legible 1930s Dimensions: height 31 cm, base 8.5 cm × 7.5 cm His nickname, Anthony with the pig, originated in the Middle Ages. The Antonines, members of the nursing order named after him, were allowed to let their pigs roam freely as compensation for the care they provided. On January 17, these pigs were slaughtered and the meat distributed among the poor. Also take a look at my other listings, as I have many more special statues of saints.