A rare 19th‑century neo‑Gothic processional statue in carved and polychrome wood, sculpted in the round and designed to be mounted on a pedestal or processional staff. The figure stands on an elegant gilded acanthus‑leaf base, typical of ecclesiastical decorative arts of the period.
The statue represents Saint Francis Xavier, the renowned Jesuit missionary and co‑founder of the Society of Jesus. Known for his extensive missionary work in Asia—particularly in India, Japan, and the Malay Archipelago—Francis Xavier is one of the most influential figures in the history of Christian evangelization. His iconography traditionally includes a cross, a symbol present here though showing minor losses.
Dimensions: • Height of figure: 40 cm • Total height: 53 cm • Base: 13 cm wide
The piece is in good condition, with expected wear and a few small losses, notably on the cross, consistent with its age and liturgical use. A beautiful and uncommon devotional object for collectors of religious art, neo‑Gothic sculpture, or Jesuit history.
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