A LARGE MEDIEVAL ELM FIGURE OF ST FIACRE

A LARGE MEDIEVAL ELM FIGURE OF ST FIACRE

POSSIBLY ENGLISH, EARLY 15TH CENTURY

carved standing wearing a hood over his habit, holding a bible and spade

86cm high

Provenance

The Howard Collection of Oak and Works of Art.

Catalogue Note

Saint Fiacre was an Irish priest, abbot, hermit and gardener of the seventh century who was famous for his sanctity and skill in curing infirmities. He is the patron saint of gardeners.