Saint Amable, polychrome poplar wood, France, 18th century

Description Polychrome wooden sculpture from the center depicting Saint Amable. Saint Amable of Riom was a Latin priest, he was among the first pastors of Riom. Tradition has it that at his voice snakes and demons would flee, often the images and medals that depict him bear the words "The demons flee as do the snakes and fire." Dimensions HxWxD 82cm x 31cm x 16cm Provenance Private collection Conditions Defects, missing parts and restorations.