Vintage Sacred Heart of Jesus Statue | 24.5\" Church Plaster Figure | Mid-Century Catholic Religious Art | EIG L.V. Belgium | Former Rochester NY Church
DescriptionBring home a beautiful piece of Catholic history with this vintage Sacred Heart of Jesus plaster statue, acquired from a Catholic church in Rochester, New York.
Standing approximately 24.5 inches tall, this striking mid-century devotional figure depicts Christ revealing His Sacred Heart, a timeless symbol of divine love, mercy, and compassion. The statue features warm hand-painted tones, a radiant gilt halo, and elegant drapery that make it a wonderful focal point for a prayer corner, chapel, religious collection, or sacred interior.
This piece is believed to date from the 1950s-1970s and bears the mark EIG L.V. (Eigendom Laurentius Verhoeven, Belgium), a well-known manufacturer of religious statuary during the mid-20th century.
Details-Subject: Sacred Heart of Jesus-Material: Painted plaster-Height: Approximately 24.5 inches (base to top of halo)-Era: Circa 1950s-1970s-Maker: EIG L.V., Belgium-Origin: From a Catholic church in Rochester, New York
ConditionThis is an authentic vintage church statue and displays age-related wear consistent with decades of devotional use.
Condition notes include:-Cut/chip on the left rear side of the base (modified while displayed in a corner pedestal to fit at an angle)-Crack at the right sleeve cuff-Hand is removable-Minor paint loss, surface wear, and scattered age-related scratches-Additional small cracks and imperfections visible on the hands and rear portions of the statue
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A Meaningful Piece of Sacred History
Large church-sourced Sacred Heart statues are becoming increasingly difficult to find, especially examples retaining their original painted finish and devotional character. This beautiful figure carries the patina and presence of a piece that has inspired prayer and worship for generations.
Perfect for:-Catholic home altars-Church restoration projects-Religious art collections-Chapel décor-Sacred Heart devotion-Christian gift giving
This statue will be professionally packed with great care to ensure safe arrival.
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