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Antique/Vint. 20th Cent. Australian Saint Therese statue Trica Picchi
$275
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Offered for sale is this rare antique/vintage 20th Century Australian painted plaster/chalkware votive statue of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux (also known as the Little Flower or Little Flower of Jesus), made by the Melbourne firm Triaca and Picchi (most likely dating from the late-1920’s to 1930’s). One of the most well-known and popular modern Catholic saints, Saint Thérèse was born in France in 1873 and joined a Carmelite community at the age of 15. Often unwell and frail throughout her short life, she passed away at the age of 24 from tuberculosis and was canonised in May 1925 by Pope Pius XI. The Basillica of Saint Thérèse (in Lisieux) is the second-most popular pilgrimage site in French after Lourdes.
Born in Tuscany (1887), Italian sculptor Camilo Triaca showed early artistic talent and eventually travelled to the USA to sell his religious and art statues. He arrived in Melbourne in 1909 and established a sculpture workshop in Richmond before serving in the Italian army during WW1 and returning to Melbourne in 1923. After this time he moved his workshop to Fitzroy (76-78 King William Street) and continued producing a range of studio, religious as well as commercial statuary. Camilo was also one of Melbourne’s early Italian restauranteurs; operating a popular, bohemian-inspired restaurant known as ‘The Latin’ (at 206 Exhibition Street) from the mid-1920’s until the 1950’s (when his son moved its location and kept operating until the early 1980’s). He passed away in 1972.
The elegant design features Saint Thérèse depicted with classical imagery of her carrying roses (and strewn at her feet) surrounding a crucifix. The modelling has a good level of detail, complimented by its simple polychromatic colour palate. The attention given to her face is particularly charming - adding a warm, serene and humanistic feeling (especially seen in the eyes).
This piece has genuine presence - a rare example of domestic Australian religious statuary for respectful veneration and/or decoration.
In very good original condition. There are some very small loses (which could be easily restored if felt necessary), however the genuine patination of its history has been respected - reflecting this being a proper antique/vintage item and not modern reproduction.
Measures 41.3cm (h) x 13cm (w) x 9.5cm (d) approximately.
Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: MA24001
Born in Tuscany (1887), Italian sculptor Camilo Triaca showed early artistic talent and eventually travelled to the USA to sell his religious and art statues. He arrived in Melbourne in 1909 and established a sculpture workshop in Richmond before serving in the Italian army during WW1 and returning to Melbourne in 1923. After this time he moved his workshop to Fitzroy (76-78 King William Street) and continued producing a range of studio, religious as well as commercial statuary. Camilo was also one of Melbourne’s early Italian restauranteurs; operating a popular, bohemian-inspired restaurant known as ‘The Latin’ (at 206 Exhibition Street) from the mid-1920’s until the 1950’s (when his son moved its location and kept operating until the early 1980’s). He passed away in 1972.
The elegant design features Saint Thérèse depicted with classical imagery of her carrying roses (and strewn at her feet) surrounding a crucifix. The modelling has a good level of detail, complimented by its simple polychromatic colour palate. The attention given to her face is particularly charming - adding a warm, serene and humanistic feeling (especially seen in the eyes).
This piece has genuine presence - a rare example of domestic Australian religious statuary for respectful veneration and/or decoration.
In very good original condition. There are some very small loses (which could be easily restored if felt necessary), however the genuine patination of its history has been respected - reflecting this being a proper antique/vintage item and not modern reproduction.
Measures 41.3cm (h) x 13cm (w) x 9.5cm (d) approximately.
Please check the photos as they form part of the item description.
Cash or direct deposit sale only. Can freight at buyers expense (must include insurance for damage or loss) or can personally deliver to Macedon Ranges, Melbourne, Geelong or Ballarat CBD’s for a fee. Where possible (or upon request) a physical inspection is available and always encouraged. Accurate as possible description at time of listing, however like any secondhand item is sold without guarantee or return so please ask any questions before purchase - as any sale is final.
I acknowledge my business takes place on the land of the Kulin Federation of Tribes.
Item: MA24001
- Date Listed:03/03/2024
- Last Edited:03/03/2024
- Condition:Used
- Shipping:Shipping & Pickup
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