All of the products on offer are selected according to quality criteria for materials and finishes. We always try to serve the piece with the maximum speed. We offer the possibility of personalised Restoration and/or Conservation quotations. Contact me for more information.
Antique Shop
Saint Augustine of Hippo
420,00€
Saint Augustine of Hippo Ancient figure or Aurelius Augustine of Hippo; He was a Christian writer, theologian and philosopher. After his conversion, he was bishop of Hippo, North Africa.
A prolific author, he dedicated much of his life to writing about philosophy and theology, with Confessions and The City of God being his most notable works.
The piece is made of plaster paste
It has glass eyes and is in impeccable condition.
The Religious figure is from the Olot workshop, it has the Dimosa brand.
The Olot Workshops
Firstly, the foundation of the first workshop was in November 1880 creating an industrial society, the objective was the construction, decoration and sale of religious sculptures with the name “El Arte Cristiano. J. Berga y Compañía”
Around 1884, the paste that technically revolutionized the production of the saints began to be used: cardboard-wood made from a mixture of strong glue, plaster, water and burlap. It was invented by Ramon Puigmitjà. This new material made it possible to make the images lighter, more solid, without cracks or being affected by woodworm. Saint Augustine of Hippo
The workshops of saints multiplied. In 1900 “The Sacred Heart” was founded and in 1902 “The Religious Arts”. In the city of Olot, up to 15 workshops and 450 workers were reached before the Civil War.
However, with the arrival of the Franco regime in 1939, the climate of religious exaltation and ecclesial restoration, led to a resurgence of the saints industry, which experienced a period of great economic prosperity until the crisis of 1960, which coincided with the changes imposed Catholic worship by the Second Vatican Council.
After that, Starting in 1960, the crisis was felt again. The changes in rituals imposed by the Second Vatican Council, caused a great decrease in the demand for religious images.
Subsequently, Production decreased and at the same time the number of workshops and operators. To partially solve this crisis, in 1964 DIMOSA (Distribuidora de Imágenes de Olot SA) was founded, with the participation of most industries. The process of commercialization of the saints of Olot was united through this society. Saint Augustine of Hippo
Currently, between the years 1980-1990, during these ten years, workshops have been closed. Only those with more tradition remain.
You May be Interested in…
Measurements: 46 cm high.
Free shipping for orders over 60 € (peninsular Spain).
All shipments will be made in the Spanish Post Office providing the tracking number. The shipment can take between 2 and 8 weeks. Please note that the shipment may be delayed a little longer due to customs procedures in each country. Any possible tax or duty charges are the responsibility of the recipient. For more information on shipping countries and prices please refer to this page. The packaging will be protected with shock absorbing elements such as protective foam, bubble wrap and a cardboard packaging box. No exchanges, returns or cancellations are accepted.
