Religious figures are one of the icons that we value most in our catholic churches. Religious figures are handcrafted works of great beauty that increase the faith of any believer who contemplates them.
In Religious Articles Brabander we are specialists in the sale and distribution of handmade spanish figurines. This kind of statuary are manufactured following the same artisanal process that was developed at the end of the 19th century, when the first sculptural work came out of his workshop. The use of these traditional techniques has given world renown to Olot's pieces of Christian art.
The sale price of Olot products is conditioned by their measurements and their finish (paint with which the image is decorated once it is made).
Most of the figures in our catalog are made following traditional processes.
The process of creating the figures involves the use of molds. The molds are made individually for each of the measures. This implies that the model could undergo slight variations depending on the size of the piece.
The photographs on the product sheets are of one of the measurements. If you want to know the exact aspect of a figure measurement, please contact us indicating the reference and the measurement you want to see.
The pulpwood images made in a workshop in Olot can be bought in different finishes and sizes. Each of the different finishes has its own special characteristics in terms of materials in which they are painted, accessories (crowns, halos,...), accessories (books, roses, bracelets, rosaries, icons,...) .
Pulp wood is a very light and resistant material. It allows to make works of religious art with a great level of detail, even in the smallest measures. Its lightness makes it highly recommended for the realization of steps and thrones for Holy Week penitential outings, sacramental outings, processions of glory in patron saint celebrations, etc...
Each of the statues that comes out of our craft workshop is hand painted. That is, if you buy a handmade figure from our store, you acquire something unique and exclusive. No two figures are painted the same.
The first of the decorations is the simplest. The garments of the religious images with this finish are hand-painted in plain tones. The edges of the figure's mantle and tunic are embellished with a line of glitter. The bases on which the religious images of Olot in this decoration are mounted are finished in a single color and varnished. The products and accessories (crowns or halos) are simple in keeping with the aesthetics that characterize this type of finish.
The economic decoration can only be purchased in certain sizes. The total price of these figures is cheaper than other finishes. A simple and elegant style.
The statues manufactured with an economical finish are designed for those people who, when buying, take into account the total price of the products more than the quality of the finishes.
The second decoration is very popular with buyers who visit our online store. The religious images of this style are the most sold for their excellent quality/price ratio. Sculptures with this type of finish are the ones that most customers choose for their shopping cart.
The clothing of each religious images of Spain is painted in light and dark tones. The borders of the mantle and the tunic of the image are made of glitter. The bases on which the religious images are mounted are finished imitating marble and varnished. The crowns or halos of these images are more elaborate and showy than in the images with a 3N finish.
Figures such as the Risen Christ, the Virgin of the Holy Rosary, San Isidro Labrador, the Holy Supper (or Last Supper), Jesus entering Jerusalem, Jesus lying in the Sepulchre, the Angel Saint Michael or the Sacred Heart of Jesus painted with a 2N finish They are one of the most demanded pieces of imagery in our online store.
Other pieces of religious imagery that are widely accepted by buyers are Marian figures. Especially those whose designs are inspired by paintings by well-known artists. Sculptural works such as the image of the Immaculate Virgin inspired by the paintings of the master Murillo, Bartolomé Esteban Murillo. Important Spanish painter of the 17th century who achieved great popularity making several paintings of the Purest Virgin.
Religious image clothing with this finish is painted in light and dark tones just like the 2N finish, but a great deal of detail and neatness is added to the incarnations through meticulous retouching. The borders of the image's mantle and tunic are made of burnished and chiselled gold leaf, which gives it a much more pronounced shine than glitter.
The bases on which the religious images of Spain in this decoration are mounted are finished in gold tones, which makes the whole more spectacular.
The crowns or halos of these images are more complex and elaborate than those that accompany the images with a 2N finish.
Figures with Extra Finish (4N) are intended for those customers who wish to purchase images with a high level of detail. The clothing, the borders of the mantle, the tunic and the base of the religious images have a very complex manufacturing process:
1-In the first place, a base is given with sheets of gold leaf of the best quality on the image, which will serve to give the figure the brilliant base that characterizes this decoration.
2-Once the first stage is finished, the polychrome process of the image is carried out, which provides the figure with shades of color.
3-When the image has already been polychromed, a delicate process begins through which the gold leaf sheets are polished. Through this action, a perfect balance is achieved between the brightness provided by the gold leaf and the polychrome.
The crowns or haloes of these religious images of Spain are of the highest quality.
The clothes of the religious images with this finish are painted with strong and patinated oils that give the figure an appearance of ancient carving. The borders of the mantle and the robe of the image are adorned with a series of oil paintings that enhance the sensation of the passage of time.
the bases on which the religious images of Spain of this decoration are mounted imitate marble.
The crowns or halos of these images are sober as befits a figure with the characteristics of this finish.
The clothes, the bases, the borders of the mantle and the tunic of the religious images with this finish are made with special oils that imitate wood.
The crowns or halos of these images are similar to the Fine finish.
The pieces of religious imagery have always had a great relevance in parishes, private chapels, monasteries... In most cases, the images of the Catholic saints are located in interior spaces, inside the temples, on the altar or in the walls.
On other occasions, the buyer's wish is to locate the figure of the saints in an outdoor space such as a cemetery, a tomb, etc... For these special needs we have designed a line of sculptures made of materials resistant to inclement weather , the images and figures of exterior.
The imagery works are made of fiberglass and resin. Both materials are very resistant to atmospheric factors. They also support being worked to give them different finishes such as bronze color, stone color, ...
Exterior images with a stone-colored finish are the most popular. The reason is that they allow a finish that is practically the same as figures carved in stone at a cheaper price and a lower weight.
The imagery pieces are very delicate products. It is very important that the shipping of these works of Catholic art are perfectly organized so that the figures are transported safely.
If you decide to add a piece of imagery from our online store to your shopping cart, you should know that we have contracted the best transport and packaging services. Over the years we have worked with different transport agencies and tried different packaging techniques until we reached the point of being totally safe. The experience of our delivery services is our best guarantee.
In addition to the quality of the transport services, we must also highlight the magnificent prices for Spain, Portugal, the United States, Latin America and Europe. The price of transport is very cheap, often free. For example, if you want to buy a 160 cm figure of Jesus Reclining for the Sepulcher. with delivery in Madrid, the price of postage is free.
To know the price of transport you can select the figure you want to buy and add it to your shopping cart. Before finalizing the order you will be able to see the cost of the postage. Another possibility is that you contact us. We will give you a budget without commitment. You can request your budget through Whatsapp, mail, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest,...
