Joseph's Studio Sacred Heart of Jesus, 24 in Resin
A 24 in resin and stone Sacred Heart of Jesus, 9.25 in wide and 7 in deep, hand-painted in the Renaissance Collection.
Statues of Jesus and Mary are the most common devotional figures in a Catholic church. They stand on side altars, in Marian shrines and in outdoor grottos. The pieces here run from 18.5 to 24.5 in tall. They are cast in resin or a resin and stone blend and finished either in full color, in white, or in a gray stone texture. Some are made in Italy; some are rated for outdoor placement.
Choose by placement first. For an indoor altar, a hand-painted Sacred Heart such as the Joseph's Studio or BC Catholic figures gives detail that reads from a short distance. For a grotto or garden, the Vittoria white Sacred Heart or the Joseph's Studio Our Lady of Grace is made to stand outdoors. Parishes with a Guadalupe devotion will want the 18.5 in figure with rays and crescent moon.
Each statue below is listed with its height, material, finish and whether the maker rates it for outdoor use.
A 24 in resin and stone Sacred Heart of Jesus, 9.25 in wide and 7 in deep, hand-painted in the Renaissance Collection.
A 24.5 in hand-painted stone-resin Sacred Heart of Jesus with a solid base, made for indoor placement on an altar or shelf.
A 24 in white Sacred Heart in blessing pose, 17 by 7.5 in footprint, made in Italy for indoor or outdoor placement.
A 24 in gray resin Our Lady of Grace, 11.5 in wide and 8 in deep, made to stand outdoors year round.
An 18.5 in resin and stone Our Lady of Guadalupe with golden rays, crescent moon and angel, hand-painted for indoor display.
The specifications the makers publish, in one table.
| Product | Size | Color | Unit Count | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph's Studio Sacred Heart of Jesus, 24 in Resin Joseph's Studio | 24" Scale | Multicolor | 1 | Check availability |
| BC Catholic Sacred Heart of Jesus, 24.5 in Hand-Painted BC Buildclassic | 24.5 inches H | Full Color | — | Check availability |
| Vittoria Collection Blessing Sacred Heart, 24 in White Vittoria Collection | 24" | White | 1 | Check availability |
| Joseph's Studio Our Lady of Grace, 24 in Garden Statue Joseph's Studio | 24 inches tall | Gray | 1 | Check availability |
| Joseph's Studio Our Lady of Guadalupe, 18.5 in on Base Joseph's Studio | 18.5" | Multicolor | 1 | Check availability |
A 24 in statue is the standard size for a side altar or pedestal shrine in a parish church. It is visible from the first rows of pews without overwhelming the altar. Smaller chapels and adoration rooms can use the same size on a lower stand.
Full-color indoor statues are not made for weather. For a grotto, choose a piece rated indoor or outdoor, such as the white Vittoria Sacred Heart or the gray Our Lady of Grace. Both use resin blends meant for rain and sun.
Wipe indoor statues with a dry or slightly damp soft cloth. Outdoor statues can be rinsed with a hose and washed with mild soap. Do not use bleach, solvents or pressure washers, which strip paint and roughen the surface. Let the statue dry fully before replacing it.
Each of these statues stands on its own molded base. For a church, a separate pedestal or wall bracket raises the figure to viewing height. Use the width and depth the maker lists, for example 9.25 by 7 in for the Joseph's Studio Sacred Heart, to size the pedestal top.