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A large carved painted polychrome Santos, possibly John the Baptist. 18th century or earlier. Here he wears robes of red …
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A large carved painted polychrome Santos, possibly John the Baptist. 18th century or earlier. Here he wears robes of red with gilt scrolls. The paint is much faded and patinated. Typical for a Santos is the loss of both arms.
A substantial figure, he stands 20 inches tall, 8 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. The base measures 6“ x 6 3/4“ and is later.
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- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 6ʺD × 20ʺH
- Styles
- Traditional
- Period
- 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Polychrome
- Condition
- Good Condition, Restored, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Tan
- Condition Notes
- The paint is much faded and patinated. Typical for a Santos is the loss of both arms. Good condition with … moreThe paint is much faded and patinated. Typical for a Santos is the loss of both arms. Good condition with imperfections. These have distinct wear and patina from being around for a hundred or hundreds of years. You can see the details in the photographs included in the listing. Most collectors would love these as-is, so I wanted to point out the flaws ahead of purchase. less
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