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Very fine antique santos figure believed to be of the Castilian school and dating to the 17thC. We acquired this …
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Very fine antique santos figure believed to be of the Castilian school and dating to the 17thC. We acquired this piece at auction, from the estate of a sophisticated and advanced collector/dealer in the Philadelphia. area. We do not have additional provenance on this santos.
Carved of an unknown wood, the figure is in a prayerful pose with flowing robes and expressive features. Similar representations have been ID'd as St John the Evangelist, but we leave that up to the experts to determine. Has some remnants of original paint.
Overall dimensions are 6"x 4.25"x 18.25", santos alone measures 4.25"x 3"x 14.75". Condition is as represented in photographs: Some losses of wood and paint. Unmarked, undated.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 4.25ʺD × 18.25ʺH
- Styles
- Byzantine
- Art Subjects
- Figure
- Period
- 17th Century
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Elm
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Chestnut
- Condition Notes
- Condition is as represented in photographs: Some losses of wood and paint. Unmarked, undated. Condition is as represented in photographs: Some losses of wood and paint. Unmarked, undated. less
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