Hispano-Colonial School Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child, 17th Century

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Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child, Hispano-Colonial School, 17th century polychrome wood with period base, Baroque polychrome wood carving … Read more Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child, Hispano-Colonial School, 17th century polychrome wood with period base, Baroque polychrome wood carving depicting Saint Anthony of Padua with the Child Jesus in his arms and a lily branch in his right hand. The sculpture, approximately 45–50 cm in total height, retains much of its original polychromy and antique patina, reinforcing its authenticity. It is also presented on its original 17th-century base, an element that lends historical coherence and rarity to the piece. The serene face and the Franciscan habit with its vertical folds reveal the devotional sensibility characteristic of Hispano-Colonial religious imagery. 45 cm carved, 61 cm with base and crown, 24 cm wide See less