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A wonderfully aged hand-carved wooden Santos figure, likely dating to the 18th or 19th century. The figure retains traces of …
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A wonderfully aged hand-carved wooden Santos figure, likely dating to the 18th or 19th century. The figure retains traces of its original polychrome painted surface, with a red cloak, dark hair and a deep green painted base. Glass eyes and the expressive raised hand give it a strong, soulful presence.
Beautifully worn from age, with extensive craquelure, paint loss, surface wear, old wormholes and losses throughout. These imperfections are part of its history and give the piece the authentic character collectors look for in early religious carvings. Presented as found and best appreciated for its wonderfully timeworn surface.
Keywords: Spanish Colonial Santos, antique religious figure, carved wood saint, polychrome sculpture, glass eyes, devotional art, folk art, ecclesiastical antique, 18th century style, 19th century sculpture
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- Dimensions
- 3ʺW × 2ʺD × 10ʺH
- Styles
- Spanish Colonial
- Period
- 19th Century
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Antique condition with significant age-related wear throughout. Extensive craquelure, flaking and losses to the original painted surface, along with old … moreAntique condition with significant age-related wear throughout. Extensive craquelure, flaking and losses to the original painted surface, along with old wormholes, small cracks, chips and areas of wood loss. Both original glass eyes are present. Wear and losses to the hands, feet and base are consistent with the figure’s age and devotional use. Structurally stable and presented as found; no recent restoration is apparent. less
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