Antique 18thC Spanish Colonial Carved Painted Gilt Santo Figure Virgin Mary 1750

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The finely carved figure depicts the Virgin standing aloft a crescent moon above a host of winged angel heads, which … Read more The finely carved figure depicts the Virgin standing aloft a crescent moon above a host of winged angel heads, which is characteristic of the Immaculate Conception. The statue is hand-painted and gilded in the "estofado" technique, the Virgin is fitted with a silver halo or crown.
Both hands are lacking, much of the original paint and gilding is present, condition is good and this very attractive figure is ready to display. See less