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Large, 18th Century, Painted Santos Figure

circa 1720

About the Item

Hand-carved and painted, polychrome, Roman Santos figure in mid-stride. The figure wears stylized, flowing robes and stands atop a period base.
  • Creation Year:
    circa 1720
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Age appropriate loss to wood and paint. Splits in wood but all stable.
  • Gallery Location:
    Newport Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2563212572262
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