Skip to main content
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

18th Century Italian Baroque Carved Santos Icon Sculpture

About the Item

Majestic 18th century Italian baroque polychrome Santos icon sculpture of a young man. The carved icon is depicted standing and wearing a flowing robe with graceful movement. He has curly hair and dramatic blue eyes with a mesmerizing stare. The sculpture has a missing arm, hand, and numerous losses with a heavily distressed patina as seen in photos. Purported to be from a Northern Italian monastery. From an estate in Santa Barbara, CA.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 52 in (132.08 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: old repairs. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Age appropriate wear with losses, prior insect damage, and old repairs as seen in photos. Missing right arm, left hand.
  • Seller Location:
    Rio Vista, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1555233436192

More From This Seller

View All
18th Century Italian Carved Santo Boy Sculpture Icon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large 18th century Italian carved Santo figural icon sculpture depicting a boy with arms raised dressed in a blue parcel-gilt outfit with boots. Heavily aged and distressed polychrom...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Glass, Lacquer, Giltwood, Wood

Baroque Style Venetian Gilt Carved Barometer by Palladio
By Palladio
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous intentionally aged Venetian barometer made in the baroque taste by Italian artisans Palladio. The diamond shaped frame is painted and embellished with gilt scrollwork and ro...
Category

20th Century Italian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal

Pair of Painted Leather Giraffe Sculptures
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming pair of hand painted leather giraffe sculptures featuring a geometric pattern body and life like heads. Beautifully hand-crafted with expressi...
Category

20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Toys and Dolls

Materials

Leather

Abstract Tulip Form Female Mannequin Display Sculpture
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Atomic age abstract female display mannequin having a tulip form or mermaid style design. Constructed from fiberglass and finished in gilt over a coat of red lacquer. The svelte form...
Category

20th Century European Space Age Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Chrome

19th Century Italian Carved Louis XVI Style Giltwood Barometer
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous late 19th century gilt wood barometer thermometer made in Italy in the Louis XVI or baroque taste. The large barometer features a large carve...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Scientific Instruments

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Italian Baroque Style Carved Giltwood Wall Mirror
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Ornate hand-carved 19th-century Italian wall mirror made in the baroque or rococo taste. The mirror features a thick double framed border decorated with an egg and dart style design ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Baroque Wall Mirrors

Materials

Gesso, Glass, Wood

You May Also Like

Early 18th Century, Italian Santos Figure
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand-painted, parcel-gilt, wood statue of the Virgin Mary mounted on a circa 1725, old-wood base.
Category

Antique 1720s Italian Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Wood

18th Century Spanish Santos
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand carved Santos in original condition. Beautiful old patina.
Category

Antique 16th Century Spanish Sculptures

Materials

Wood

18th Century, Italian Carved Wooden Christ
Located in Buisson, FR
Very beautiful wooden Christ figure with a strong expression and traces of its original color, Italy, circa 1750. Weathered and small losses, old repair...
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

2 Baroque 18th Century Carved Polychrome Decorated Wooden Continental Figurines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of 18th century carved wooden figurines Likely Central European originating somewhere in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, or Northern Italy. Both figurines depict a gallant gentleman in period dress holding a basket replete with fruit or flowers. Each is mounted on an integral wooden base with a rocaille base. These figures are rare and are a fine addition to any period room...
Category

Antique 18th Century European Baroque Models and Miniatures

Materials

Wood

18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Polychrome Cherub Sculpture
Located in Dallas, TX
This antique cherub figure was crafted in Italy, circa 1780. The hand-painted putti carving features its original polychrome and gold leaf finish for a luxurious result. The hand carved cherub is expressive in it's movement and features a wonderful facial expression. The colorful wall hanging...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Italian Religious Items

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Wooden Santos Jesus Sculpture Relic Vintage Antique Glass Eyes
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Interesting 18th Santos figure with glass eyes, but without hands or feet, this piece was part of a large installation. Appears all original with he...
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Spanish Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Recently Viewed

View All