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Antique Polychrome Paint Decorated Santos Figurine or Sculpture

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A fine antique Santos figurine. In polychrome painted decoration over carved wood and some areas of gesso. Likely Latin-American in origin. We're unsure which saint is depicted with this figure. Simply a wonderful piece of religious iconography! Date: 19th Century Overall Condition: It is in overall fair, as-pictured, used estate condition. Condition Details: With losses to the gesso, painted surface, and wooden elements throughout. It perhaps had at one point a hole or crown. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Measurements: Height: ca. 10 7/8 in. Width: ca. 4 1/4 in. Depth: ca. 2 1/2 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10.88 in (27.64 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Polychromed
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. With losses to the gesso, painted surface, and wooden elements throughout. It perhaps had at one point a hole or crown. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV X221stDibs: LU1610234001952
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