Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
SPANISH COLONIAL STYLE
After the conquest of Mexico in 1521 and the Philippines in 1565, Spain dictated a global culture. The colonization of territories in the Americas, Western Europe, Africa, Oceania and the Pacific imposed the values of Spain, including Catholicism, while the extraction of resources reinforced the empire’s wealth and power. Unlike many styles that came out of European colonialism, such as British Colonial, Spanish Colonial furniture and architecture frequently mixed local heritage with the artistic traditions of Spain.
Spanish Colonial furniture was informed by the shifting styles of Europe as well as Indigenous culture. There were Inca tapestries depicting Spanish coats of arms and Baroque chairs adorned with tropical flora. The butaca, a low easy chair popular in the Caribbean, was inspired by Rococo’s curving forms and the shape of precolonial seating. In New Mexico, Pueblo artisans carved chests with patterns reminiscent of Anasazi art.
Even within the homes of the wealthy, furniture was usually restricted to necessities like benches, desks, cupboards and chests. These were often ornately designed and especially important for storing prized goods like textiles. Spanish Colonial houses were built with adobe and clay and tended to be minimally decorated, so the style’s heavily carved wooden furniture pieces stood out against a home’s white stucco walls.
The Spanish Colonial period mostly came to an end after the territories achieved independence from Spain. However, its aesthetics continued to influence Southwestern style and Spanish Colonial Revival style after Spanish Colonial style was used extensively at San Diego’s 1915 Panama-California Exposition.
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Style: Spanish Colonial
Eskimo Boy and Girl by Lladro
Located in Miami, FL
A gres polychromed ceramic figurines by Lladro, two Eskimo children huddle together for warmth. Originally designed by Juan Huerta and one of the first lines ex...
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Late 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
18th Century, Spanish Colonial Madonna/Saint Statue in Carved & Polychromed Wood
Located in Miami, FL
A lovely and rare Spanish colonial statue of a madonna or female saint in carved and polychromed wood with movable arms and hands. Philippines, circa 1700s. In her time and within th...
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18th Century Philippine Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
17th Century Spanish Colonial Hispano-Philippine Carved Santo
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce 17th century Spanish Colonial carved wood santo with provenance from the National Museum of the Philippines Manila.
circa late 1600s
A large part of what makes this example so very rare is not just the age and condition, but the saint depicted, San Roque.
The Hispano-Philippine (Spanish-Filipinos) hand carved hard wood religious altar figure presents splendidly, with scattered remnants of original gesso and polychrome pigments, the exceptionally sculpted religious folk art depicting San Roque (Saint Roch or Rocco), the 14th century Catholic patron saint frequently invoked against the plaque, various infectious disease, as well as patron saint of dogs, invalids, of falsely accused people, and of bachelors, amongst others.
Provenance / Acquisition:
Retaining registration - identification label to verso from The Republic of the Philippines (RP) National Museum of the Philippines Manila with hand written registration number.
Acquired from highly reputable auction house, Austin Auction Gallery, est. 1982, Austin, Texas. February 2022 catalog.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 15.75" High, 5" Wide, 4" Deep.
Figure: 14" High
1.5lbs
Great original antique condition, especially considering it's around 350 years old. Nicely aged patina over the whole. Presented on a later wood plinth base. Typical loss to right arm, minor finish losses, old tiny metal plate added to prevent age related splitting, all wear consistent with age, and only adds to the overall sophisticated character, authenticity, and charming rustic warmth that can only be acquired over long periods of time.
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love religious antiques, from an antique altar, church architectural salvaged building and ornamental elements, reliquary, tabernacle cabinet...
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17th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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After Salvador Dali "L'Ange Surrealiste" Bronze
Located in Astoria, NY
After Salvador Dali (Spanish, 1904-1989) "L'Ange Surrealiste" Bronze Sculpture, signed on base, mounted on ebonized stepped base. 15.25" H x 5.5" W x 5.25" D.
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20th Century Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Antique Carved Wooden Spanish Colonial Santo
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique hand carved antique Spanish colonial wooden santo.
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19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Vintage Spanish Colonial Wood Santo Saint Sculpture
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th C Spanish Colonial Wood Santo / Saint / Angel sold as found in vintage condition showing normal signs of wear and tear. Wonderful worn origi...
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19th Century Central American Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Craved and Gilded Santo 17th Century
Located in Toronto, CA
This is a lovely Spanish Colonial antique Santo figure, beautifully gilded with tones of deep red underpainting showing through. The statue represents a...
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17th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Antique Spanish Colonial Statue Santo Madonna
Located in Atlanta, GA
A most spectacular antique Spanish Colonial figure of Madonna, Mexico circa 19th century possibly earlier. Constructed in plaster with carved and gilt wood accent. Realistic in style...
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19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
Antique Spanish Latin Polychromed Carved Wood Figure Madonna and Child Statue
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 32" Spanish Latin Polychromed Carved Wood Figure Depicting Madonna and Child. Item features is a tall impressive form, hand carved details with weathered gilt polychromed fin...
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18th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Figure In Carved And Polychromed Wood
Located in Bradenton, FL
19th Century Spanish Colonial wood and polychromed hand carved figure of a Santos or possibly Jesus. The practice of creating Santos figures began in Spain and they usually wore orna...
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18th Century Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
19th Century Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures 'Set 3'
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...
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Early 1900s Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco, Wood
19th Century Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic set of study hands saint sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...
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Early 1900s Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Antique Spanish-Colonial Santo
Located in Atlanta, GA
An very well weathered Spanish-colonial Santo, likely depicting St Michael or St Miguel. Carved from the wood, the statue displays historical loss on both limbs and also the wings on...
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Late 18th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Spanish Colonial Religious Wood Carving Icon, Christ Crucified with Two Thieves, Late 19th Century
This late 19th-century Spanish Colonial religious wood carving icon is a finely c...
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19th Century South American Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
19th Century Blonde Polychrome Madonna
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This hand-carved wooden figure represents the Virgin Mary as a child (Niña María), a subject cherished in Spanish Colonial art. Originating from Guatemala, the sculpture features pol...
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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Gesso, Glass, Wood, Paint
Early Carved Wood And Polychrome Religious Figure
Located in Bradenton, FL
Beautifully carved religious figure, of solid wood painted in colors of red, brown and green. Figure is bearded and holding a book in left hand and a large feather in right hand, res...
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19th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Spanish Colonial Column Base Depicting Putti Holding Corbel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
pre 1825, Spanish Colonial, wooden polychrome column base depicting a putti holding up a corbel where a pillar would have been sat. The pillar is long gone but the intricate carvings...
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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Gesso, Wood, Paint
18th century Antique Wood-carved Santo figure in later Tabernacle
Located in Leesburg, VA
18th century Antique Wood-carved Santo figure in later Tabernacle
Anonymous
Spain or Spanish Americas; 18th century
Polychrome wood (santo); oak (tabernacle)
Approximate size: 18.5...
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Mid-18th Century Spanish Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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Wood, Oak
Early 20th century Spanish figure terracotta planter
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare and unusual spanish figure, circa 1920
Hand painted and wearing spanish costume. Figure supported by a cast palm tree base with 3 deep holes, for holding possibly 3 real palm b...
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Early 20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta, Paint
19th Century Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures 'Set 2'
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1900. We offer this fantastic Set of Study Hands Saint Sculptures. This set of pieces belonged to a sculptor of religious figures who used these models to create the christian ...
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Early 1900s Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Spanish Colonial Antique Santo Figure
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning antique parcel-giltwood statue of St. John, 19th century, possibly earlier, from Mexico, Spanish Colonial with polychrome paint decoration. St John was depicted as a regal...
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19th Century Mexican Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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Gold Leaf
19th Century Spanish Colonial Carved Wooden Bishop Religious Figure
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved wooden Spanish Colonial bishop religious figure with mitre, robe, and metal crucifix hanging around his neck, dating to the 19th century...
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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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Wood
18th c Spanish Colonial Guatemalan Carved Wooden Santos, San Miguel
Located in Milford, NH
A nicely carved Spanish Colonial carved wooden santos of San Miguel, Guatemalan in origin, dating to the 18th century. This wooden sculpture is mo...
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18th Century Guatemalan Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
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Leather, Wood
Late 19th Century Signed Mahogany Nautical Hand-Carved Mermaid Sculpture Statue
Located in Miami, FL
Charming one of a kind, late 19th Century large Mahogany Mermaid Sculpture hand carved out of one piece of solid wood.
Very detailed the Hair and Tail textured carvings, and the sensitivity of the Sculptor with the entire upper body.
The Mermaid is holding a drum, the other arm can hold a flag. Another drum is next to her at the base.
Signed by unknown Artist E. KETAN.
The Nautical Mermaid...
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Late 19th Century American Antique Spanish Colonial Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Mahogany, Paint
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ABOUT
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CREATOR Unknown. Mexico.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1820.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Carved, Painted Wood.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing piece above book. Chip under left eye. Chipping paint throughout. Repair to left foot. Structurally sound.
DIMENSIONS H 36 in. W 10.5 in. D 10 in.
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Spanish Colonial figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Spanish Colonial figurative sculptures for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Late 20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage figurative sculptures created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include decorative objects, more furniture and collectibles, serveware, ceramics, silver and glass and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, plaster and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Spanish Colonial figurative sculptures made in a specific country, there are North America, Europe, and Mexico pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original figurative sculptures, popular names associated with this style include and Europa Antiques. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for figurative sculptures differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $24,500 while the average work can sell for $2,500.