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Antique 18th Century Santos Jointed Puppet Figure Relic Polychrome Custom Stand

Antique 18th Century Santos Jointed Puppet Figure Relic Polychrome Custom Stand

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Antique 18th Century Santos Jointed Puppet Figure Relic Polychrome Custom Stand

About the Item

An antique, circa late 17th Century Italian Santos reliquary figure in relic form presented on a custom stand of a later date. The figure is presented in wood, possibly pine, as a realistically hand carved jointed form with a gesso overlay and a polychrome finish. The polychrome finish details a rather harsh experience with blood and blood splatter covering the back of the figure as well as some on the sides and front. Both Jesus Christ and Saint Sebastian come to the forefront as possible identities, however I am sure there are others as well. The figure is presented on a custom stand that consists of a wood base with an attached metal rod. The figure rests atop the rod thanks to a piece of small hardware on the upper portion of the back. Many Santos figures were installed at personal altars in the homes of devotees while larger figures were in houses of worship. The Santos figure has a long history: "Santos makers worked in the European tradition of polychrome (painted wooden) sculpture. Typically, a santero carved and sanded a locally available wood to achieve the desired contour and expression. Then he applied size (animal glue) and gesso (chalk in animal glue) or gesso-soaked clothe to prepare the surface. He might have further sanded the gesso to achieve a smoother surface for painting. Gesso provides an ideal ground to receive paint. Without gesso, paint would sink into the wood, yielding less color. Sometimes, an artist applied colored bole (fine clay and glue) on top of gesso as special preparation for gold leaf. To decorate more elaborate polychromes, he could also use gesso to build three-dimensional designs and then apply paint or gold leaf."

Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 6 in (15.24 cm)Depth: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Fabric,Metal,Paint,Wood
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Late 18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1790's
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. In fair antique relic condition with age appropriate wear and loss. Structurally sound and in stable surface condition.
Seller Location:
Atlanta, GA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU7240240885402

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