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Baroque Period European Antique Carved Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
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A scarce Baroque Period European antique hand carved and painted wood santo altar figure, 17th/18th century, the religious folk art sculpture depicting Madonna of the Immaculate Conception, with heavily distressed patina over the whole, having remnants of gesso and polychrome pigments, resting on a later / unassociated stepped molded long hexagonal wooden base, typical loss to hands, overall a superb museum quality example.
Dimensions: (approx)
Overall: 13" High, 8.25" Wide, 5.25" Deep; 1.75 lbs;
Without stand / figure only: 11" not including dowel.
Great original unrestored antique condition with highly desirable heavily worn distressed patina, remnants of pigment remain, scattered chippy paint losses. Loss to hands. Later / unassociated antique base.
- Dimensions:Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
- Style:Baroque (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1700
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original unrestored antique condition with highly desirable heavily worn distressed patina, remnants of pigment remain, scattered chippy paint losses, loss to hands, later / unassociated antique base.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977233645972
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