Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
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Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Mexico Polychrome Santo Altar Figure
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- Dimensions:Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 5.25 in (13.34 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1800
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original 200 year old unrestored antique condition. Desirable beautifully aged heavily distressed patina over the whole, w/typical wear consistent w/age, including old touchups, chippy paint losses, lacking weapons, losses to foot and base.
- Seller Location:Forney, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5977233647952
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