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"Saint Lucia" Early 19th Century Santos Figure Polychromed Mexico

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£829.40
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€955.77
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CA$1,526
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NOK 11,297.58
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About the Item

She is depicted holding a tray aloft with her eyes, which she gouged out in order to keep from being married off to a Pagan. Polychromed gesso with gilding. Some small bits of polychrome missing off the back, as seen in the images.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1830
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Wiscasset, ME
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU101766069723

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