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A 19th Century Spanish Colonial Santos Depicting The Virgin of the Apocalypse

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The naive, hand carved wood figure of The Holy Mother vanquishing the Apocalyptic Beast, showing the Holy Virgin standing over the Beast (Satan), pinning it down with her left foot on its back, while impaling it with a spear (absent), her opposing hand holding the remnants of an open Bible. Decorated overall with hand painted polychrome & gilt detail over gesso, mounted upon its original plinth wood base. Measuring, 8” high x 4” wide x 3.25” deep.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 4 in (10.16 cm)Depth: 3.25 in (8.26 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850 or Earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. In good overall condition, exhibiting an old un-restored surface with minor losses, all consistent with the materials and age of approximately 170 years or more.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2728341453862

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