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Large Antique Carved Religious Altar Figure

About the Item

A wonderful antique religious carved wood and plaster Catholic Church altar figure. The large sculpture depicting Saint Anthony of Padua, dating to the late 19th / early 20th century. Depicted in Franciscan habit, with pierced gilt metal halo, posed holding a bible and Christ the child, rising on a plinth base. circa 1900 Dimensions (approx): 47" High, 14.25" Wide, 14.5" Deep Great original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged distressed patina. Wear consistent with age and use, including typical chippy paint finish losses.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Depth: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)
  • Style:
    Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged distressed patina. Wear consistent with age and use, including typical chippy paint finish losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977234812092
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