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18th C. Colonial Polychrome Wood Clergyman / Saint
18th C. Colonial Polychrome Wood Clergyman / Saint
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Description
South America, Brazil, ca. 18th century CE. A finely carved and painted wooden figurine depicting a bishop or a saint, possibly Saint Dominic, a Spanish priest and founder of the Dominican Order. Dominic is also known as the patron saint of astronomers. The figure wears a red-lined, dark brown mantle over white and black robes, all trimmed with gold hued paint, and stands upon a tiered base. His face is sensitively carved and detailed with inlaid eyes, possibly made of glass. A lovely antique statue honoring the patron saint. Size: 9.75" x 3" x 2.25" (24.8 x 7.6 x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private T. Jones collection, New York, NY

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#110658
Condition
Right hand missing. Left hand missing fingers. Figure reattached to base. Surface wear and abrasions to figure and base as shown.
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18th C. Colonial Polychrome Wood Clergyman / Saint

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