19th C. Mexican Wood Santos - Saint Francis of Assisi
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Mexico, 19th or early 20th century CE. A large, sensitive statue of a saint, probably St Francis of Assisi, carved in wood with a dynamic stance - one foot standing atop a ball, arms out, with his head tilted to one side. He has a classically Franciscan haircut and beard, wide, staring eyes that probably once had inlays, and a wonderfully sculpted flowing belted robe, complete with dangling rope. A pattern of gilding and black marks the robe, very clearly seen on the back. Interestingly, the figure stands atop a carved dais (all part of the same piece of wood) that has a face carved in its front side. Size: 10.55" W x 24.5" H (26.8 cm x 62.2 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Private New Mexican collection
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#117116
Provenance: Ex-Private New Mexican collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#117116
Condition
Wear to wood, with dark patina and some original gilding. Hands are missing. Eyes probably once had some inlay that is gone.
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19th C. Mexican Wood Santos - Saint Francis of Assisi
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
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