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Early hand carved Santos figure of the Christ Child with left foot standing on the orb of the world

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Early hand carved Santos figure of the Christ Child with left foot standing on the orb of the world
Early hand carved Santos figure of the Christ Child with left foot standing on the orb of the world - the world has a snake wrapping the perimeter (losses to snake) representing the devil. The Child stands on a turned pedestal. The entire sculpture is alll hand painted gesso over wood, probably 17th or 18th century. Condition: Right hand missing - loss of 1 finger on left hand - early repair to right foot - scattered (mostly minor) gesso and paint losses on figure - base with extensive gesso losses. Overall, considering its age, good condition.18.5"H. Mostly likely, Italian or Spanish.
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