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St Francis 18th C. Carved Wood Polychrome Santo

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St Francis 18th C. Carved Wood Polychrome Santo
For your consideration is a St. Francis 18th C. Carved Wood Polychrome Santo Statue, from Spain. a Classic hand carved Spanish figure of St. Francis. The depiction of the saint in priestly garb is raised on its original plinth base. Appears to be carved from one piece of wood. A santo is a piece of one of various religious art forms found in Spain and areas that were colonies of the Kingdom of Spain, consisting of wooden or ivory statues that depict various saints, angels, or Marian titles, or one of the personages of the Holy Trinity. This hand-carved arms outstretched Santo features wonderful detail. Original white paint mostly faded though still visible on head/neck, original black paint still colours upper cloak and lower robe and shoes; black still visible on hair. Hands were removed, gouges and insect damage noted. Measures approx. 11.25"H x 4.25"W base diameter, 3.25"D, approx weight 12oz.