Antique Carved Santos Figure of a Tonsured Saint

Item Details

An antique carved wood Santos of an unidentified tonsured saint wearing a blue robe. The sleeves of his robe appear to be applied fabric that has been painted to be consistent with his robe. He is standing on a chamfered green base. There are no identifying marks or symbols. 1938.0476

Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections

Condition

some loss of paint and some cracking along seams. some losses to the sleeves of the robe. The rear of the base may have been removed.

Dimensions

item

Item #

17COL077-128