St. Anthony Santos Figure With the Christ Child
Item Details
A santos figure of St. Anthony with the Christ Child. The wooden tonsured priest is wearing the blue hood, scapular and cowl of the Franciscan order in New Mexico and Mexico. Gilding accents the scapular and cincture, with a gilt star-shaped motif spread throughout the garment. In his left hand he holds the Christ Child who wears a yellow garment; St. Anthony’s right hand is held at the same height in an open, welcoming manner. He stands barefoot on a rock-like base. This vintage piece is not marked with a maker’s name.
Condition
-minor damage to hood and base’s wood; wear to wood, paint.; small nail in back of priest’s hood; fingers broken off.
Dimensions
Item #
17WDC115-044