Click to enlargeSanto, 19c., 11" [sold]

[sold] Beautiful carved wooden statue of an unidentified Saint. Estimated to date from the mid-19th century, this Mexican Santo may be St. Joseph. Severely damaged by fire - likely from candles - the extremely sensitive face remains highly expressive. 11" x 5" x 3", detail views below.195 Mexico.


Santo, 19c., 11" [sold] san18

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