Spanish Colonial | Carved Wooden Santos Figure | Virgin Mary | Circa 18th Century

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18th-century Spanish Santos carved wooden devotional figure with aged patina
360-degree view of an 18th-century Spanish carved wooden Santos figure showing expressive facial detail, worn polychrome traces, aged patina, and devotional historical character
Antique Spanish Colonial Virgin Mary Santos statue with traces of original polychrome
Hand-carved wooden Catholic Santos figure circa 1700s with spiritual presence
Spanish devotional Virgin Mary sculpture with worn paint and historical patina
18th-century carved religious Santos figure used in church or private altar worship
Spanish Colonial sacred devotional figure with original gesso and paint remnants
Antique Catholic Santos statue showing centuries of veneration and ritual wear
Carved wooden Virgin Mary Santos with forward-held hands and hollowed socket
Historic Spanish religious sculpture with expressive face and beautifully aged surface
Museum-quality 18th-century Santos devotional carving with strong spiritual character
Spanish or Spanish Colonial carved wooden Santos relic symbolizing lived faith
  • 18th-century Spanish Santos carved wooden devotional figure with aged patina
  • 360-degree view of an 18th-century Spanish carved wooden Santos figure showing expressive facial detail, worn polychrome traces, aged patina, and devotional historical character
  • Antique Spanish Colonial Virgin Mary Santos statue with traces of original polychrome
  • Hand-carved wooden Catholic Santos figure circa 1700s with spiritual presence
  • Spanish devotional Virgin Mary sculpture with worn paint and historical patina
  • 18th-century carved religious Santos figure used in church or private altar worship
  • Spanish Colonial sacred devotional figure with original gesso and paint remnants
  • Antique Catholic Santos statue showing centuries of veneration and ritual wear
  • Carved wooden Virgin Mary Santos with forward-held hands and hollowed socket
  • Historic Spanish religious sculpture with expressive face and beautifully aged surface
  • Museum-quality 18th-century Santos devotional carving with strong spiritual character
  • Spanish or Spanish Colonial carved wooden Santos relic symbolizing lived faith
18th-century Spanish Santos carved wooden devotional figure with aged patina
360-degree view of an 18th-century Spanish carved wooden Santos figure showing expressive facial detail, worn polychrome traces, aged patina, and devotional historical character
Antique Spanish Colonial Virgin Mary Santos statue with traces of original polychrome
Hand-carved wooden Catholic Santos figure circa 1700s with spiritual presence
Spanish devotional Virgin Mary sculpture with worn paint and historical patina
18th-century carved religious Santos figure used in church or private altar worship
Spanish Colonial sacred devotional figure with original gesso and paint remnants
Antique Catholic Santos statue showing centuries of veneration and ritual wear
Carved wooden Virgin Mary Santos with forward-held hands and hollowed socket
Historic Spanish religious sculpture with expressive face and beautifully aged surface
Museum-quality 18th-century Santos devotional carving with strong spiritual character
Spanish or Spanish Colonial carved wooden Santos relic symbolizing lived faith

Spanish Colonial | Carved Wooden Santos Figure | Virgin Mary | Circa 18th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spain or Spanish Colonial Territories
Material: Hand-carved wood with traces of original gesso and polychrome
Period: 18th Century (circa 1700s)

Description

This beautiful and devotional 18th-century carved wooden Santos figure, likely representing the Virgin Mary, was created for religious veneration in a church, chapel, or private altar. Depicted standing in serene posture with flowing robes and a gentle facial expression, the figure embodies the grace and spiritual presence characteristic of Spanish Catholic sculpture of the period. The hands are carved forward with a hollowed central opening, indicating that the figure originally held a symbolic attribute such as a rosary, scepter, or Christ Child.

Although much of the original paint has naturally worn away over centuries of devotional life, the remaining traces of pigment and gilding reveal its once richly adorned surface. The deeply aged patina, surface wear, and age cracks tell a story of faith, ritual use, and long historical survival.

Features

- Hand-carved 18th-century Santos devotional figure

- Likely representation of the Virgin Mary

- Forward-held hands with socket indicating former attribute

- Traces of original paint and gilding still visible

- Beautiful surface patina developed over centuries

- A spiritually expressive relic with strong historical presence

Cultural Significance

Santos figures were central to Catholic worship throughout Spain and the Spanish Colonial world. Serving as visual embodiments of sacred presence, they were placed in churches, monasteries, mission chapels, and private devotional spaces. Worn surfaces and softened details reflect centuries of reverence, prayer, candlelight exposure, and ritual handling, making each surviving figure a deeply meaningful artifact of lived faith and cultural history.

Condition

Very good antique devotional condition consistent with age and historical use.
Evidence of original polychrome remains, with expected surface wear, patination, minor losses, and stable age cracking to the wood, particularly at the back. The figure remains structurally sound with strong visual presence.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 10.5 in

Age

225–325 years old

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spain or Spanish Colonial Territories
Material: Hand-carved wood with traces of original gesso and polychrome
Period: 18th Century (circa 1700s)

Description

This beautiful and devotional 18th-century carved wooden Santos figure, likely representing the Virgin Mary, was created for religious veneration in a church, chapel, or private altar. Depicted standing in serene posture with flowing robes and a gentle facial expression, the figure embodies the grace and spiritual presence characteristic of Spanish Catholic sculpture of the period. The hands are carved forward with a hollowed central opening, indicating that the figure originally held a symbolic attribute such as a rosary, scepter, or Christ Child.

Although much of the original paint has naturally worn away over centuries of devotional life, the remaining traces of pigment and gilding reveal its once richly adorned surface. The deeply aged patina, surface wear, and age cracks tell a story of faith, ritual use, and long historical survival.

Features

- Hand-carved 18th-century Santos devotional figure

- Likely representation of the Virgin Mary

- Forward-held hands with socket indicating former attribute

- Traces of original paint and gilding still visible

- Beautiful surface patina developed over centuries

- A spiritually expressive relic with strong historical presence

Cultural Significance

Santos figures were central to Catholic worship throughout Spain and the Spanish Colonial world. Serving as visual embodiments of sacred presence, they were placed in churches, monasteries, mission chapels, and private devotional spaces. Worn surfaces and softened details reflect centuries of reverence, prayer, candlelight exposure, and ritual handling, making each surviving figure a deeply meaningful artifact of lived faith and cultural history.

Condition

Very good antique devotional condition consistent with age and historical use.
Evidence of original polychrome remains, with expected surface wear, patination, minor losses, and stable age cracking to the wood, particularly at the back. The figure remains structurally sound with strong visual presence.

Dimensions (Approximate)

Height: 10.5 in

Age

225–325 years old

Learn More

Discover Spanish Colonial devotional art through Norton Simon Museum

Explore our curated Devotional Art Collection

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