Spanish Colonial Santo Hand-Carved Wooden Religious Statue | 18th-19th Century

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Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
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  • Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
  • Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
  • Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
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  • 748559
  • 748559
  • 748559
  • 748559
  • 748559
  • 748559
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  • 748559
Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
Antique Spanish Colonial wooden devotional statue, circa 18th–19th century, hand-carved with open hands in blessing pose, mounted on pedestal, with remnants of original gilt and polychrome paint, patina, and wear from centuries of use.
748559
748559
748559
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748559
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Spanish Colonial Santo Hand-Carved Wooden Religious Statue | 18th-19th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spanish Colonial (likely Latin America)
Material: Hand-carved wood with remnants of original polychrome and gilt paint
Period: Circa 18th–19th Century

Description
This antique devotional statue, possibly representing a saint or the Virgin Mary, is carved from solid wood and retains traces of its original gilding and polychrome decoration. The figure is shown with open hands in a gesture of blessing or supplication, mounted on an integral wooden pedestal. The carving displays the spiritual solemnity and rustic craftsmanship typical of Spanish Colonial ecclesiastical art. Visible wear, patina, and natural wood splitting attest to centuries of devotional use and reverence.

Features

- Hand-carved wooden devotional figure

- Traces of original gilt and polychrome surface

- Open hands in gesture of blessing or supplication

- Integral carved pedestal base

- Rich aged patina with natural splitting and surface wear

Cultural Significance
Spanish Colonial religious sculptures played an essential role in the spread of Catholic devotion across the Americas. Figures of saints and the Virgin Mary were central to churches, monasteries, and private shrines, offering visual focus for prayer and instruction. The combination of polychromy and gilding emphasized divine radiance, making these works both spiritually potent and visually striking.

Condition
Good antique condition. Visible cracks, surface wear, and paint loss consistent with age. Retains stability despite wood splitting. No modern repairs noted.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 13 in 

Age
Estimated 18th–19th century

Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: Spanish Colonial (likely Latin America)
Material: Hand-carved wood with remnants of original polychrome and gilt paint
Period: Circa 18th–19th Century

Description
This antique devotional statue, possibly representing a saint or the Virgin Mary, is carved from solid wood and retains traces of its original gilding and polychrome decoration. The figure is shown with open hands in a gesture of blessing or supplication, mounted on an integral wooden pedestal. The carving displays the spiritual solemnity and rustic craftsmanship typical of Spanish Colonial ecclesiastical art. Visible wear, patina, and natural wood splitting attest to centuries of devotional use and reverence.

Features

- Hand-carved wooden devotional figure

- Traces of original gilt and polychrome surface

- Open hands in gesture of blessing or supplication

- Integral carved pedestal base

- Rich aged patina with natural splitting and surface wear

Cultural Significance
Spanish Colonial religious sculptures played an essential role in the spread of Catholic devotion across the Americas. Figures of saints and the Virgin Mary were central to churches, monasteries, and private shrines, offering visual focus for prayer and instruction. The combination of polychromy and gilding emphasized divine radiance, making these works both spiritually potent and visually striking.

Condition
Good antique condition. Visible cracks, surface wear, and paint loss consistent with age. Retains stability despite wood splitting. No modern repairs noted.

Dimensions (approximate)
Height: 13 in 

Age
Estimated 18th–19th century

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