Description:

Mexico, 19th or early 20th century CE. A large, sensitive statue of a saint, probably St Francis of Assisi, carved in wood with a dynamic stance - one foot standing atop a ball, arms out, with his head tilted to one side. He has a classically Franciscan haircut and beard, wide, staring eyes that probably once had inlays, and a wonderfully sculpted flowing belted robe, complete with dangling rope. A pattern of gilding and black marks the robe, very clearly seen on the back. Interestingly, the figure stands atop a carved dais (all part of the same piece of wood) that has a face carved in its front side. Size: 10.55" W x 24.5" H (26.8 cm x 62.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private New Mexican collection

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#117116

  • Condition: Wear to wood, with dark patina and some original gilding. Hands are missing. Eyes probably once had some inlay that is gone.

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