Lot #284: Antique Wooden Carving of a Religious Figure & Carved Base

This figure is made of carved wood with gesso and polychrome paint, depicting a male religious figure with a beard and holding a book in his remaining hand. One arm is missing, and the statue is mounted on a carved wooden base. These figures are often European or Latin American in origin. Santos figures were traditionally used for religious devotion in homes and churches, serving as objects of prayer and veneration. The statue shows signs of age and wear, including missing paint and a missing arm, which is typical for antique pieces of this nature. Base is 4.5” wide and figure is 9.5” tall. Carved wooden base is 6x8” gold painted wood. Pickup category timeslot {A}