18th/19th Century European Italian Baroque Limewood Santo Altar Figure

A superb antique European hand-carved and painted limewood Santo altar figure.

Born in Europe in the late 18th / early 19th century, most likely Naples, Italy, the wooden sculpture depicting Christ Child, exceptionally crafted posed standing in the contrapposto style, exquisitely detailed and artfully polychrome painted, finely sculpted curls, mounted on a later wood plinth base.

The museum quality example presents in excellent original unrestored antique condition with beautifully aged patina. Shows little wear, consistent with age, including gesso chippy paint and finger losses. Overall a superb work.

Dimensions: (approx)
16.5″ High, 5.25″ Wide, 4.5″ Deep; 2lbs

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