Lot 0092

19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Mary w/ Book

Similar Sale History

Sold

19C VIRGIN MARY SPANISH COLONIAL SANTO WALL SCULPTURE: Softly colored 19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo Virgin Mary wall plaque, measures 14 in W x 20 in H Shipping: Shipping costs are not included but both international and national shipping quotes ar

202319C VIRGIN MARY SPANISH COLONIAL SANTO WALL SCULPTURESee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo Virgin Mary: Philippines / Latin America, Spanish Colonial, ca. early 19th century CE. A hand-carved and hand-painted wooden Santo depicting the Virgin Mary dressed in voluminous robes, the folds of which are skil

202319th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo Virgin MarySee Sold Price

Sold

Tall 19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Virgin Mary: New World, Spanish Colonial period, ca. 19th century CE. A tall wooden santo of a holy female figure, probably the Virgin Mary given her blue vestments, with haunting brown glass eyes and a large gold

2018Tall 19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Virgin MarySee Sold Price

Sold

2021Tall 19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Virgin MarySee Sold Price

Sold

Spanish Colonial School, carved wood Santo: Spanish Colonial School, carved wood Santo, 18th/19th c., polychrome painted chip carved wood, of robed sainted standing on orb pedestal, 14.5"h x 7"w x 5.25"d Provenance: Property from the Estate of

2019Spanish Colonial School, carved wood SantoSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Mexican Santo - Virgin Mary with Silver Halo: **Originally Listed At $1000** New World, Spanish Colonial style, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A solemn, beautiful representation of the Virgin Mary, hand-carved from wood, her face shown downcast and

202319th C. Mexican Santo - Virgin Mary with Silver HaloSee Sold Price

Sold

SPANISH COLONIAL MADONNA SAINT MARY SANTO FIGURE: Spanish Colonial santo figure, Madonna, Central America, 19th c., carved wood with polychrome paint, blue robes, hands clasped in prayer, standing on a stepped square base, loss to little finger, nail

2020SPANISH COLONIAL MADONNA SAINT MARY SANTO FIGURESee Sold Price

Sold

Spanish Colonial carved book stand: Spanish Colonial carved book stand, c. 18th c., wood tabletop lectern, joined by wrought iron nails, the side and front rails relief carved with stylized dogs eating foliage, 12"h x 17.5"l x 11"w Prov

2019Spanish Colonial carved book standSee Sold Price

Sold

RELIGIOUS SPANISH COLONIAL FIGURE MADONNA & CHILD: Spanish Colonial carved santo figure, Madonna and Child, 18th/ 19th c., gesso over wood with parcel gilt and polychrome paint, loss of hands, paint, and gesso, approx 15.25"h, 7.5"w, 5"d, 3.5lbs Start

2021RELIGIOUS SPANISH COLONIAL FIGURE MADONNA & CHILDSee Sold Price

Sold

Spanish Colonial School, Santo St. Sebastian: Spanish Colonial School, Santo St. Sebastian, 17th/18th c., Mexico, carved and polychrome decorated wood figure of the martyred Sebastian, 15.5"h x 4.5"l x 4"w Provenance: From a Single Owner Collecti

2019Spanish Colonial School, Santo St. SebastianSee Sold Price

Sold

Early 19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo, Resurrection: New World, Spanish Colonial period, Mexico, ca. early 19th century CE. A striking hand-carved wooden santo depicting the Resurrection of Christ. He stands with one arm raised in blessing, holding a fl

2017Early 19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo, ResurrectionSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Christ Enrobed: **Originally Listed At $1000** New World, Spanish Colonial period or later, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A dramatic, hand-carved wooden santo depicting Christ wearing a red robe. A large repousse silv

202019th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Christ EnrobedSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo, Santiago Matamoros: **Originally Listed At $700** Spanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved and painted wooden Santo depicting Santiago Matamoros also known as Saint James The Greater or Santiago the M

201819th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo, Santiago MatamorosSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo Michael Archangel: **Originally Listed At $250** Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved wooden santo figure of St. Michael the Archangel standing atop a flat platform,

202319th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo Michael ArchangelSee Sold Price

Sold

18th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santos w/ Articulated Jaw: Spanish Colonial, Central America or Mexico, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. Outstanding carved wooden Santos of unknown Saint carved with long flowing robes, wide expressive eyes, tight cropped eyes and

201618th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santos w/ Articulated JawSee Sold Price

Sold

19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Cross w/ 3 Jesus Figures: Central America, Spanish Colonial, ca. 19th century CE. A fascinating ensemble of wooden sculptures: 3 figures of Jesus and a cross atop a square plinth. All 3 saviors present emaciated bodies and wea

202119th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Cross w/ 3 Jesus FiguresSee Sold Price

Recommended Items

Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Santo Figures, 2: Group of Two Spanish Colonial Carved and Painted Wood Santo Figures, 18th century, including one standing on orb pedestal. Both missing arms and with losses to paint. Larger: 13" H x 5" W x 2.75" D. P

Jun 05, 2024Spanish Colonial Carved Wood Santo Figures, 2

$100

SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED WOOD SANTO: Spanish Colonial carved wood santo with remnants of polychrome pigment, possibly San Estanislao de Kostka (Saint Stanislaus Kostka), depicted holding the Christ Child, approx 27"h, 9"w, 6.5&

Jun 09, 2024SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED WOOD SANTO

$300

Antique Spanish Colonial Wood Madonna Santo Figure: 41" x 14" x 11". Antique, likely from the 19th century, large saint/santo bulto carved wooden figure of the Madonna/Virgin Mary with dark hair, darker-toned skin, brown glass eyes, standing on a cloud

2 days LeftAntique Spanish Colonial Wood Madonna Santo Figure

$110

Antique Virgin Mary Wood Santo Folk Statue: 29" x 8" x 3.5". Likely antique from 19th century, either Spanish Colonial or possibly European in make. Hand carved and painted wooden folk sculpture of the Virgin Mary, painted in a deep navy, red,

2 days LeftAntique Virgin Mary Wood Santo Folk Statue

$55

Spanish Colonial Hand carved, polychrome Wood SANTO: Spanish Colonial Hand carved, polychrome Wood SANTO, friar or monk in blue robe with silver painted motif, holding a book, hands outstretched, metal / tin Aureola, on wood base and stand. 1lb. Approx.

Jun 02, 2024Spanish Colonial Hand carved, polychrome Wood SANTO

$350

Antique Spanish Colonial Female Santo Wood Figure: 12.5" x 4.5" x 2". Antique Spanish colonial polychrome female santo carved wood folk art figure, likely of the Virgin Mary. Likely from the 18th or 19th century, possibly dating to earlier. She is pai

2 days LeftAntique Spanish Colonial Female Santo Wood Figure

Antique Wood Spanish Colonial Madonna Santo: 13.5" x 4" x 4" Antique carved hardwood Spanish colonial santos folk art statue/icon depicting the Virgin Mary standing atop a globe. Likely 18th or 19th century. May have once been painted, though su

2 days LeftAntique Wood Spanish Colonial Madonna Santo

Antique John the Baptist Wood Santo Folk Statue: 37" x 11" x 8". Antique John the Baptist hand carved and painted wooden figure, likely a Spanish Colonial santo figure from circa the 19th century. Heavy hardwood figure. The sculpture is depicted wit

2 days LeftAntique John the Baptist Wood Santo Folk Statue

Antique Virgin & Child Wood Santo Folk Carving: 6" x 3" x 2". Antique wooden figure, likely Spanish colonial, depicting a seated Virgin Mary with an infant Jesus in her lap. Probably 19th century or before. Mary is missing both hands. Other wear in

2 days LeftAntique Virgin & Child Wood Santo Folk Carving

Antique Carved Wood Virgin & Child Santo Figure: 37" x 11" x 10". Antique Spanish Colonial / Latin folk art santos sculpture hand carved of wood and painted, depicting Mary holding infant Jesus. Carved from a single block of wood. Unsigned. Wear inc

2 days LeftAntique Carved Wood Virgin & Child Santo Figure

$80

Antique Wood Madonna & Child Folk Santo Statue: 20" x 7" x 5.5". Antique carved wooden folk art santo figure icon/statue. Depicts the Virgin Mary with the infant Christ. Likely Latin Spanish colonial. Probably early 19th century or earlier. Wear in

2 days LeftAntique Wood Madonna & Child Folk Santo Statue

Antique Wood Virgin of Mercy Santo Folk Sculpture: 23" x 9" x 5". Antique Virgin Mary wooden folk sculpture or santo. Figure shows a hooded and robed Mary with hands folded in prayer standing over three hunched figures. Possible depiction of a specifi

2 days LeftAntique Wood Virgin of Mercy Santo Folk Sculpture

$35

Antique Madonna & Child Santo Polychrome Figure: 7.75" x 3" x 2". Antique carved and painted wooden figure depicting Mary seated in a throne reading a book to a young Jesus. Likely Spanish colonial or Mexican from the 19th century. Wear includes chi

2 days LeftAntique Madonna & Child Santo Polychrome Figure

$17

Antique Female Santos Carved Wood Folk Figure: 7.5" x 3.5" x 2". Small carved and painted antique wooden santo figure, possibly Portuguese or Spanish colonial though uncertain. Statue depicts a woman with dark hair and skin wearing a veiled headpi

2 days LeftAntique Female Santos Carved Wood Folk Figure

Antique Spanish Colonial Wood Madonna Santo: 10.75" x 4" x 2". Antique carved polychrome wooden folk santo sculpture of the Madonna, wearing a crown and with hands folded in prayer. Likely Spanish colonial from the 18th or 19th century. The figu

2 days LeftAntique Spanish Colonial Wood Madonna Santo

Antique Jospeh Wood Spanish Colonial Santo Figure: 13" x 5" x 4". Antique carved wooden Santo figure, most likely of Saint Jospeh. Likely Spanish colonial or Latin folk sculpture from probably the 18th or 19th century. Missing right arm and tip of nos

2 days LeftAntique Jospeh Wood Spanish Colonial Santo Figure

19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Mary w/ Book

Item Details

Description

New World, Spanish Colonial/Mexican, ca. 19th century CE. An interesting hand-carved wooden santo of a standing Virgin Mary, well-carved, brightly painted, and outfitted with numerous accessories. Size: 5.25" L x 6.75" W x 21.25" H (13.3 cm x 17.1 cm x 54 cm); 21.25 (54 cm) inches tall with the crown on the head.

Mary's gaze is straight forward and she stands with one arm raised, palm out and the other raised to grasp something. She holds a book and a quill, not common symbols associated with Mary. However, she is dressed in cream and gold, with a royal blue and dark red cloak, and stands atop a cloud with cherubs - the common depiction of the Madonna in Glory, adored by the angels and bathed in heavenly light. She also has a large, hammered tin crown and her neck is draped with a set of rosary beads. She stands atop a green and gold multi-tiered pedestal. It seems likely that worshippers added several of these elements to the original figure of Mary - the hand with the book, for example, has been replaced and may be from a figure of St Teresa of Avila, who was often shown with a book and quill. The clothing and setting of the figure, however, are unmistakably Mary. The revisions to this figure emphasize how well-loved santos could be, and how their worship over time meant that they could be dynamic and changing rather than static pieces of art.

Santos played an important role in bringing the Catholic Church to the New World with the Spanish colonists. These religious figures were hand-carved and often furnished with crowns, jewels, and other accessories, usually funded by religious devotees, and were used as icons to explain the major figures - Mary, Christ, and the saints - to new, indigenous converts. Likewise, they served as a connection to the Old World for Spanish colonists far from home. They became a folk art tradition in the Spanish New World, from modern day Guatemala to as far north as New Mexico and Colorado. Many of them were lovingly cared for over the years, with repairs and paint added as they aged, and played an active part for a long time in the religious life of their communities.

Provenance: Ex-Francis & Lilly Robicsek Collection, Charlotte, NC

All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.

A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.

#120469

Condition

Fine areas of craquelure and small areas of loss to the paint as shown. Losses to two of the fingers on one hand; both hands have been reattached. Crown has slight bending and metal patina. Traces of wax to stabilize accessories. Some areas of overpainting.

Buyer's Premium

24.5%

19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Mary w/ Book

Name: 19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Santo - Mary w/ Book
SKU: 51530329
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $3,000

See Sold Price

Starting Price $1,000

Sell a Similar Item

4 bidders are watching this item.

Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Louisville, CO, us

See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

TOP RATED

Louisville, CO, United States

1,317 Reviews

7,941 Followers