Italian or Spanish Santo, St. Francis of Assisi
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Antique santo figure of St. Francis of Assisi, Italian or Spanish hand-carved, gessoed, polychromed, and gilded sculpture, probably 18th/19th century, depicted in fine robes and cape, with glass eyes, in his proper left hand a large Bible, mounted on a socle with later faux marbling and carved gilt cartouche shield incised "S. Francis / Co. de Poria(?)." 17" H. Proper right hand with losses to fingers, losses to gesso and painted surfaces, the top of the Bible with short metal rod where a figure of the Christ Child, now missing, would have perched.
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Italian or Spanish Santo, St. Francis of Assisi
Estimate $400 - $600
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