This evocative Santos figure, probably 18th century, packs a powerful presence for it’s small size, perhaps in part from the lose of its original paint emphasizing the form. There are significant loses to it- both hands and paint and gesso, yet like many objects treasured over long periods of time, it remains compelling. This came from the estate of a man of Norwegian extraction who grew up in South America. His parents established and operated factories in Brazil and Argentina in the 1920s. He and his wife, a USA citizen, lived through out Latin America opening and running factories. After President Nixon opened China to Western Trade, he opened or ran Gillette’ China operations, leaving eventually to establish factories in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. They eventually retired to the Boston’s North Shore. He preceded his wife in death. Many other items will be listed eventually. The Santos could be Latin American or from Macao or the Philippines. At first I had assume it was from the Philippines- their last postings before retiring to the US but he and they as a couple lived in Argentina, Brazil, Panama for many years. The figure is approximately 12 1/2″ tall and 5 1/2″ wide at the base. I believe it to be 18th century. The head is detachable. An extraordinary piece for any collection! The item “Antique Spanish or Portuguese Colonial Santos Figure Scuplture” is in sale since Tuesday, January 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “jp1wol2″ and is located in Saint Johnsbury, Vermont. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Barbados, Bangladesh, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, Ecuador, Egypt, French guiana, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Guadeloupe, Iceland, Jersey, Jordan, Cambodia, Cayman islands, Liechtenstein, Sri lanka, Luxembourg, Monaco, Macao, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Peru, Pakistan, Paraguay, Reunion, Viet nam, Uruguay.
- Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
- Region of Origin: Latin America
- Style: Spanish Colonial
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
- Medium: Wood
- Date of Creation: Pre-1800
- Type: Statue
- Width (Inches): 5 1/2″ at base
- Subject: Religious
- Culture: Spanish Colonial
- Originality: Original
- Height (Inches): 12 1/2″