Beautiful C. 18th Century Carved Santos in Red and Gold Polychrome cream pink copper dating it to the 1850s

dating it to the 1850s

I might guess he was staring wide eyed at his catch

primarily for his own pleasure

The letters on the far sides of each features grooves

Beautiful C. 18th Century Carved Santos in Red and Gold Polychrome cream pink copper dating it to the 1850sI'm not an expert on carved santos in terms of dating and identifying their specific place of origin, but I've looked at a lot, and believe this one likely dates to the 18th rather than the 19th century, and could be even a bit earlier than that. Losses to the arms as evident, but they don't bother me a bit what a marvelous, beatific face, and wonderful carving of the drapery, lending a great sense of movement, enhanced by the super rich red and gold