Beautiful C. 18th Century Carved Santos in Red and Gold Polychrome cream pink copper " and "limberjacks

" and "limberjacks

a British-born painter

primarily for his own pleasure

He's in very good condition

Beautiful C. 18th Century Carved Santos in Red and Gold Polychrome cream pink copper " and "limberjacksI'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