Fine Spanish Colonial Santo In Goldwork Robes, Female Saint With Stone

Lot description

Spanish Colonial carved santo/ altar figure, likely Philippine, 19th c., gesso over wood with polychrome paint, depicting a female saint holding a pebble in right hand, fully carved in the round, with inset glass eyes, adorned in an elaborate silk mantle, the mantle possibly 18th century, with couched floral appliques and metallic lace wire embroidery, central cruciform pendant surrounded by gilt sequins, with lace cuffs and tasseled belt, fine lace undergarment, expected loss and wear to clothing, approx 19.5"h, 7"w, 6"d, 3.25lbs Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas