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19th Century Italian Santos Female Figure
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19th Century Italian Santos Female Figure

19th century
Sold 26 March 2025 · The House of Antiques
This “19th Century Italian Santos Female Figure” found a buyer.

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19th Century Hand Carved Religious Italian Santos Female Figure

Look into her eyes to see the pain of her true faith, this example of a mid 19th Century hand carved Italian Santos figure has a touch of airiness to it. With slightly off centre glass eyes still in place. Pine hand carved body and remnants of paint still present. A nice sculptural example with highly decorative appeal.

Dimensions in inches: H 23” x W 9” x D 8”

Age: 1850

Origin: Italy

Condition: Aged

A well aged item that has stood the test of time, considering its age it stands firmly in place. With loss of some fingers, worn painted surface, the pine wood has long gone worm holes present and some loss as the photos aim to show. This item is over 150 years old so please expect this to reflect in its condition.

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this 19th Century Santos Figure to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
58.4cm (22.99")
Width
22.9cm (9.02")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1132330
Dealers Internal Reference
Santos Female Figure
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19th Century Hand Carved Religious Italian Santos Female Figure
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Look into her eyes to see the pain of her true faith, this example of a mid 19th Century hand carved Italian Santos figure has a touch of airiness to it.
The House of Antiques

With slightly off centre glass eyes still in place. Pine hand carved body and remnants of paint still present. A nice sculptural example with highly decorative appeal.

fig 1. A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame.
fig 1. 19th Century Italian Santos Female Figure

Dimensions in inches: H 23” x W 9” x D 8”

Age: 1850

Origin: Italy

Condition: Aged

A well aged item that has stood the test of time, considering its age it stands firmly in place. With loss of some fingers, worn painted surface, the pine wood has long gone worm holes present and some loss as the photos aim to show. This item is over 150 years old so please expect this to reflect in its condition.

fig 2. A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame.
fig 2. 19th Century Italian Santos Female Figure

We strongly suggest reviewing all the photos provided as part of this advert and propose questions where sections are unclear to avoid disappointment upon purchase. A direct message usually takes 24 hours to answer. For multiple years we have sold antique items globally, please expect our items to show relevant age and natural wear, Items only restored due to breaks and major loss, and we always stipulate this in our condition report.

Date of Manufacture

The House of Antiques has dated this 19th Century Santos Figure to the 19th Century.

Height
58.4cm (22.99")
Width
22.9cm (9.02")
Depth
20.3cm (7.99")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1132330
Dealers Internal Ref
Santos Female Figure
The House of Antiques
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Archive I A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century Italian Santos Female Figure

Archive II A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View II
Archive III A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View III
Archive IV A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View IV
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Archive VI A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View VI
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Archive IX A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View IX
Archive X A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View X
Archive XI A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View XI
Archive XII A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View XII
Archive XIII A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View XIII
Archive XIV A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame. View XIV
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Ilford
Essex
IG3 9NZ
United Kingdom
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A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame.
19th Century Italian Santos Female Figure
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A carved wooden nineteenth-century Italian santos figure with articulated arms and a cage-like lower frame.
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  • ObjectSculptures & Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEcclesiastical
  • MaterialWood, Gesso, Pigment
  • ColourMuted Beige
  • MotifsArticulated joints, Cage-style frame, Carved facial features, Polychrome finish
  • SizeH 58.4 cm (23 in) x W 22.9 cm (9 in) x D 20.3 cm (8 in)

Santos figures are carved wooden sculptures of saints used historically in Catholic devotions, often constructed with a cage-like lower body designed to be dressed in elaborate textiles.

These sculptures were typically hand-carved from local timber such as pine, lime, or fruitwood, often featuring gessoed surfaces, polychrome paint, and glass eyes.

Authentic period pieces exhibit hand-carved tool marks, genuine age-related patination, historic pigment degradation, and traditional joinery consistent with nineteenth-century workshop practices.

This piece works effectively as a focal point on a console or sideboard, introducing historical depth and sculptural texture into a curated interior.

Preservation requires stable indoor humidity levels, protection from direct sunlight to prevent pigment fading, and occasional dusting with a dry, soft brush.
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