Sculpture, Santo - 25 cm - Wood

Wooden sculpture depicting a hermit saint.
Carved wooden sculpture depicting a hermit saint, probably European devotional production, dating from the 18th to the 19th century.

The figure is depicted standing, wrapped in a broad drapery, with a long beard and a gathered, contemplative demeanor. The hand resting on the chest and the arm slightly extended give the composition an expressive and meditative character, typical of popular religious sculpture.
The iconography does not allow a definite identification of the saint; the work is therefore presented as that of a hermit saint.

The sculpture rests on an integral wooden base, contemporary with the work. The wood shows a uniform dark patina, with signs of wear, small losses and traces of time compatible with the object's age. No obvious restorations are noted. Overall condition is good, as visible in the photographs.

Dimensions:
Overall height is approximately 24 cm (including the base).

An interesting item for collectors of sacred art, antique wooden sculpture, and popular devotion.

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