For your consideration is a beautiful antique, hand-carved polychrome wooden Santos statue depicting a Christian Apostle or Evangelist (likely Saint Peter or Saint Paul) holding a sacred text. This piece features wonderful historic craftsmanship, boasting an intricately draped cloak and classic regional features.


A fascinating highlight of this specific figure is the antique paper merchant label preserved on the bottom of the block base. The label marks its provenance from a historic art/antique gallery situated near the famous "Calle de Mira el Río" antique and flea market district in Madrid, Spain.


- Height: Approximately 9 inches (as shown in the measurement photo)

- Material: Hand-carved solid wood (polychrome painted surface finish)

- Subject: Religious Saint / Apostle / Santos Folk Art

- Estimated Period: 18th to 19th Century

- Origin: Spain (Confirmed via vintage Madrid base label)


This statue is in honest antique condition with a stunning natural patina. It exhibits authentic signs of age, including historic paint loss/flaking, structural shrinkage lines in the wood, and a missing accessory from the left hand slot (typical for devotional figures of this era). Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to evaluate the condition details.


Photos should be considered as visual description of item. If discrepancy between photos and descriptions, photos should be considered the more accurate until or unless confirmed otherwise.


Normally ships within 24 hours. 39th Ave and Dunlap Phoenix 85051 for local pick up.


This is a beautiful, beautiful piece.