{"product_id":"18th-19th-century-hand-carved-polychrome-santo-possibly-st-john","title":"18th–19th Century Hand-Carved Polychrome Santo, Possibly St. John","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot qMYqUG_convSearchResultTextHighlightSafari\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5d5274-3840-83ea-a0c6-fcfec244a50c-2\" data-is-intersecting=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-6a5d5274-3840-83ea-a0c6-fcfec244a50c-2\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-6a5d5274-3840-83ea-a0c6-fcfec244a50c-2\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-70\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-15 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-conversation-screenshot-content=\"\" class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"7cf7091d-35ff-46dd-80c3-92f3b6da9651\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"659\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully hand-carved 19th-century wooden santo retaining remnants of its original polychrome painted surface and a rich, timeworn patina. With its expressive face, flowing robes, and distinctive carved headdress, this devotional sculpture embodies the warmth and craftsmanship characteristic of Spanish Colonial and Mexican folk art.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"966\"\u003eCarved from solid wood, this sculpture displays wonderful age, expressive facial features, and the honest wear collectors appreciate in authentic devotional objects. The softened paint, exposed wood, and centuries of handling have created a beautiful surface that speaks to its history and devotional use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003eWhile the figure has sustained losses over time—including both hands and its original identifying attributes—its sculptural quality and enduring presence remain unmistakable. Today it serves as both a compelling work of folk art and a meaningful example of early Catholic devotional carving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1h7nq73\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1277\"\u003eMeasurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gi7ih\" data-start=\"1278\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003eApproximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1317\"\u003e6.5\" tall × 4\" wide\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1uef3h1\" data-start=\"1319\" data-end=\"1332\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1333\" data-end=\"1646\"\u003eOriginal antique condition with age-related wear throughout. Losses include both hands and the original identifying attributes, along with expected paint wear, surface abrasions, scattered wood losses, and an age crack consistent with antique hand-carved wood sculpture. Structurally stable and ready for display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1796\"\u003eAn exceptional addition to a collection of Spanish Colonial art, Mexican folk art, santos, Catholic devotional objects, or early religious antiques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52708023435575,"sku":null,"price":285.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0987\/0281\/9639\/files\/IMG_0341.jpg?v=1784660443","url":"https:\/\/georgeleighco.com\/products\/18th-19th-century-hand-carved-polychrome-santo-possibly-st-john","provider":"George Leigh \u0026 Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}