LARGE 19TH CENTURY WOOD SANTOS Description: Beautifully carved naive 19th century wood Santos in original painted surface found in the south of France. Circa: 1860 Santos figures originally take their name from the Spanish word for saint and the form goes back hundreds of years. They played important roles as objects of veneration in daily religious life. This example is unusually tall and has a wonderful, peaceful expression. Condition: some minor restoration to several of the fingers and age appropriate wear to the surface Measurements: Height: 68" Price: $4,800 Phone: 312-738-9747 E-mail: finnegangallery@sbcglobal.net