Large Antique Carved Santos Figure of Saint Anthony of Padua

Late 19th century, possibly Mexico, carved wood, gesso and polychrome painted, glass eyes and eyelashes, the Franciscan saint holding bible in left hand with Christ child above. Figure's right hand would hold associated lily attribute (missing), with carved and gilt nimbus.

37 1/4 x 13 x 17 in.

From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina

Some surface staining to wood; loss to figure's pinky finger on right hand; loss to nimbus; some areas of chipping along base; areas of later paint.