Large Antique Carved Crucifixon Santos

Circa 1900, possibly New Mexico or Mexico, carved wood with gesso and polychrome, expressive carved figure of Christ supported by paint decorated cross with round nimbus and radiating burst mounts, fitted within a tiered wood stand.

40 3/4 x 23 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.

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

Some paint flaking and paint loss; some shrinkage cracks and surface grime; stable separations at shoulders.