A rare C18th carved wood “Santo “ with original glass eyes.

Spanish Circa 1790. Articulated arms.

Dimensions :- 70” high on a base 32” wide x 22” deep. ( 178 cms high on base 80cms wide x 56 cms deep )

Santo statues and statuettes, carved in the round, are commonly known as revultos or informally as bultos.

Among bultos, two distinct types are often noted, the bastidor ('frame', 'structure') style, a mannequin intended to be dressed with clothing and accessories, and the detallado ('detailed') style, with adornments painted on permanently (though sometimes also featuring added items). Bastidores often have interchangeable or posable arms, and sometimes feature a cage-like lattice (thus the name) to hold and shape the vestments….similar to this one in our shop.