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Wood Sculpture Vintage » antonio https://woodsculpturevintage.com Wed, 29 Apr 2026 01:57:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 Puerto Rico Art vintage Santo de Palo wood carving of San Antonio de Padua https://woodsculpturevintage.com/puerto-rico-art-vintage-santo-de-palo-wood-carving-of-san-antonio-de-padua/ https://woodsculpturevintage.com/puerto-rico-art-vintage-santo-de-palo-wood-carving-of-san-antonio-de-padua/#comments Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:15:56 +0000 https://woodsculpturevintage.com/puerto-rico-art-vintage-santo-de-palo-wood-carving-of-san-antonio-de-padua/ Read more → ]]>
Puerto Rico Art vintage Santo de Palo wood carving of San Antonio de Padua

Puerto Rico Art vintage Santo de Palo wood carving of San Antonio de Padua

This Puerto Rican Santo de Palo of San Antonio de Padua is in mint condition. It has no cracks holes or damage. Paint is even and smooth. San Antonio measures 9 1/4 inches high from the black base to the top of his head. The two lower bases are rustic and unpainted, but retain a slight smell of ceder or mahogony when covered. All are held together by two nails (See photo). It’s not signed by the santero who carved it. It’s believed to have been made sometime in the 1970’s when the collector was visiting local artisans throughout the island. As is customary with images of San Antonio de Padua, he is wearing a brown Franciscan habit, carrying a book in one arm and the infant Jesus on the other. Formerly, he was used by unmarried women who wanted to find husbands or have children. He can be turned upside down or against a corner until a devotee has their wish granted.
Puerto Rico Art vintage Santo de Palo wood carving of San Antonio de Padua

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Puerto Rico Art vintage Santo de Palo Virgen de Monserrate Antonio Aviles

Puerto Rico Art vintage Santo de Palo Virgen de Monserrate Antonio Aviles

It’s in very good condition and has rustic charm. A small piece of wood is missing on the left wrist (See photo) and her hand has to be firmly reattached with glue. There is a tiny black hole in front of skirt below navel, and the back of cape near her neck (See photos). The Virgin seems carved from one piece of solid wood. The black markings on her face and skirt were painted by Aviles. He also used red paint to fill in the lineal grooves he carved on her skirt. He did not carve Baby Jesus for this Santo. Since it was an early work, Aviles’ recollection is that it’s made of cedar and could be “La Virgin de la Monserrate” although Baby Jesus is not included. Will send additional photos upon request. Statue is 7 3/4 in H (including base) X 3 in Wide X 1 3/4 in Deep. This item is in the category “Art\Art Sculptures”. The seller is “latinoart” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Size: Small
Region of Origin: Puerto Rico
Artist: Antonio Aviles
Production Technique: Carving
Item Height: 7 3/4 in
Item Width: 3 in
Material: Wood
Time Period Produced: 1970-1970’s
Type: Sculpture
Features: One of a Kind (OOAK)
Subject: Religious

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