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Manuel González Santos, known as “El Granadino” (Granada 1765 - 1848) — Saint Joseph with the Christ Child

Manuel González Santos, known as “El Granadino” (Granada 1765 - 1848)

Saint Joseph with the Christ Child

Manuel González Santos, known as 'El Granadino,' created 'Saint Joseph with the Christ Child' in polychrome wood, glass, and silver, reflecting Spanish religious sculptural traditions. The work combines multiple materials to create a vibrant devotional image typical of Granada's 18th-19th century craftsmanship.

Medium
polychrome wood, glass and silver
Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

Master Sculpture & Works of Art Part II

January 19, 2022

Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000

Lot 566

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Manuel González Santos, known as “El Granadino” (Granada 1765 - 1848), Saint Joseph with the Christ Child

Manuel González Santos, known as 'El Granadino,' created 'Saint Joseph with the Christ Child' in polychrome wood, glass, and silver, reflecting Spanish religious sculptural traditions. The work combines multiple materials to create a vibrant devotional image typical of Granada's 18th-19th century craftsmanship.

Medium
polychrome wood, glass and silver
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Religious Art, Gold, Figure, Sculpture, Baroque, Devotional, Polychrome Wood, Child, Saint, Spanish