{"product_id":"italian-santos-figure-val-gardena-19th-century","title":"Italian Santos Figure — Val Gardena, 19th Century","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"171\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eA striking 19th-century Italian Santos figure, hand-carved in the Val Gardena region, known for its long-standing tradition of Alpine wood carving. The figure stands firmly on a square base and holds a small book — a classic symbol of devotion and knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"714\"\u003eThe original polychrome surface has aged beautifully over time, revealing layers of red, ochre, and muted tones beneath a worn, textured patina. The visible wear, including a missing arm, adds to its raw and authentic presence — a true fragment of time rather than a restored object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"716\" data-end=\"828\"\u003eThis piece embodies the essence of devotional folk art: honest, expressive, and shaped by both hand and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"844\"\u003eWood with original polychromy\u003cbr data-start=\"873\" data-end=\"876\"\u003eItaly, Val Gardena, 19th century\u003cbr data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"911\"\u003eHeight: 45 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"927\"\u003eCondition: Worn, with losses and a missing arm, consistent with age\u003cbr data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eMounted on original base\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grande Collector","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53543242989907,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0003\/6415\/0803\/files\/P_MG_2574.jpg?v=1778084660","url":"https:\/\/www.grandecollector.com\/nl\/products\/italian-santos-figure-val-gardena-19th-century","provider":"Grande Collector","version":"1.0","type":"link"}