San Sebastian
Mexican, 19th century.
12.5 inches tall.
Carved wood, gessoed, then polychormed.
Condition is good.
A hard to find santo figure showing San Sebastian tied to a tree. He was a Roman soldier who would not deny his christian beliefs so was condemed to die. Ironically, he was not killed when shot with arrows, but lived and later was clubed to death. Sebastian is considered a protector against the plague.
S351 $575
San Sebastian, 12.5" tall
