Vintage 29.5" H Saint Barbara Holy Religious Statue w Glass Eyes Made in Spain For Sale

This vintage and HUGE Saint Barbara (Santa Barbara in Spanish) figurine is a beautifully crafted plaster statue. Handmade in Spain, this religiously themed collectible exudes a sense of tradition and spirituality. Perfect for collectors or those looking to add a touch of faith to their home decor, this figurine embodies the beauty and symbolism of Catholic beliefs. As shown on the photos, there are some chips, nicks, and missing parts. It measures 29.5" tall to the tip of the aureola (26" without the crown/aureola) by 11" wide at ots base, 7 1/8" deep, and it weights over 7 pounds. It is exactly as depicted on the posted pictures.
Overall Structural Integrity:

• Detached Element: The stone tower attribute has some damages and can be removed from the base. It comes attached via an internal metal anchoring pin or nail, which is now exposed on the base.
• Missing Material: There is a noticeable section of missing plaster, gesso, or wood composite material right on the tower, revealing the raw internal material beneath.
• Structural Cracking: Vertically running cracks are visible on the detached tower piece, indicating fragility in the composition.

Surface, Paint, and Gilt Finish:

• Gilt and Paint Wear: The intricate gold-colored stencil patterns along the edges of the pink cloak show significant rubbing, fading, and localized loss, especially near the folds of the garments.
• Surface Soiling: Inbuilt dust, dirt, and dark smudges are accumulated within the recesses of the statue, particularly around the collarbone area and along the lower white tunic.
• Abrasions and Scuffs: There are multiple tiny black or dark brown speckles scattered across the surface of the pink cloak and white tunic, along with minor surface abrasions.

Extremities and Fine Details:

• Hand Damage: The statue's left hand has a completely missing finger (index finger), leaving a flat, raw break line where it snapped off.
• Face: The face appears intact with minimal damage, though mild surface grime and minor superficial scuffs are present.
• The aureola can be removed and the cup has damages on the edge.

Base and Structural Underneath

• Wood Grain Base: The bottom reveals that the inner core of the octagonal base is made of solid wood planks, which have been hollowed or framed along the outer rim.
• Separation Gap: There is a distinct, dark horizontal gap/crack running across the center where two wood planks meet.
• Staining and Adhesive Residue: Large black or dark smudges are visible around the gap, likely indicating where old glue, resin, or stabilizing material was applied or has seeped through over time.
• Exposed Hardware: A bent metal nail or pin protrudes raw from the bottom of the wood plank. This matches the anchoring method seen on top where the tower broke off, suggesting components were pinned entirely through the base.

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