Are these wooden religious sculptures older or new made to look old?

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Elen Beattie, Apr 4, 2025.

  1. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Hi all! I think my auction purchases are getting a little wackier :hilarious::bag:. I picked these three wooden religious statuettes up recently (didn't pay much) because I though they looked a little older. Are they polychrome painted? Do you think they have any age or are they newer made to look old/touristy type pick-ups? There is a pic with my hand for size context. Any info regarding age or origin would be great. Thanks all and happy Friday!
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    Elen Beattie, Apr 4, 2025
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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    They're made to look old. They are polychrome which just means painted in many colors. These types of items were popular in the 1960s/1970s. If they were genuinely old and Medieval, they would be more finely carved. Here, for instance, is a 16th century Saint Roch.

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    Debora, Apr 4, 2025
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  3. Elen Beattie

    Elen Beattie Well-Known Member

    Ok great, thank you!
     
    Elen Beattie, Apr 4, 2025
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