A New Mexican tabernacle crucifix statuary
A New Mexican tabernacle crucifix statuary
Early 19th century
The carved and painted wood crucifix later adorned with various silvered metal and felt jewelry items, mounted to a custom cruciform pinewood and linen frame
Crucifix: 31.5" H x 22" W x 5" D; Frame: 36.5" H x 28.625" W x 1.5" D
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, and soiling commensurate with age. The figure with losses to fingers and scattered rubbed loss to paint. Figure separated from its mounting at the feet. The crucifix with evidence of wood worm. Frame in good condition. Lot includes two older associated swatches of cloth. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
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A New Mexican tabernacle crucifix statuary
Early 19th century
The carved and painted wood crucifix later adorned with various silvered metal and felt jewelry items, mounted to a custom cruciform pinewood and linen frame
Crucifix: 31.5" H x 22" W x 5" D; Frame: 36.5" H x 28.625" W x 1.5" D
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, and soiling commensurate with age. The figure with losses to fingers and scattered rubbed loss to paint. Figure separated from its mounting at the feet. The crucifix with evidence of wood worm. Frame in good condition. Lot includes two older associated swatches of cloth. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.
