A group of Latin American santos figures
A group of Latin American santos figures
19th/20th century
The carved wood and polychrome figures, some with gilt accents, applied metal, or fabric elements, comprising Our Lady of Guadalupe, three Saint Anthony of Padua figures, Saint Francis, one possibly Saint Roche, and a figure of a man in chains within a lake of fire in Purgatory, 7 pieces
Tallest: 16.5" H; Shortest: 9.5; Purgatory: 6.75" H x 5.375" W x 4.25" D
Condition Report: Each with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, and soiling commensurate with age. Each with varying degrees of scattered losses to polychrome, gilt, and chipping to gesso. The cross of Francis with lost upper portion. Some figures possibly with other lost elements. 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 group of Latin American santos figures
19th/20th century
The carved wood and polychrome figures, some with gilt accents, applied metal, or fabric elements, comprising Our Lady of Guadalupe, three Saint Anthony of Padua figures, Saint Francis, one possibly Saint Roche, and a figure of a man in chains within a lake of fire in Purgatory, 7 pieces
Tallest: 16.5" H; Shortest: 9.5; Purgatory: 6.75" H x 5.375" W x 4.25" D
Condition Report: Each with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, indentations, and soiling commensurate with age. Each with varying degrees of scattered losses to polychrome, gilt, and chipping to gesso. The cross of Francis with lost upper portion. Some figures possibly with other lost elements. 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.
