Carved wooden statue of Saint James, polychrome and gilded, horsehair and silver....
Carved wooden statue of Saint James, polychrome and gilded, horsehair and silver. The saint on horseback is clad in pilgrim’s robes decorated with estofado embroidery; his left hand holds the reins, while the other holds a sword that is now missing. On a base resting on four angel-shaped feet
Spanish colonies of South America, Mexico, 18th–19th century
Height: 54 cm - Length: 39 cm - Depth: 28 cm (minor damage and losses)
Label under the base with the inscription: Santiago Mata-Moros Escofado Talla Edo de Mexico Palta Al Estico Colonial de Bolivia
Provenance:
- Rodrigo Rivera Lake, Mexico
- Estate of Paulette Salle, Mexico
Expert: Laurence Fligny - Tel: 01 45 48 53 65
Carved wooden statue of Saint James, polychrome and gilded, horsehair and silver. The saint on horseback is clad in pilgrim’s robes decorated with estofado embroidery; his left hand holds the reins, while the other holds a sword that is now missing. On a base resting on four angel-shaped feet
Spanish colonies of South America, Mexico, 18th–19th century
Height: 54 cm - Length: 39 cm - Depth: 28 cm (minor damage and losses)
Label under the base with the inscription: Santiago Mata-Moros Escofado Talla Edo de Mexico Palta Al Estico Colonial de Bolivia
Provenance:
- Rodrigo Rivera Lake, Mexico
- Estate of Paulette Salle, Mexico
Expert: Laurence Fligny - Tel: 01 45 48 53 65
