Novohispanic School. Mexico. 17th–18th centuries.
Novohispanic School. Mexico. 17th–18th centuries.
“Viceroyal Cabildo Official or Commander”
Carved and polychromed wooden sculpture.
99 x 49 x 28 cm.
This sculpture depicts a cabildo official, symbolizing power within a viceregal palace in the Americas. His left hand rests on the hilt of his sword, while his right hand—now missing—would originally have held a scroll.
Provenance:
- Private collection. Torroella de Montgrí, Girona, Spain.
- Acquired on the Barcelona art market in 1997.
Novohispanic School. Mexico. 17th–18th centuries.
“Viceroyal Cabildo Official or Commander”
Carved and polychromed wooden sculpture.
99 x 49 x 28 cm.
This sculpture depicts a cabildo official, symbolizing power within a viceregal palace in the Americas. His left hand rests on the hilt of his sword, while his right hand—now missing—would originally have held a scroll.
Provenance:
- Private collection. Torroella de Montgrí, Girona, Spain.
- Acquired on the Barcelona art market in 1997.
