Two Latin American santos figures, Late 19th century
Two Latin American santos figures
Late 19th century
The polychrome and gilt carved wood figures comprising a Mexican robed male with arms outstretched and a Brazilian figural youth in front of a cross and mounted on a tiered base, 2 pieces
Larger: 15.75" H x 9.5" W x 4" D; Smaller: 15.5" H x 7.25" W x 5.625" D
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Condition Report: Each with rubbed wear and chipped losses to the polychrome throughout, scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, and small older losses commensurate with age. The male figure missing a hand and chipped losses to fingers of proper right hand. As well, with a crack and repair to the neck. The girl 1.5" long deeper scratch to polychrome of face and cross with craquelure. 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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Two Latin American santos figures
Late 19th century
The polychrome and gilt carved wood figures comprising a Mexican robed male with arms outstretched and a Brazilian figural youth in front of a cross and mounted on a tiered base, 2 pieces
Larger: 15.75" H x 9.5" W x 4" D; Smaller: 15.5" H x 7.25" W x 5.625" D
Provenance: The Estate of John Simpson McKaughan Jr.
Condition Report: Each with rubbed wear and chipped losses to the polychrome throughout, scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, and small older losses commensurate with age. The male figure missing a hand and chipped losses to fingers of proper right hand. As well, with a crack and repair to the neck. The girl 1.5" long deeper scratch to polychrome of face and cross with craquelure. 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.
