SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER BOOKSTAND (ATRIL)
Mexico, 1819-1823, maker Alejando Antonio Canas (or one of his sons); assayer Davila 1819-23
Neoclassical style with embossed reliquary cross to center, repousse leaf and floral designs; the silver attached to a double layer of wood backing with attached scrolling metal support legs to reverse, 17"h; 11.5"w
The neoclassical style first appeared in Mexico around 1785.
For related examples, "La Plateria del Museo Franz Mayer", pgs. 270 and 273
Some restoration; 6"portion of wood missing from side, behind silver (not visible from front); support legs in back moved.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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Lot 85 : SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER BOOKSTAND (ATRIL)
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