April 23, 2023 Auction
    
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Lot 49 :
LARGE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER FRUIT BOWL
Guatemala, 1775-80, unmarked, scalloped and beaded edge; elaborate engraved design, the center with tree circled by twelve fret-pierced medallions; 16"diam.; 34.1 troy oz.; 1060 gr.
See similar marked example: Christina Esteras Martin, "La Plateria en el Reino de Guatemala", pgs.…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $3,250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 50 :
RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SAN MIGUEL EGLOMISE PARADE SHIELD
Oaxaca, 18th c.; the oval image reverse painted on glass of the Archangel San Miguel with a feathered helmet, the scales of justice and a sword; the crest of the wood frame a carved shell with pierced-carved scrolling down the…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

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Lot 51 :
SMALL SPANISH COLONIAL POLYCHROMED FIGURE, SAN MIGUEL
Guatemala, 18th c.; very fine carved figure wearing a feathered helmet, holding a silver staff, having silver wings; gilt sleeves and trousers, and gilt floral decoration on his blue shirt giving the impression of brocade; his face and hands in…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $4,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 52 :
SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER-MOUNTED MONEY BOX (ALCANCIA)
Guatemala, 1770-1800; Moorish inspired carved Moro nut; hinged lid with overall foliate designs; 6"h; 6.5"w; 4.5"d
These were often money collection boxes in churches.
(3) stable splits at hinged lid opening.  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $2,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 53 :
PAIR OF MEXICAN COLONIAL SILVER ALTAR STICKS
marked Abila (poss. Pedro de Abila); crown mark with cross on top; no assayers mark being a church item; 18"h; 8" largest diam.; one 92.3 troy oz., 2880 gr., the other 94.5 troy oz., 2952 gr.
Collector's note: "The crown…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $3,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 54 :
RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CENTERPIECE
Guatemala, 18th c., marked
early Gothic-style with four scrolled supports, two candleholders and four condiment dishes, all mounted in a shaped base; 9.5"h; 9.5"w; 11.25"d; 66.5 troy oz., 1.389kg
Purchased in Spain.
Collector's note: "Most likely this was ordered by a Spanish…  MORE
Estimate: $9,000 - $12,000

Realized: $8,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 55 :
SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED AND POLYCHROME FIGURE, SAN ANTONIO
Guatemala, 18th c.; standing figure with silver halo and glass eyes wearing a decorated, pleated robe in silver leaf covered with typical Guatemalan-style roses; he holds a book and a silver staff (not original); 21.5"tall
Halo re-attached.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 56 :
RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CHRISMATORY CASKET
rectangular-form with domed, hinged lid with engraved half round portraits of a gentleman and a lady (Patientia 1547) and two skulls and crossbones, the lid surmounted with a cross on a plinth; either end of lid with engraved images of…  MORE
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500

Realized: $2,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 57 :
SPANISH COLONIAL LADIES PORTABLE WRITING DESK (ESCRIBANIA)
prob. Peru, 1700-1800; elaborate overall marquetry/taracea work with scrolling foliate, bird and animal motifs; slanted, hinged lid; the interior fitted with three inlaid drawers over four, the inside of lid also with conforming bird inlay; an inlaid front panel drops…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000

Realized: $4,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 58 :
SPANISH COLONIAL TABERNACLE (NICHO), ST. CHRISTOPHER
18th c., Hispano-Filipino; cylindrical-form with double doors; overall vine and floral bone inlay; silver orb and cross finial; the interior fitted with bone figure of (Saint) Christopher carrying baby Jesus on his shoulder; each door fitted with two carved bone…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

Realized: $4,250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 59 :
AFRO-BRAZILIAN SILVER AND PLATED BALANGANDAN
19th c., eleven various hanging symbolic plated amulets/charms in the form of fruits, dippers(symbolizing the womb), and a fig-hand gesture (to ward off evil spirits); five attached to a bird decorated belt fastener, six charms shown separately.
In the 17/18th…  MORE
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $600 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 60 :
SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER INCENSE BOAT (NAVETA)
Mexico, 1800-1810, marked with crowned M, flying eagle and assayer Forcada?, and assayers zig-zag assayers sample mark; etched with rolling vegetal scrolling, 3.5"h; 7.5"l; 3.5"w; 16.2 troy oz.; 506 gr.
Slight bend in base, but sits firmly.  
Estimate: $600 - $800

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Lot 61 :
(3) GUATEMALAN PAINTED WOOD DANCE MASKS
all pre-1950's
1. dog mask from Dance of the Bulls, 1940's or earlier, 8"h; 6.5"w (reverse with old wrought iron brace)
2. Alvarado mask (Spanish conquistador General Pedro Alvarado) with glass eyes from Dance of the Conquest, 1950's, 8.5"h; 6"w (spots of…  MORE
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $450 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 62 :
SPANISH COLONIAL ALTAR TABERNACLE, SAN SEBASTIAN
18th c., poss. Hispano-Filipino, an open, domed-form, hand-hewn wood case covered with brocade and repousse, reticulated silver, with silver orb and cross finial; a bone figure of San Sebastian, pierced with three removable wood arrows, wearing a silver halo, stands…  MORE
Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Realized: $5,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 63 :
(on 4) SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED MORO NUT ALCANCIA
Guatemala, 1770-1800, usually used for a treasured item like tobacco;
inscribed SYU RUO AL SR TTE CORL DN JUAN DE AY SSA ANO DE 1782 (I was given to Senor Lieutenant Coronal Don Juan de Ayssa, year 1782);
6"h; 6"w; along with
(2)…  MORE
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $2,750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 64 :
SPANISH OR MEXICAN INLAID CHEST (ENCONCHADO)
19th c., overall Moorish-Hispanic mother-of-pearl inlay; hinged lid; ditty box to interior; box 14.5"h; 28.5"w; 14.5"; on base 21" total h
Later custom platform base with bun feet.  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $1,400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 65 :
ORNATE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER BASE (PEANA)
Mexican marks incl. assayers zig-zag mark; Gothic-style, overall repousse, platform with four vegetal scrolling supports terminating with bells; round pedestal base; 9"h; 9" maximum diam.; 61.5 troy oz.; 1916 gr.
See: "La Plateria del Museo Franz Mayer, Obras Escogidas" pp.…  MORE
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500

Realized: $1,300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 66 :
SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CANDLESTICK
Guatemala, c. 1770, mark: crown and Santiago riding horseback over two volcanos;
5"h; base 6"sq.; 14.5 troy oz.; 452 grams  
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $4,500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 67 :
(2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CHALICES
18th c. or earlier, Oaxaca, Mexico; both with silver-gilt to cups and stepped round bases; 9"h; 16.1 troy oz.; the second with with applied pierced band around cup with winged cherub heads, 9"h, 19.9 troy oz.  
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $650 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 68 :
(on 2) SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED COQUERA (YERBERA) AND SILVER CALERO
18th c., Alto Peru, from the workshops of the Moxos, Chiquitos or Guarani Jesuit Missions, shaped, shell-form hinged lid, the conforming body with overall carving, 6"h; 8.5"w; along with a silver CALERO used to spread lime (cal) over coca leaves,…  MORE
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 69 :
SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED WOOD BEAKER
18th c., Bolivia, Jesuit Missions
deep relief scrollwork foliage, 7.5"h; 6"diam.
From 1615 to 1810, missionaries from various Catholic orders established missions among the Moxos and Chiquitos Indians in Bolivia, Peru and Paraguay. The principal organizers, the Jesuits, were expelled in…  MORE
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $500 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 70 :
PAIR OF ANDEAN CARVED WOOD AND IRON STIRRUPS
Chile, 19th c., shoe-form with overall carving and up-turned toes; the wrought iron band has inlaid silver designs; 7"h (incl. metal); 5.5"w; 8"d
Old chip on top of one toe and top near metal; wear appropriate for use and age.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

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Lot 71 :
PAIR OF MEXICAN CARVED WOOD AND IRON STIRRUPS
19th c., shoe-form with overall floral and leaf carving, inlaid silver designs on the wrought iron strip, 8"h; 6.5"w; 7"; original leather straps with end buckles, 15"
Signs of wear appropriate for use and age.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

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Lot 72 :
AYMARA ANDEAN SILVER HORSE-FORM TUPU / PIN
19th c., a silver horse mounted on a square frame from which two coins hang (eight coins missing) total 10.5"h; mounted in wood block
Tupu served as a pin to close a poncho or shawl of an Aymara indigenous person in…  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 73 :
(on 3) ARAUCANA MAPUCHE COIN SILVER TUPAS / PIN
Chile, pre 1860, two with a silver orb with a hanging cross; the large man's tupa, has a figure hanging on a chain, 16"; the smaller, a child's tupa is 7" (hanging element missing); and a horizontal pin with birds,…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 74 :
(2) ANTIQUE BEADED CORAL NECKLACES / CHACHALES
19th c., Guatemala, double strands of coral and various shaped silver beads and objects; each with a pendant of large 19th c. silver coin adorned with smaller coins, 18.5" and 23.5 length
Coral and silver were considered signs of wealth…  MORE
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $650 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 75 :
MEXICAN GOLD FILIGREE CROSS NECKLACE
19th c. or earlier, the cross with an inset rectangular coral bead, cross 2.5"; on 21" untested gold chain
Chain not tested, either filled or 18k.  
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 76 :
(2) ANTIQUE BEADED CORAL NECKLACES / CHACHALES
19th c., Guatemala, both double strands of coral with silver beads and objects; one with six various 19th c. coins (one coin pre-1800's) and a silver cross pendant, 13" (not incl. pendant); the other with ten various coins and a…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 77 :
SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED WOOD FRAGMENT, CHRIST CHILD
Guatemala, 18th c., from a large Madonna figure, Jesus holding orb with cross symbolizing "Salvador del Mundo", his right hand raised in blessing, the hand of Mary supports him; his head with a silver resplendor of rays, overall dimensions; 20"h;…  MORE
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 78 :
SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CROWN OF THORNS
Guatemala, 18th c., faint crown mark; a triple ring of twigs with (14) thorns with etched leaves; 8" by 9"; 7.5 troy oz., 234 gr.
Collector's note: The large size of this crown indicates it must have adorned a massive…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $550 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 79 :
RARE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER HOT WATER KETTLE (TETERA)
prob. Chile, 1750
silver and wood swing handle, 7"h with handle up; pot 8"w; 27.5 troy oz. incl. handle
See "Plateria Colonial, Collection of Gustavo-Muniz", Perez-Valiente de Montezuma,
pub. Buenos Ares, 1960, pgs. 53 and 193
Two dents to lower underside of spout where…  MORE
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 80 :
SPANISH/SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER INKSTAND
18/19th c.; Guatemala, oval footed tray with pierced gallery; three circular pierced silver 2" containers, one for ink with original glass insert, one a pounce pot, the middle one now empty; along with a little silver bell; tray 6.5"w; total…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $750 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 81 :
SPANISH COLONIAL CHASED SILVER AND PARCEL-GILT HELMET
18th c., prob. Mexican, unmarked
adorned a statue of an archangel; elaborate overall chased floral and scrolling decoration the underside with three attached gold flower heads visible when viewers looked up; 10.5"w; 12.8 troy oz., 400 gr.
Ex. Christies, May 16, 1995,…  MORE
Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 82 :
LARGE MONTIEL STUDIOS POTTERY BOWL
late 19th c., Antiqua, Guatemala, 6.5"h; 12" diam.
Old hairline from top down the side.  
Estimate: $300 - $500

Realized: $150 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 83 :
(2) MONTIEL STUDIO CERAMIC FOOTED BOWLS
Antiqua, Guatemala, late 19th c.
jaguar to center, the other with a Quetzal (bird); both 3"h; 9"diam.
Collector's Note: Four generations of the Montiel family produced majolica in Antigua during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
For similar example, see Marion Oettinger's…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,000

Realized: $300 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 84 :
(4) MONTIEL STUDIO CERAMIC BOWLS
each with varying stylized decoration of four green and yellow turnip shapes to center; 2.75"h; 9.5"diam.
#17 with faint hairline; #18 has glaze loss to reverse and small underside rim chip. #19 with minor glaze flake to side of rim;…  MORE
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $350 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 85 :
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…  MORE
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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Lot 86 :
BRAZILIAN COLONIAL SILVER MANIOC (YUCA) FLOUR BOWL
1800-1850, overall scrolling and floral engraved design; 3"h; 7.25"diam; 8.5 troy oz., 266 gr.
Collector's note: "In order to sprinkle an even layer of flour on food, and then to pat it gently and evenly with the base of the…  MORE
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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Lot 87 :
(3) SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED COCONUT CHOCOLATE CUPS
Guatemala, 1770-1790; one on silver footed base, 4.5"; another silver clad on the rim and pointed bottom, 4"h; the third with fine foliate designs, 4.25"  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 87A :
SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER MOUNTED YERBA MATE LIDDED PITCHER
pear shaped black gourd, elaborate hinged lid, the ornate handle with inset faceted glass stone, four scrolling feet, 4.5"h; 2.5" max. diam.
  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $400 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 88 :
LARGE SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER CROWN
Guatemala, c. 1800, unmarked; a cross at its apex; 12"h; 9.5 max. diam.; 39.7 troy oz., 1236 gr.  
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000

Realized: $1,100 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 88A :
(2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER DEVOTIONAL SMALL CROWNS
c. 1700, both pierced and foliate chased with ball finial supporting a cross, the larger with remnants of parcel gilt to top portion and winged cherub head beneath cross, 7.5"h; 5.5" max. diam.; 3.5" base diam.; 14.8 troy oz. (460g);…  MORE
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $900 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 89 :
SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER REPOUSSE LARGE OVAL FRAME
Andean, c. 1800; frame supported on a replaced wood backing; outside 31"h; 39"w; inside dimensions 27"h; 18"w
Now fitted with a mirror.  
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500

Realized: $1,700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 90 :
(2) SPANISH COLONIAL SILVER HALOS (AUREOLAS)
18th c., prob. Mexican, flat, disk-form with elaborate design; 7.25" and 8" diam.; 9.4 troy oz.; 292 gr.
At one time these adorned the heads of two large santos.  
Estimate: $500 - $800

Realized: $250 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 91 :
MEXICAN TALAVERA POBLANO MAJOLICA VASE
late 19th c., baluster-form; tin-glazed earthenware with blue and white overall decoration; 14"h; 9.75"max. width  
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500

Realized: $1,800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 92 :
MEXICAN TALAVERA POBLANO MAJOLICA VASE, NOW A LAMP
early 1800's, tin-glazed earthenware with overall blue and white decoration with three mustard glazed relief roundels of faces; vase 10.5"h; total 25" incl. shade and finial
Drilled on side near bottom.  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 93 :
(on 2) MEXICAN WROUGHT IRON ROOF CROSS
Chiapas, Mexico, with applied objects, a horse, a hammer, pliers, and a pitcher; 31"h; 20" at widest; along with a related book by Virginia Guess, Spirit of Chiapas, 2004
Collector's note: In addition to their religious significance, these crossed frequently…  MORE
Estimate: $500 - $700

Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 94 :
LARGE SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED BISHOP FIGURE
wearing a necklace with a silver cross pendant; the circular base is removable; 49"tall
Stripped of paint, still with traces of paint and gesso; very old repairs; missing six fingers; age splits.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $700 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 95 :
SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED FOLKART ARCHANGEL, SAN MIGUEL
Guatemala, early 19th c., carved standing figure with right hand raised and polychromed in deep green, maroon, black and flesh colors (colors usually associated with Saint Michael); 33"h; 15"w
Craqeleure and paint loss; wings and several fingers missing.  
Estimate: $700 - $900

Realized: $325 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 96 :
SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED SANTOS, SAN MIGUEL
Guatemala, 18th c.; 23"
Collector's note: Soot covered indication that he spent years as part of a Mayan home altar.
Wings missing; arms missing.  
Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Realized: $475 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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