New Mexican Santos, Nuestra Señora
Sale 1053 - Native American Art: The Lifetime Collection of Forrest Fenn, Part I
Jun 9, 2022
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$1,000 -
2,000
Price Realized
$1,188
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Lot Description
New Mexican Santos, Nuestra Señora
early 19th century
carved and painted figurine of Our Lady in prayerful pose, decorated in red and old green paint, accented with gilding
height 7-3/4 inches
Accompanied by a note: OUR LADY / CIRCA 1810 CARRIED BY DON PEDRO DON BAPTISTA [Don Pedro Baptista/Bautista Pino]/ WHO WAS THE ONLY DELEGATE FROM THE NEW / WORLD TO THE COURTS OF SPAIN. HE WAS TRYING / TO ACQUIRE MONEY FOR TEACHERS AND PRIESTS. / THE STATUE WAS CARRIED WITH HIM AT ALL TIMES.
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