two-latin-american-santos-crucifixes
Lot 369
Two Latin American Santos Crucifixes
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
19th century, probably Mexican, the larger in carved wood with applied polychrome, antique figure of Christ and cross, with later "INRI" silver metal mount jewel mount (18 3/4 in.); the smaller having a cast metal and polychrome enamel figure of Christ, mounted wooden crucifix with brass mounts to cross terminals (10 1/8 in.). Both unsigned.

From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina

Some surface staining and loss to painted surfaces; some areas of later paint; tallest with some old insect damage to cross, some later nails, and separation at right shoulder.