three-spanish-santos-figures
Lot 372
Three Spanish Santos Figures
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Late19th-early 20th century, Mexico, carved wood and polychrome with glass eyes, including a Madonna and the Serpent composition, figure with gilt jewel adornment (13 1/2 in.); female figure in blue dress and red blouse (11 3/4 in.); the third of a kneeling martyr, canvas arms, mounted atop a carved square base. (8 1/2 in.). All appear unmarked.

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

Some areas of chipping and paint loss; some areas of later paint; museum wax accretions to Madonna left foot; surface staining.