Two Spanish Colonial Articulated Santos Mannequins
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Two Spanish Colonial Articulated Santos Mannequins
19th century, carved wood with applied gesso and polychrome, glass eyes, articulating standing forms likely depicting Mary and Joseph, naturalistically carved and painted in matching celestial blue undergarments (to be dressed and displayed in various saintly outfits), Mary fitted with hair, each mounted upon a custom wood stand.
26 1/2 in.
From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
19th century, carved wood with applied gesso and polychrome, glass eyes, articulating standing forms likely depicting Mary and Joseph, naturalistically carved and painted in matching celestial blue undergarments (to be dressed and displayed in various saintly outfits), Mary fitted with hair, each mounted upon a custom wood stand.
26 1/2 in.
From the Collection of the late Keith Stanley, Professor Emeritus of Classical Studies at Duke University, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
Condition
Some paint flaking and surface grime; some rubbing to painted surfaces with areas of later retouch; a few shrinkage cracks; some loss to fingers; Mary's arm left arm detached but present.
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Two Spanish Colonial Articulated Santos Mannequins
Estimate $50 - $25,000
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