A devotional Madonna santos figure
Late 19th/early 20th century, Mexico
A painted ceramic and plaster Madonna figure, dressed in a gold brocade and green damask cloth mantle and black lace skirt, adorned with a removable gold-toned metal crown, various jewels and milagro charms, with articulated arms and legs, and all mounted to a later-added assembled stand of ornate repoussé gold-toned metal, 2 pieces
16.5" H x 8.5" W x 6" D approximately
Provenance: The Collection of Frederick W. Davis
Private Collection, Southern California, by descent from the above

Overall good condition with dust accumulation and wear commensurate with age and use. Scattered areas of light soiling to surfaces. Fabric with scattered minor stains and light creases. A couple of breaks and losses to fingers. A few minor chips to painted areas, such as hair and feet. The crown with light oxidation and a few scattered minor scratches from use. Condition reports are offered as a courtesy and are typically published in Moran's catalogue or can be made available upon request. The absence of a condition report does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of others. Buyers are responsible for determining to their own satisfaction the true nature and condition of any lot prior to bidding. Though buyers are not legally required to inspect lots prior to purchase, failure to do so may constitute a waiver of complaint that an item was not delivered in a condition equal to the existent condition at the auction.