A carved wood diorama of San Pascual Bailon
Late 19th/early 20th century
Appears unsigned
The finely carved wood diorama set in a gilt metal oval frame, depicting San Pascual Bailon, the patron saint of cooks, kitchens, and shepherds
6.75" H x 5.375" W
Provenance: The Collection of Frederick W. Davis
Private Collection, Southern California, by descent from the above

Other Notes: Brother Pascual, in the 17th century, at the Puebla de Los Angeles (City of the Angels), when tasked with kitchen assistance, danced with joy at the task but unfortunately knocked a shelf of spices into the cooking pot and was banned from further kitchen work. The visiting Archbishop so well regarded the meal made from the mess that the mole meal became the standard for Christmas meals in the centuries that followed.

Overall good condition with oxidation and light tarnish to frame. Break to one thread strand element at top of arrangement. Carving not examined out of frame.

Frame: 8.75" H x 7.5" W x 1.125" D 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.