Early 20th C. Mexican Painted Wood Nicho
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Latin America, Mexico, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved, painted wooden nicho with a large open display area and a glass door and windows to view figures like santos and other religious artwork. The arched roof is covered with shingles that are then painted pastel hues- although worn- the roses can be made out. Included is a late 20th century false book storage box with an angel and Mary on the cover. Size: 11.6" L x 11" W x 20.25" H (29.5 cm x 27.9 cm x 51.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Uncommon Objects, Austin, Texas, USA
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#178010
Latin America, Mexico, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved, painted wooden nicho with a large open display area and a glass door and windows to view figures like santos and other religious artwork. The arched roof is covered with shingles that are then painted pastel hues- although worn- the roses can be made out. Included is a late 20th century false book storage box with an angel and Mary on the cover. Size: 11.6" L x 11" W x 20.25" H (29.5 cm x 27.9 cm x 51.4 cm)
Provenance: ex-Uncommon Objects, Austin, Texas, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178010
Condition
Flaking to paint, fading and staining. Small scratches to glass, but intact. Weathering from exposure to elements, and some looses to roof shingles. False book is modern with a plastic interior.
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Early 20th C. Mexican Painted Wood Nicho
Estimate $500 - $750
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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