A Spanish Colonial santos cage doll
18th century
Possibly Saint Adelaide, the life-sized polychromed carved wood and plaster female mannequin with detached articulated arms, adorned with a burlap dress, a beaded shell necklace, and a gilt metal crown studded with cut glass gems
60" H x 25" W x 17" D

Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, degradation to wood, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Scattered areas of chipped losses to the wood, concentrated at joints and mounting of arms, as well as cracks, the largest measuring 10" from right shoulder to neck. Areas of peeling and losses to the paint, the largest measuring 1.25" Dia. Allover evidence of wood worm. The crown with oxidation, localized areas of rust, and soiling. 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.