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Francisco Vargas Mexican Folk Art Wax Figure

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20th C. Mexican Folk Art Santos, Christ: Mexican folk art carved wooden santos figure, depicting Christ, having paint remnants throughout and glass eyes, minor losses to fingers, circa 1910s 14"h x 5"w x 3"d Provenance: A prominent Corpus

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Pair of Mexican Folk Art Sculptures: Pair Mexican Folk art sculptures, depicting religious figures, man seated on bench, angel height 25 in. x width 13 in. x depth 10 in. Condition: Broken feather pen Provenance: a San Antonio, Texas

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Vintage Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Bookends: Vintage 1940's Mexican Folk Art Carved Wood Bookends by Flores Arias, figures in abstract relief, measure 7.5''H x 3''Deep x 5.75''W, both pieces have an incised signature ''Arias'' on the side, FYI:

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Vargas Family Wax Figure, 19th c., of a Mexican woman: Vargas Family Wax Figure, 19th c., of a Mexican woman carrying kindling perhaps from the 1884 New Orleans Cotton Exposition, where the family exhibited and sold their wares, H.- 3 3/4 in., W.- 1 5/8 i

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Francisco Vargas Mexican Folk Art Wax Figure

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Hand-made waxed fabric Mexican folk art figure on wood base by Francisco Vargas. 2.5" W x 6" H. Condition report: good condition, no issues, see photos. Please examine all photos closely. Contact C. Biddle Auction Gallery for more detailed information. C. Biddle Auction Gallery is not responsible for any errors or omissions to any lots. All sales are final and sold as is. This item can be shipped in house. Domestic shipping only. $15.00 plus 2% of total price for insurance.

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Francisco Vargas Mexican Folk Art Wax Figure

Name: Francisco Vargas Mexican Folk Art Wax Figure
SKU: 92245153
Price: 60 USD
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