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THB19th C. Spanish Colonial Wood Cross w/ 3 Jesus Figures
Lot 136b
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Central America, Spanish Colonial, ca. 19th century CE. A fascinating ensemble of wooden sculptures: 3 figures of Jesus and a cross atop a square plinth. All 3 saviors present emaciated bodies and wear loin cloths as shaggy beards and long coiffures frame their downcast faces. They are each enveloped in a different pigment: 1 white, 1 black, and 1 burnished woodgrain. Alternatively, the cross is painted a black with yellow bands at each end. A banner inscribed "INRI" - which stands for "King of the Jews" - sits at the top of the crucifix while 2 tiers lie below. The first tier is cuboid and painted with the torsos of 1 male and 1 female figure, both gazing forwards, on the front while the right side is inscribed "Maria" and the left bears indecipherable script beginning with a "P" - perhaps for the apostle Pedro or Pablo. Size of largest: 4.6" W x 10" H (11.7 cm x 25.4 cm)
The figures appear as though they are burning in flames with streaks of red paint rising in front of them, indicating that this carving likely represents “La Cruz de las Animas” or “The Cross of Souls."
Provenance: ex-Jorge Aguilera estate, New Jersey, USA
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168351Loss of both arms on all 3 Jesus figures. Cross repaired from at least 2 pieces. All have nicks, chips, abrasions, and loss of detail. Otherwise, nice remaining pigments.Condition
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