Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair

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Mid-Century Mexican Folk Art Carved Polychrome Painted Baby Christ Figure Pair

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A charming pair of vintage Mexican folk art hand carved and painted Infant Jesus religious figures. circa 1960 Handmade in Mexico, mid-20th century, Baroque santo style, depicting (2) Baby Christ figures, modeled in seated position with arms open, each having inset glass eyes, richly detailed, retaining the original polychrome paint decorated finish with nicely aged patina. Provenance: From the estate of Margaret "Candy" Becker (Austin, Texas 1942-2022). She was an artist in all areas of her life who created art in many different media, including needlework, quilting, watercolor, acrylics, mosaic, and clay. Candy was a consummate traveler who spent time in Mexico, Guatemala, Japan, Iran, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Spain, England, and Ireland. Acquisition: Acquired from the highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est.1983, Austin, Texas. Exceptional October Estates Auction catalog Dimensions: (approx) 13" High, 11" Wide, 6" Deep; (each) **Please note, do to the pose, the figural sculptures do not stand upright on their own. They were previously hung from a ceiling like a whimsical cherub angle - putti using fishing line, but they can also be placed balanced standing upright against another object and/or wall, such as on a fireplace mantle, console or large shelf** Condition: Great original unrestored antique / vintage condition with beautifully aged warm patina. Wear consistent with age and use and typical of folk art, including scattered chippy paint losses and gesso exposure.

Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Baroque (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Gesso,Glass,Paint,Wood,Hand-Carved,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted,Polychromed
Place of Origin:
Mexico
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1960
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Great original unrestored antique / vintage condition with beautifully aged warm patina. Wear consistent with age and use. Typical folk art character & charm, including scattered chippy paint losses & gesso exposure. They do not stand on their own.
Seller Location:
Forney, TX
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5977237942292

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