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Lot 188

Spanish Colonial Santo, Saint Joseph

Estimate: $300 - $500

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(Mexico, circa 19th century) 

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Saint Joseph, carved and polychromed wood, accessories including a polychromed and metal budded staff, possibly original accessory, and a metal and beaded pendant, most likely added by past worshipper, glass eyes, 17-1/4 x 7 x 5 in. 

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Provenance: Ex-collection Dr. Francis & Lilly Robicsek, Charlotte, North Carolina; Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina

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Ex-collection Dr. Francis & Lilly Robicsek, Charlotte, North Carolina; Private Collection, Flat Rock, North Carolina

crackle, cleavage, flaking, abrasions, repainted, areas of restoration including both proper hands and face, areas of loss to polychrome and wood including digits on proper right hand, surface dirt with some wax accretion, chips, detached and loose elements inlcuding flower and pendant, lacking original accesories believed to be a halo and baby Jesus