18th C. Spanish Colonial Wooden Santo - Lamb
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New World, Mexico, Spanish colonial period, ca. 18th century CE. A carved wooden lamb, perhaps from a creche or altarpiece. The lamb is kneeling, its head down, on a platform with a corona-style flare behind it. Its wool, hooves, and face are nicely detailed. The lamb is often symbolic of Christ in Christian iconography, and also relates to the Christmas story, which features shepherds and lambs kneeling before the Christ Child. Size: 8" W x 5.25" H (20.3 cm x 13.3 cm)
Provenance: Grant St. Antiques, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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#126623
New World, Mexico, Spanish colonial period, ca. 18th century CE. A carved wooden lamb, perhaps from a creche or altarpiece. The lamb is kneeling, its head down, on a platform with a corona-style flare behind it. Its wool, hooves, and face are nicely detailed. The lamb is often symbolic of Christ in Christian iconography, and also relates to the Christmas story, which features shepherds and lambs kneeling before the Christ Child. Size: 8" W x 5.25" H (20.3 cm x 13.3 cm)
Provenance: Grant St. Antiques, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#126623
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Small losses along the lower border, especially on the corner near the head. The
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18th C. Spanish Colonial Wooden Santo - Lamb
Estimate $200 - $300
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