3 FOTO-ESCULTURA OR PHOTO SCULPTURES, MEXICO Foto escultura or photo sculptures were a popular presentation in Mexico in the mid-20th century. With the Gelatin Silver Print cut and mounted on a contoured piece of wood that matches the face and neck then with a decorated 3d woodcarving and paint for the clothes. Photographic Folk Art.

1. [Young man in white shirt, Mexico] 1925-50s 6.75x675" 1940s ca Mixed Media (foto-escultura) ASG# UNK/2121

2. [Woman in white blouse with black bow, Mexico] 1940s 8.75x.5" 1940s ca Mixed Media (Foto-escultura) ASG# UNK/2123

3. [Elderly woman in black and white pattern dress, glasses Mexico] 1940s Ca 9.75x5.75" 1940s ca Mixed Media (foto-escultura)ASG# UNK/2125

Frames generally good with wear, tape old tacks used to attach glass replacement parts as they were used by the families who had them originally.

UNK/2121 original backing glass some scuffing on face
UNK/2123 no glass very good, mild wear some small spots on face
UNK/2125 original frame and backing glass, good with small emulsion loss and mild wear