Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Carved Wood Altar Figure, Infant Christ, 19TH C.
- Price realized
- $1,098
- Pre-sale estimate
- $500 – $700
- Hammer price
- $900
- Category
- Sculptures and Carvings
- Sold
- January 21, 2024
- Sale
- New Year Special Auction Event Day 3
Lot description
Carved wood altar figure, Infant Christ, 19th c., gesso over wood with polychrome paint and parcel gilt accents, inset glass eyes, having one hand raised in benediction gesture, rising on scrolled base with winged cherub masks, loss to fingers of raised hand, split to wood at base, approx 23.75"h, 10"w, 8"d, 7.5lbs Provenance: From a fine San Antonio, Texas collection Start Price: $300.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.