Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
(2) Religious Encrusted Metal Santo'S Altar Figure Crowns
- Price realized
- $738
- Pre-sale estimate
- $150 – $250
- Hammer price
- $600
- Category
- Other Decorative Arts
- Sold
- January 18, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 3- JANUARY 2026 NEW YEAR, NEW TREASURES AUCTION
Lot description
Religious santo crowns or coronets, to be mounted on the head of an altar figure, each set with faceted polychrome paste stones, with adjustable band, including: (1) gilt metal crown, with raised foliate motifs, overall: approx 3.25"h, 6.5"diam, bottom opening (smallest): approx 6.25"diam; (1) patinated metal crown, with six-point stars and floral medallions, overall: approx 4.5"h, 6"diam, bottom opening (smallest): approx 4"diam; 1.25lbs total Provenance: The collection of Kathryn V. Alexander, an antiques dealer and designer with over 20 years of experience operating shops in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Middleburg, Virginia. Kathryn retired in 2020 and now lives in Georgetown, Texas
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.