Quiterio Caban (1848-1941) ST. Anthony Of Padua 'Santos De Palo' Figure W/ Coa

Lot description

Folk art "santos de palo" religious saint figure, Saint Anthony of Padua, Quiterio Caban (Puerto Rico, 1848-1941), gesso over carved wood with polychrome paint decoration, holding a book with the small figure of the Christ child standing atop, on platform base, accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity issued by Galeria Botello, San Juan, approx 9.75"h, 3.25"w, 3"d, 1lb Provenance: the Stanley Family's fine Tarrytown Estate. PLEASE NOTE: Folk art pieces are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.