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(2) Spanish Colonial Folk Art 'Santos De Palo' Figures, 1 Zoilo Cajigas W/ Coa
- Price realized
- $1,280
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $1,000
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- March 27, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1 - MARCH 2026 | THE SPRING COLLECTION, FINE AUCTION EVENT
Lot description
(lot of 2) Folk art "santos de palo" religious saint figures, late 19th/ early 20th c., carved wood with gesso and polychrome paint, rising on platform base, including: (1) Crucified Christ, by Zoilo Cajigas Sotomayor (Puerto Rico, 1858-1962), accompanied by a copy of a certificate of authenticity issued by Galeria Botello, San Juan, approx 13"h, 7"w, 2.5"d; (1) Holy Trinity, figural group with the Father, the Son holding an iron shepherd's staff, and the central Holy Spirit represented as a dove, approx 7.75"h, 6.25"w, 2.25"d; 1.5lbs total 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.
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.
