Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Large Mexican Folk Art Carved & Painted Body Dance Mask, Merman
- Price realized
- $1,024
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $400
- Hammer price
- $800
- Category
- Fine Art
- Sold
- June 5, 2026
- Sale
- DAY 1 - JUNE 2026 | A CELEBRATION OF EUROPE'S FINEST ESTATES
Lot description
Large folk art carved and polychrome-painted body mask, Mexico, mid 20th c., in the form of a merman, bearded male torso with articulated arms and fish tail, inset glass eyes, center cutout for wearing around waist, glue repair to tail, approx 46"l, 16"w, 16.5"d, 6lbs 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.