Lot 105B
New World, Mexico, Spanish Colonial style, ca. 19th century CE. A standing wooden figure of the Christ Child, known in this depiction as the Nino de Atocha or Holy Infant of Atocha, hand-carved to have a gentle, innocent-looking face that is realistically painted, as is his hair. He wears a large, repousse silver, three-pointed halo, and an ornate, embroidered cloth robe that is bright pink with gold ribbon for trim. Sequins, beads, and shiny gold thread create dramatic floral and leaf-like motifs on His robe. Size: 5.5" L x 8" W x 16" H (14 cm x 20.3 cm x 40.6 cm)
Santos played an important role in bringing the Catholic Church to the New World with the Spanish colonists. These religious figures were hand-carved and often furnished with crowns, jewels, and other accessories, usually funded by religious devotees, and were used as icons to explain the major figures - Mary, Christ, and the saints - to new, indigenous converts. Likewise, they served as a connection to the Old World for Spanish colonists far from home. They became a folk art tradition in the Spanish New World, from modern day Guatemala to as far north as New Mexico and Colorado. Many of them were lovingly cared for over the years, with repairs and paint added as they aged, and played an active part for a long time in the religious life of their communities.
Provenance: ex private Francis & Lilly Robicsek collection, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Condition: Craquelure and small areas of loss to the paint as shown. Crown has slight bending and metal patina. Traces of wax to stabilize accessories. Some areas of overpainting. Textile is not contemporary with the carving. The fingers are missing on one hand, while the other hand is repaired.
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