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Spanish Colonial Silver Altar Cross, 18th C.
Estimate:
$2,000 - $4,000
Sold
$1,900
Live Auction
New York City Estate Auction, April 21
Description
Spanish Colonial Low Grade Silver Altar Cross, circa eighteenth century, possibly Pedro de Avila (Valladolid, 1678-1755), marked "R" and "ABILA" to two feet, the Spanish Renaissance cross with winged mascaron motif, three feet with figures of Cherubim, inscribed IHS to front and back. Weight: 50.74 ozt.; 25.25" H x 14.25" W x 7.25" D. Provenance: From a Manhattan collector. Keywords: Sculpture, Baroque, Religious paraphernalia, Crucifix, Ecclesiastical, Christianity, Church altar statue, Antique