ex-Hollywood Star Estate- Anthony Quinn 19th C. Mexican Wood Relief Mary & Child-hand-carved rendering Virgin and Child w/ COA + Provenance

From late Hollywood Star's Anthony Quinn's personal collection! Lovely Mexican 19th Century hand-carved and polychromed wooden rendering of the Virgin and Child, delineated in very high relief. Both Mary and the infant Jesus face the viewer. Mary places her left hand upon Jesus' shoulder in a maternal manner, while her son sits upon her bended knee and places his left hand over his chest. The Virgin wears a magnificent crown as well as beaded strands around her neck, a diamond-patterned garment over her chest, and a blue robe. Painted flowers flank the voluminous folds of drapery surrounding her knees, and stars adorn the fabric draped over her left knee. The figures are rendered in a charming naïve style that was embraced by folk artisans of the period. A very special piece that demonstrates Anthony Quinn's admiration for Mexico's religious folk art tradition. Size: 3.5" L x 6.75" W x 28.75" H (8.9 cm x 17.1 cm x 73 cm)

Condition: . Great patina throughout. Wear commensurate with age with abrasions and losses to peripheries and high-pointed areas as well as an age crack at the center of the lower section. The polychrome finish shows some wear/loss as well, but much of the coloration is still vivid. Both figures' right hands missing.

Provenance: Comes with Certificate of Authenticity from very well respected gallery that deals in Antiquities where it was purchased. Further: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000.

(Bio from Artemis Galleries): Mr. Quinn appeared in more than 180 films in his 55-year career and his work brought him to exotic locations across the globe. His lifelong passion for collecting art fueled his creativity and helped bring to life some iconic characters like Zorba the Greek, Paul Gaugin in Lust for Life, Auda Abu Tayi in Lawrence of Arabia and hundreds more. Some of his favorite filming locations were in Greece, Spain, Italy, France, Mexico and the deserts of North Africa and the Middle East. Quinn collected art and artifacts from various cultures and eras, fueling this passion with his sincere curiosity, intelligence, and boundless energy.

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