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Fall Art & Design Auction

Sun, Sep 29, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1203

Nick Chavez Collection: Lot of 4 Relics, Two Crucifixes and Two Silver Boxes

Estimate: $200 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $50,000

Both crucifixes are made in the Mexican hand craft style on wooden pieces. One is decorated in a traditional religious style with tiny metal “Milagros” figures. Larger crucifix features detailed metal chasing on wood. Both are made in Mexico

Hinged trinket box features a relief with two horse heads. Signed “DeCampos” and “De Quevedo,” with a small seal. Fingered silver shaker box has a detachable lid. Both items made in Portugal.

All items are in good vintage condition, with minor scratches and scuffs consistent with age. 

Large crucifix is approximately 12 in x 8 in x 1.5 in. Smaller crucifix is approximately 7.75 in x 6 in x 1 in. Horse box is an approximately 5 in x 3.5 in x 1 in. Shaker box is approximately 5.5 in x 3 in x 1.75 in.

Total weight is approximately 3.35 pounds.Â