Christ child statue
16 January 2024
Description

My mom is from Quito, Ecuador and since the late 1800's we've had a baby Jesus ceramic statue. We believed that it was done by a local Indian and is a Copis Cara (sp?) While it is still beautiful, it was damaged in an earthquake and the arms and one foot are broken. That's how we learned that it is actually wood covered with ceramic. The paint job is stunning, but the eyes are a bit spooky, as they appear to be a type of glass as they reflect light. Thank you in advance for your professional advice.

Dimensions

5 inches

Acquired from
Inherited
For sale
Yes
Answered within 2 days
By Delia
Jan 18, 13:15 UTC
Fair Market Value
$20 - $30 USD
Suggested Asking Price $35 USD
What does this mean?

Hi Theresa

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The market for santos putti figures is pretty soft - even if this were intact in all-original condition, and because of its small size, it would be worth less than $100, probably in the $70-90 range.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An antique santos putti figure
Central American, late 19th Century
The recumbent figure of a naked baby with polychromed plaster or papier mache features on wood, unmarked.
5 inches long
CONDITION: With breaks to both arms and one foot.
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 20-30*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

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