Lot 296

19th C. Andean Silver Santo Crown, Murano Glass, ex-Holler & Saunders

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19th C. Andean Silver Santo Crown, Murano Glass, ex-Holler & Saunders

Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800

Current Bid: $600

(1 Bid)

by Artemis Fine Arts
June 11, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
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Louisville, CO, US 80027

South America, Bolivia or Peru., ca. 1800 - 1899 CE. Exceptional silver (about 93% pure) crown of the type used on Santos figures of the day. An ornate 19th-century silver crown of Andean origin, likely Peru or Bolivia, exhibiting rich repoussé and chased decoration throughout. The openwork form is composed of four arched panels, each densely embellished with scrolling foliate motifs and baroque-inspired ornament. Adorned further with 2 glass "gems" that were probably of Murano origins. The crown is surmounted by a domed element and cross finial, consistent with ecclesiastical use - possibly as a processional crown or devotional ornament associated with religious statuary. Size: 7.5" W x 9.5" H (19 cm x 24.1 cm); silver quality: 93%; weight: 201 grams

Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales, Arizona, USA collection

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Item # 201711

  • Condition: Intact and quite fine. Two glass adornments missing.

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