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**Originally Listed At $300**

Mexico and United States, artist unknown (20th century assemblage), incorporating 19th–early 20th century elements. I do not know who did this, or not even sure why, but I like it! Wooden hand-screw clamp, carved and cast devotional figures, carved bone (skull), glass and metal shadow-box frame, swirl-glass backdrop. A striking vanitas-themed assemblage: two wooden threaded screws and jaws from a hand-screw clamp are mounted vertically inside the shadow box. Perched on the upper jaw is a small carved skull; below are three devotional fragments—a dark patinated Saint Sebastian, cords tying his hands behind his back, a second corpus once with extended arms, and a pale Christ Child figure sitting on the lower jaw—arranged to evoke reflection on mortality and salvation. The cool, marbled blue and white stained glass backdrop and the warm, well-handled wood create a strong chiaroscuro and altar-like presence. Size: 17.25" L x 3.25" W x 17.25" H (43.8 cm x 8.3 cm x 43.8 cm)

Provenance: private Burbank, Illinois, USA collection via inheritance 2024, acquired between 1970s to 2000s

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  • Condition: Crack to left glass pane, else generally excellent. Christ missing limbs not unexpected for early wooden examples.

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