Carved and polychrome painted wood sculpture, "Nacimiento de la Virgen (Birth of the Virgin)," signed verso Arthur Lopez (Santa Fe, New Mexico, b.1971), dated 2008 and titled verso, lacking one applied monarch butterfly, approx 31.5"h, 20"w, 5"d, 14.25lbs **Provenance: From the lifetime collection of Dutch artist Yvonne Pipkin who traveled the world acquiring treasures most notably in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the Seattle, Washington area** Start Price: $200.00

01.05.24: In my opinion regarding LOT 699: As described the sculpture is lacking one butterfly at the right side edge leaving a visible exposed peg, I note a minute split to the right side panel, and another to the back panel, the cocoon appears to hang securely from fixture, and I observe overall notable pigment retention and vibrance, with minor wear to the Virgin’s face, and some like surface wear concentrated at the corners of the case, additionally I observe visible glue repairs to two of the butterfly wings<br><br>Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please utilize the ASK A QUESTION tab found in each lot. All lots are sold as is and where is. No statement regarding the age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, Austin Auction Gallery does not give refunds. Austin Auction Gallery does not perform any shipping or packing services. We do have a list of suggested shippers who gladly provide quotes prior to your bidding. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.