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<p>[QUOTE="GaleriaGila, post: 117389, member: 993"]Well, as the resident Mexican, I'm sorry to be of little help, butttttt...</p><p>It could be ollllld or brand new... I've seen these primitive "Cristos" with ancient bonafides, and I have myself painted some on old wood or metal. If you're able to date it, I think your best bet is to try to do it by other than artistic means... age of paint type, or consistency of ageing of wood and paint, in comparison... might we date the screws on back?</p><p>I do like it. The expression is simplistic but intense... reverent... haunted.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="GaleriaGila, post: 117389, member: 993"]Well, as the resident Mexican, I'm sorry to be of little help, butttttt... It could be ollllld or brand new... I've seen these primitive "Cristos" with ancient bonafides, and I have myself painted some on old wood or metal. If you're able to date it, I think your best bet is to try to do it by other than artistic means... age of paint type, or consistency of ageing of wood and paint, in comparison... might we date the screws on back? I do like it. The expression is simplistic but intense... reverent... haunted.[/QUOTE]
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