Nov 21, 2024 - Sale 2687

Sale 2687 - Lot 311

Unsold
Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
(MEXICO.) Enrique A. Cervantes, photographer. Photo album of historic Mexican churches and convents from the early 20th century. 70 photographs (most about 4½ x 6 inches), inserted into corner mounts on 28 album leaves. Folio, plain original cloth, 10 x 14 inches, minor wear; no captions; photographer name inscribed to inner pastedown. No place, circa 1930s

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Enrique A. Cervantes (1898-1953) was an engineer and draftsman who published several books on the early architecture of New Spain. This album shows facades and interiors, and well as art displayed within the churches.