Jose Benito Ortega Sold at Auction Prices

b. 1858 - d. 1941

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  • School of José Benito Ortega, San Jose Patriarca Santo, ca. 1900
    Jul. 25, 2024

    School of José Benito Ortega, San Jose Patriarca Santo, ca. 1900

    Est: $2,500 - $4,500

    School of José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) San Jose Patriarca Santo, ca. 1900 carved wood, gesso, mineral and cochineal pigments, tin Saint Joseph with Christ Child

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, San Isidro Labrador, ca. 1885
    Jul. 25, 2024

    José Benito Ortega, San Isidro Labrador, ca. 1885

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) San Isidro Labrador, ca. 1885 carved wood, gesso, pigments, hide, mounted to Colonial retablo

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • A New Mexican bulto
    Jun. 13, 2024

    A New Mexican bulto

    Est: $1,500 - $2,000

    A New Mexican bulto Attributed to José Benito Ortega, (New Mexican, 1858-1941), depicting San Antonio, standing with knees slightly bent and arms bent at the elbows, replaced base, missing niño and flower height 30in, width 8 3/4in

    Bonhams
  • Jose Benito Ortega, San Cristobal con Niño, ca. 1890
    Nov. 11, 2023

    Jose Benito Ortega, San Cristobal con Niño, ca. 1890

    Est: $5,000 - $7,500

    Jose Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) San Cristobal con Niño, ca. 1890 wood, gesso, pigments

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • A Carved and Painted New Mexican Bulto of Saint Isidore
    Nov. 03, 2023

    A Carved and Painted New Mexican Bulto of Saint Isidore

    Est: $3,000 - $5,000

    A Carved and Painted New Mexican Bulto of Saint Isidore Attributed to Jose Benito Ortega (1858-1941), 19th Century in excellent condition and of museum quality. Overall height 28 3/4 x length 33 3/4 x width 15 inches. This lot is located in Cincinnati. Provenance: Private Collection, Santa Fe, New Mexico.

    Hindman
  • Jose Benito Ortega, San Antonio Retablo
    Jul. 21, 2023

    Jose Benito Ortega, San Antonio Retablo

    Est: $800 - $1,200

    Jose Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) San Antonio Retablo wood, pigments, gesso

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • A New Mexican bulto
    Jun. 28, 2023

    A New Mexican bulto

    Est: $3,000 - $4,000

    A New Mexican bulto Attributed to José Benito Ortega, (New Mexican, 1858-1941), depicting San Antonio, standing with knees slightly bent and arms bent at the elbows, replaced base, missing niño and flower height 30in, width 8 3/4in

    Bonhams
  • A New Mexican bulto of the crucified Christ
    Jun. 28, 2023

    A New Mexican bulto of the crucified Christ

    Est: $4,000 - $6,000

    A New Mexican bulto of the crucified Christ Attributed to José Benito Ortega, (New Mexican, 1858-1941), executed in the Mora style, the elongated figure depicted pierced through the chest and wearing a blue loincloth, attached to the cross with wooden pegs, repairs/restoration. height 45in, width 32 1/4in

    Bonhams
  • A New Mexican bulto
    Jun. 28, 2023

    A New Mexican bulto

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    A New Mexican bulto Attributed to José Benito Ortega, (New Mexican, 1858-1941), depicting the Virgin, wearing a crown and a red, yellow and black frock, restored. height 22in, width 8in

    Bonhams
  • A New Mexican bulto
    Jun. 28, 2023

    A New Mexican bulto

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    A New Mexican bulto Attributed to José Benito Ortega, (New Mexican, 1858-1941), depicting the Virgin, crowned, with one hand held out before her, areas of restoration. height 19in, width 6in

    Bonhams
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) San Miguel
    Apr. 21, 2023

    Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) San Miguel

    Est: $1,000 - $1,500

    Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) San Miguel mixed media sculpture not signed height 14 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati. From a Private Denver Collection

    Hindman
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) Santa Rita de Casia
    Apr. 21, 2023

    Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) Santa Rita de Casia

    Est: $1,500 - $2,500

    Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) Santa Rita de Casia wood scupture not signed height 23 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati. From a Private Denver Collection

    Hindman
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) Cristo Crucificado
    Apr. 21, 2023

    Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) Cristo Crucificado

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Jose Benito Ortega, Attributed (New Mexican, 1858-1941) Cristo Crucificado wood scupture not signed height 48-1/4 inches x width 27 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati. From a Private Denver Collection

    Hindman
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Saint Anthony, ca. 1870s
    Jul. 23, 2022

    Jose Benito Ortega, Saint Anthony, ca. 1870s

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Jose Benito Ortega (New Mexico, 1858 - 1941) Saint Anthony, ca. 1870s wood, gesso, pigment, rope, flower fibers, rosary beads, metal

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Jose Benito Ortega, San Isidro Labrador Bulto, ca. 1875 - 1907
    Jul. 23, 2022

    Jose Benito Ortega, San Isidro Labrador Bulto, ca. 1875 - 1907

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Jose Benito Ortega (New Mexico, 1858 - 1941) San Isidro Labrador Bulto, ca. 1875 - 1907 wood, gesso, pigments, corn husk 1858-1941; lived in La Cueva (near Mora);died in Raton.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Crucifixion, ca. 1880
    Jul. 23, 2022

    Jose Benito Ortega, Crucifixion, ca. 1880

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Jose Benito Ortega (New Mexico, 1858 - 1941) Crucifixion, ca. 1880 wood, gesso, pigments, metal Lived in La Cueva (near Mora); died in Raton. Worked between 1875-1907. One of the most prolific santeros in the late 19th century.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Attributed to José Benito Ortega, Cristo Crucificado, ca. 1880
    Jul. 24, 2021

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega, Cristo Crucificado, ca. 1880

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Cristo Crucificado, ca. 1880 hand-carved wood, gesso, natural pigments painted in an uncommon bluish pigment, wearing a gessoed and painted loin cloth with a circular design, featuring a hole in the right rib cage and visible from the back, a red dangling wooden heart. Christ is attended by miniature mourning figures of Mary and Joseph.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Jose Benito Ortega (New Mexico, 1858-1941) Jesus Nazareno Bulto
    Apr. 16, 2021

    Jose Benito Ortega (New Mexico, 1858-1941) Jesus Nazareno Bulto

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    standing figure of Christ with four wood supports; rope cincture around waist and leather crown of thorns; hands showing the wounds of crucifixion; arms attached with leather thongs and cotton fabric height 30 in. x width 11.75 in. x length 11.25 in. 1870s

    Cowan's Auctions
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Bulto of San Lorenzo, ca. 1890
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Jose Benito Ortega, Bulto of San Lorenzo, ca. 1890

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Attributed to Jose Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of San Lorenzo wood, gesso, pigment Saint Lawrence Dimensions: 15 1/4 x 6 1/4 x 5 in

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Bulto of Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepcion, ca. 1890
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Jose Benito Ortega, Bulto of Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepcion, ca. 1890

    Est: $5,000 - $7,000

    Attributed to Jose Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of Virgen de la Inmaculada Concepcion, ca. 1890 wood, gesso, pigment Virgin of the Immaculate Conception Dimensions: 16 x 5 x 3 1/2 in

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Bulto of San Jose, ca. 1890
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Jose Benito Ortega, Bulto of San Jose, ca. 1890

    Est: $6,000 - $8,000

    Attributed to Jose Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of San Jose, ca. 1890 wood, gesso, pigment Saint Joseph Having articulated arms Dimensions: 20 1/2 x 8 x 4 1/2 in

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • Jose Benito Ortega, Bulto of San Francisco de Asis, ca. 1880-1900
    Jul. 25, 2020

    Jose Benito Ortega, Bulto of San Francisco de Asis, ca. 1880-1900

    Est: $2,000 - $3,000

    Attributed to Jose Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of San Francisco de As�s, ca. 1880-1900 wood, gesso, pigment Bulto appears to be missing typical cross and scull Dimensions: 18 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 4 3/4 in

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega , Nicho and Bulto, ca. 1885
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega , Nicho and Bulto, ca. 1885

    Est: $5,000 - $15,000

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Nicho and Bulto ca. 1885 wood, gesso, pigment 21 x 8 1/2 x 5 /12 in. Wood constructed nicho contains a decorative painted backboard and front posts, which support the roof and pediment. Bulto: 15 x 5 in. La Virgen wears crown of golden rays, long red dress and black heeled boots. Her face is well carved with deformed features, her hands are crossed over her chest.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Bulto of Female Saint
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Bulto of Female Saint

    Est: $5,000 - $15,000

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of Female Saint ca. 1880-1900 wood, gesso, pigment 24 x 13 x 6 in. Hand carved head, facial features, torso and arms. Skirt consists of gesso on cloth stretched over armature. Figure wears a red painted blouse with heavily decorated skirt with tiers of tassels against a white field and high black boots.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Bulto of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Bulto of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

    Est: $2,500 - $7,500

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel ca. 1880 wood, gesso, pigment 14 3/4 x 9 x 5 in. Hand-carved figure holds Christ Child in his right hand. He wears a red painted robe with collar neckline, black dot pattern and the Holy Trinity depicted on the bottom hem. Black and red stripe painted base: 5” x 9”, piece of old tongue and groove. Back of bulto is painted to match the front.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

    Est: $2,500 - $7,500

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of Nuestra Señora de los Dolores ca. 1880 wood, gesso, pigment 14 1/2 x 8 x 4 in. Our Lady of Sorrows. Carved wood female figure wears long red dress with long dark blue mantel flowing over shoulders, secured atop her head. Her hands clasped, a hole near heart for dagger. She stands on hand adzed base.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Nuestra Señora del Rosario
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Nuestra Señora del Rosario

    Est: $5,000 - $15,000

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of Nuestra Señora del Rosario ca. 1880-1900 wood, gesso, pigment 21 1/2 x 10 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. Our Lady of the Rosary. Hand carved female stands, with black boots, on simple painted floral base: she wears a red blouse, gesso covered fabric draped over wood form for skirt and painted with dark drapes on front. Back of figure is painted cream with pale blue short dashes. She holds flowers and a rosary.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Bulto of San José Patriarca
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Bulto of San José Patriarca

    Est: $2,500 - $7,500

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of San José Patriarca ca. 1880 wood, gesso, pigment 20 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 4 1/2 in. St. Joseph the Patriarch. Hand-carved figure wears ochre crown. He wears yellow and blue painted robe with collar neckline. Figure holds staff.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Bulto of Santo Niño de Atocha
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Bulto of Santo Niño de Atocha

    Est: $2,000 - $4,000

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of Santo Niño de Atocha ca. 1900 wood, gesso, pigment 8 1/4 x 3 x 3 in. Holy Infant of Atocha. Figure seated in chair.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Bulto of San Acacio
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Bulto of San Acacio

    Est: $5,000 - $15,000

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Bulto of San Acacio ca. 1880-1900 wood, gesso, pigment 26 5/8 x 17 x 3 3/4 in. St. Acacius of Mount Ararat. Hand-carved figures with pigment over gesso. Figure suspended from cross with wooden pegs through palms. Four small figured at base of cross, attached to support beam.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Jesus Nazareno, ca. 1870-1900
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Jesus Nazareno, ca. 1870-1900

    Est: $8,000 - $15,000

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Jesus Nazareno ca. 1870-1900 wood, gesso, pigment 38 1/2 x 11 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. Jesus of Nazareth. Large hand-carved figure with articulated shoulders and flexible elbows. Body is carved, prepared with gesso and painted with native pigments. Strongly carved facial features, carved hair near neck, crown of thorns rests on his head. Articulated arms are attached with rope through holes in upper body and elbows are attached to forearms with cloth welds, well carved pectorals, hands and feet. The loincloth is formed of gessoed cloth and painted blue and yellow. The figure is held in place with four wooden supports attached to wooden base. The figure was used extensively in processions and much wear is noted as well as additional painted areas through decades: blood trails, stigmata.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Cristo Crucificado, ca. 1880
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Cristo Crucificado, ca. 1880

    Est: $10,000 - $20,000

    Attributed José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Cristo Crucificado ca. 1880-1900 wood, gesso, pigment 40 x 30 in. (Cristo) 50 x 35 in. (Cross) Christ Crucified. Hand-carved figure with pigment over gesso. Figure suspended from cross with wooden pegs through palms and feet. Cristo’s head is tilted, crescent eyes cast down, delineated carved ribs, narrow waist and long legs. Crescent eyes and eyebrows are outlined with tiny dots. The blood trails fall from his brow, arms, heart, thighs, and knees. His loincloth has a painted circular motif.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • José Benito Ortega, Cristo Crucificado
    Feb. 29, 2020

    José Benito Ortega, Cristo Crucificado

    Est: $8,000 - $15,000

    Attributed to José Benito Ortega (1858 - 1941) Cristo Crucificado ca. 1880-1900 carved wood, gesso, pigment 45 x 34 x 8 in. Christ Crucified. Large Cristo figure, carved wood with painted pigment over gesso. Deep carved eye sockets with large crescent eyes cast downward, with lower lashes painted and dots around eyebrows, short dark beard. Gesso covered fabric loincloth and monochromatic pigment over fabric for skirt. Well-delineated rib cage with bloody chest wound and knees, blood trails along arms, neck, legs and brow. A small woven crown sits atop head. Christ is nail to a dark cross with red, yellow and white painted terminals and INRJ plaque at top.

    Santa Fe Art Auction
  • JOSÉ BENITO ORTEGA (1858-1941) | Moctezuma y Hernán Cortés
    May. 24, 2016

    JOSÉ BENITO ORTEGA (1858-1941) | Moctezuma y Hernán Cortés

    Est: $8,000 - $12,000

    oil on canvas

    Sotheby's
  • NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROME WOOD BULTO DEPICTING SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS BY JOSE BENITO ORTEGA (1858-1941) |
    May. 21, 2015

    NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROME WOOD BULTO DEPICTING SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS BY JOSE BENITO ORTEGA (1858-1941) |

    Est: $6,000 - $9,000

    gessoed wood, tin, mineral pigments.

    Sotheby's
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