Jorge B. Murillo Watercolor: Marketplace P719

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Beautiful treatment by the folk artist Jorge Murillo of the tents and awnings under which everyone gathers on market day. Art measures 23" x 17". Price on request. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We also ...

Jorge B. Murillo Watercolor: Market Scene P718

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Another charmer from the folk artist Jorge Murillo. Art measures 23" x 17 1/2". Price on request. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We also ship worldwide, and for those transactions we require wire transfers. Please ...

Jorge B. Murillo Watercolor: Xochimilco, the Floating Gardens P721

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One of the most magical environments in Mexico is the system of lakes and canals that are all that remain of the Aztecs' astonishing feat of engineering and agricultural innovation around their ancient capital. A truly charming scene dear to the Mexican soul. Note the  flowers in the little boats being harvested and taken to ...

Mexican Rush Seat Chair in White with Original Paint F870

Pinned construction–rare original paint. These 1920s chairs are hard to come by. Very solid and entirely hand made: hand hewn and turned, with original paint. Even marked Made in Mexico on the back. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, ...

Mexican Rush Seat Chair in Black with Original Paint F867

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Pinned construction–Rare original paint. These 1920s chairs are hard to come by. Very solid and entirely hand made: Hand hewn and turned, with original paint. Even marked Made in Mexico on the back. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, ...

Mexican Rush Seat Chair in Yellow with Original Paint F866

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Pinned construction–Rare original paint. These 1920s chairs are hard to come by. Very solid and entirely hand made: Hand hewn and turned, with original paint. Even marked Made in Mexico on the back. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, ...

Mexican Rush Seat Chair in Green with Original Paint F865

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Pinned construction–Rare original paint. These 1920s chairs are hard to come by. Very solid and entirely hand made: Hand hewn and hand turned, with original paint. Even marked Made in Mexico on the back. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be ...

Mexican Rush Seat Chair in Dark Green with Original Paint F864

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Pinned construction–Rare original paint. These 1920s chairs are hard to come by. Very solid and entirely hand made: Hand hewn and turned, with original paint. Even marked Made in Mexico on the back. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be ...

Mexican Hand Carved Wood Plaques M203a,b

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A wonderful pair of 1920s hand carved wood plaques "Romantic Old Mexico". Priced separately. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We also ship worldwide, and for those transactions we require wire transfers. Please ...

Mexican Serape: Red, Green and Tan M556

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A beautiful 1930s Mexican Serape in vibrant reds, oranges, greens, and creams. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We also ship worldwide, and for those transactions we require wire transfers. Please feel ...

Fantasia Yellow, Cream & Blue Bread Plate M555

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Fantasia yellow, cream & blue bread plate with two hummingbirds drinking nectar. Plate is Priced $65. A Brief History of Touristware As it turns out, Mexican popular art was extremely popular in the 20′s and 30′s in the United States. There were major Mexican art exhibits in Los Angeles and New York during that time, and there was ...

Fantasia Yellow, Cream & Blue Salad Plate M554

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Fantasia yellow, cream & blue salad plate with an antelope. Priced $95. A Brief History of Touristware As it turns out, Mexican popular art was extremely popular in the 20′s and 30′s in the United States. There were major Mexican art exhibits in Los Angeles and New York during that time, and there was a traveling exhibit ...

Black Fantasia Ware Skillet Plate Fantastical Creatures M551

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A great black Fantasia Ware pottery skillet plate with a design showinga pair of fantastical creatures. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We also ship worldwide, and for those transactions we require ...

Mexican Batea Carved Wood Hand Painted Platter M517

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One of the best examples we have seen of this wooden ware so classically emblematic of the arts and crafts of Mexico. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We also ship worldwide, ...

Mexican Hand-carved and Painted Plaque (Taxco 1930s) M507

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Polychrome scene in low relief, a woman crossing the square, fluent and alive rendering in wood, couldn't be more charming. Plaque measure 10 x 8. Call for pricing. We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We ...

Mexican Retablo Painting On Tin: The Holy Trinity c.1900 M506

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Glorious imaging of the Trinity as three men, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, the idea of the Trinity empohasized by their triangular halos. Very unusual iconography. Price on request.We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. ...

Mexican Retablo Painting On Tin: Priest in Embroidered Vestment 19th Century M505

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Absolutely haunting portrait, beautifully rendered. In the delicacy of its imagery reminiscent of a Mughal miniature. Price on request.We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We also ship worldwide, and for those transactions we require ...

Mexican Retablo Painting On Tin: Jesus, Maria y Jose M504

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The Holy Family. A scene of Spring. Price on request.We ship using UPS and Priority Mail, but for larger pieces we employ two freight companies we have found to be careful, cost effective and timely in delivery. We also ship worldwide, and for those transactions we require wire transfers. Please feel free to enquire about shipping ...

Mexican Ex-Voto Painting on Tin: Christ Looking Down On Invalid In Bed M502

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The red of the blanket on the bed gives distinction to this ex-voto. MEXICAN RETABLO ART Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood or copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This genre ...

Mexican Ex-Voto Painting On Tin: Man Offering A Candle to the Crucified Christ M501

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The two figures floating as it were in space add an extra spiritual intensity to this ex-voto.Tin measures 7 x 9. MEXICAN RETABLO ART Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood or copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal ...

Mexican Ex Voto Painting on Tin: Kneeling Man Offering A Candle To Christ on the Altar M500

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Bleak and beautiful scene of supplication. Circa 1900. MEXICAN RETABLO ART Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood or copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This genre of folk art, deeply rooted ...

Mexican Ex-Voto Painting on Tin: Sick Child Commended To The Crucified Christ 1908 M499

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A heart rending example of a Mexican ex-voto. Ex-voto measures 4 x 5 1/4. MEXICAN RETABLO and EX-VOTO ARTRetablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood or copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind ...