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 Retablo Painting on Tin: Virgin and Child M503

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Really beautiful retablo, or lamina, of the Madonna and Child. Both are crowned and in the clouds. 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' ...

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: 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 ...

Mexican Folk Art: 1930s Inlaid Wood Picture of a Mariachi P531

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A delight. Vividly drawn, exquisitely inlaid. A Folk Find. 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 ...

Extremely Rare Tlaquepaque Mexican Pottery Lidded Turkey Jar 1930s M453

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Once plentiful and ubiquitous, Mexican tourist-ware from the 30s, often called Tlaquepaque for the town outside Guadalajara along the old Pan-American Highway whence so much of it originated, is now collected for its freedom and expressiveness and personality, as well as its increasing rarity (the pieces are fragile). Not derived from any deep-seated folk traditions, but ...

Mexican Tlaquepaque Tourist-ware Pottery Pitcher 1930s M452

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Once plentiful and ubiquitous, Mexican tourist-ware from the 30s, often called Tlaquepaque for the town outside Guadalajara along the old Pan-American Highway whence so much of it originated, is now collected for its freedom and expressiveness and personality, as well as its increasing rarity (the pieces are fragile). Not derived from any deep-seated folk traditions, but ...

Large Mexican Tlaquepaque Tourist-Ware Charger 1930s Man with Basket on Head M450

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Once plentiful and ubiquitous, Mexican tourist-ware from the 30s, often called Tlaquepaque for the town outside Guadalajara along the old Pan-American Highway whence so much of it originated, is now collected for its freedom and expressiveness and personality, as well as its increasing rarity (the pieces are fragile). Not derived from any deep-seated folk traditions, but ...

Salvador Corona Large Domed Box Circa 1940 M392

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Salvador Corona (1895-1984) was a Mexican-American bullfighter and artist.  He was born on his family's ranch Hacienda Mideras in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Corona's family moved to Mexico City in 1903 when he was 8.  He attended the New English College in Mexico, and then crossed into a career in bull fighting entering the ...

Salvador Corona 1895-1990 Festival oil on board P409

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Salvador Corona (1895-1984) was a Mexican-American bullfighter and artist.  He was born on his family's ranch Hacienda Mideras in the Mexican state of Chihuahua. Corona's family moved to Mexico City in 1903 when he was 8.  He attended the New English College in Mexico, and then crossed into a career in bull fighting entering the ...