Description:

Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. An antique Mexican retablo featuring the Holy Family - Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child. The parents grasp the Child's wrists on either side, and his outstretched arms subtly foreshadow the Crucifixion. The trio tilt their heads benevolently towards each other, and the Holy Spirit, in the form of a dove, radiates light from above. 14" x 10" Provenance: ex-Kelley collection, Colorado. Icons like these were placed above household altars to venerate the saints (retablo literally means "behind the altar"). The retablo became wildly popular in the 19th century due to the introduction of tin as an affordable medium. All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Areas of loss, rust and warping. Holes at top for suspension.

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