Description:

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. Created in oil paint on tin, an antique Mexican retablo depicting the Virgin Mary holding the Christ Child - Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners, framed by a wreath of red and white roses, the entire scene floating upon heavenly clouds. Renditions of the original Italian painting were among the most favored in retablo art. Icons like these were placed above household altars to venerate the saints and translated literally means "behind the altar". The retablo became wildly popular in the 19th century due to the introduction of tin as an affordable medium. A finely painted example housed in a delicate metal frame! Size: 13-1/4" x 9-1/2". Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, CA. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #109217

  • Condition: Lower corners cut out. Surface wear and paint loss as shown.

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