Description:

Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. A lovely antique retablo depicting St. Rita of Cascia, the Augustinian nun who, along with St. Jude, is the patron saint of impossible causes. Here she is shown wearing the robes of her order. She contemplates a the crucifix in her right hand with a gentle smile. The wound in her forehead is a "partial" stigmata, the result of a thorn from her crucifix, which she received one day while praying. She stands beside a table draped in red cloth, and a red curtain frames the scene. 6-3/4" x 9-7/8" Provenance: ex-Ramone Kelly private collection, prominent Denver visual artist. 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.

  • Condition: Areas of loss, warping, and rust, as is typical with antique tin.

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September 24, 2014 9:00 AM MDT
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