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**Originally Listed At $600**

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely trio of retablos, each finely painted on gauge tin to depict the Holy Family, Mary and Christ enthroned, and Saint Raphael the Archangel or San Rafael. First, the Sacred Family (La Sagrada Familia) is depicted with Jesus as a young boy walking between his parents who sweetly gaze upon him, and God the Father hovering just above. Mary and Joseph grasp the Child's arms on either side, subtly foreshadowing the Crucifixion. Next, the Virgin Mary and Christ are arranged in a composition referred to as a N.S. Refugio de Pecadores (Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners) with both figures crowned as Mary grasps the nude infant with one hand. Last, the Archangel Raphael stands upon clouds as he grasps a single fish on a string in one hand and a traveler's staff topped with gourds in the other. Size of largest (Holy Family): 10" W x 14" H (25.4 cm x 35.6 cm)

Provenance: private Superior, Colorado, USA collection

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  • Condition: Some bending to tin and small chips to some corners. Age-expected abrasions with some wearing away of pigments, but otherwise, all 3 are intact and excellent with clear imagery and rich patina.

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