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Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 19th century CE. A charming tin retablo depicting the Virgin mother and infant Christ child, both ornately crowned and adorned, all hand painted in vibrant hues on a heavy gauge tin panel. The Virgin Mary and Christ are arranged in a composition referred to as a N.S. Refugio de Pecadores (Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners). The holy pair is framed by floral designs with Christ standing atop clouds to the right. His mother gently supports him, her sweet visage tilted toward her son as she gazes out at the viewer. Size of retablo: 3.1" W x 4.6" H (7.9 cm x 11.7 cm); of frame: 10" W x 11.5" H (25.4 cm x 29.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Pasadena, California, USA collection, before 2010

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#180874

  • Condition: Some loss of pigments in upper left corner, as well as overall darkening and patina to image. Set in a custom frame with chipping and loss to paints on frame. Suspension wire on verso for display.

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August 18, 2023 8:00 AM MDT
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