19th Century Mexican Retablo Painting on Tin of St. Jerome and the Lion
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19th Century Mexican Retablo Painting on Tin of St. Jerome and the Lion
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 12.63 in (32.09 cm)Depth: 3 in (7.62 cm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1880s
- Condition:Minor losses. Minor structural damages. This is a considerably distressed, antique religious item. There is a large, missing chip from the top, front left corner of the black, wood frame. The condition is reflected in the reduced price of this piece.
- Seller Location:Van Nuys, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU920711837323
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