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Mexican Votives

"The Archive of B/W Television (Retablo with TV Screen)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"The Archive of B/W Television (Retablo with TV Screen)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"The Archive of B/W Television (Retablo with TV Screen)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

The intricate retablos of Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to those who have inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive paint...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

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Other

The Archive of B/W Television (Retablo with TV Screen)
The Archive of B/W Television (Retablo with TV Screen)

The Archive of B/W Television (Retablo with TV Screen)

Located in Chicago, IL

The intricate retablos of Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to those who have inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive paint...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Oil, Wood, Mixed Media, Cardboard

"Birdland (I am the Bowerbird)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Birdland (I am the Bowerbird)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Birdland (I am the Bowerbird)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

The intricate retablos of Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to those who have inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive paint...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Other

"Birdland (I am the Bowerbird)" Mixed-Media Retablo
"Birdland (I am the Bowerbird)" Mixed-Media Retablo

"Birdland (I am the Bowerbird)" Mixed-Media Retablo

Located in Chicago, IL

The intricate retablos of Chicago-based artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to those who have inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive paint...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Mixed Media

Materials

Found Objects, Wood Panel

"Retablo No. 5 (An Attic of Records)", Mixed Media Sculpture
"Retablo No. 5 (An Attic of Records)", Mixed Media Sculpture

"Retablo No. 5 (An Attic of Records)", Mixed Media Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

The intricate retablos of contemporary artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to the musicians that inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive pa...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Oil, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Wood Panel

"Retablo No. 4 (Blackbird)", Mixed Media Sculpture
"Retablo No. 4 (Blackbird)", Mixed Media Sculpture

"Retablo No. 4 (Blackbird)", Mixed Media Sculpture

Located in Chicago, IL

The intricate retablos of contemporary artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to the musicians that inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive pa...

Category

2010s Surrealist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Paper, Found Objects, Mixed Media, Oil, Wood Panel

"Retablo No. 4 (Blackbird)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Retablo No. 4 (Blackbird)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Retablo No. 4 (Blackbird)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

$1,580

H 13.5 in W 11.5 in D 3.75 in

"Retablo No. 4 (Blackbird)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

The intricate retablos of contemporary artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to the musicians that inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

"Retablo No. 5 (An Attic of Records)" by Patrick Fitzgerald
"Retablo No. 5 (An Attic of Records)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

"Retablo No. 5 (An Attic of Records)" by Patrick Fitzgerald

By Patrick Fitzgerald

Located in Chicago, IL

The intricate retablos of contemporary artist Patrick Fitzgerald are his means of paying homage to the musicians that inspired him throughout his life. Derived from Mexican votive pa...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Other

1960s Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Bronze Votive Candle Holder
1960s Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Bronze Votive Candle Holder

1960s Don Shoemaker Exotic Wood Bronze Votive Candle Holder

By Don S. Shoemaker

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a fascinating piece by Don Shoemaker. Cocobolo wood votive or candleholder. Made in Mexico, circa the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern More Candle Holders

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Original Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin
19th Century Original Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin

19th Century Original Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The offering of such items has more immediate precedence in both the Mesoamerican and European lines of Mexican culture, but the form that most votive paintings take from the colonia...

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Antique 1870s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

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Metal

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche
Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Large Antique Italian Church Carved Gilt Polychrome Tabernacle Altar Niche

Located in Forney, TX

We have an extensive collection from around the world, spanning all regions and religions, including old world European Baroque period altarpiece, Spanish Colonial altar table, Roman...

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Baroque Religious Items

Materials

Enamel

Rare Antique Religious Italian Catholic Church Carta Gloria Altar Card Frame Set
Rare Antique Religious Italian Catholic Church Carta Gloria Altar Card Frame Set

Rare Antique Religious Italian Catholic Church Carta Gloria Altar Card Frame Set

Located in Forney, TX

We he at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love decorating with religious antiques, from authentic altarpiece, tabernacle, Holy relic reliquary or monstrance, crucifix cross, altarstic...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Religious Items

Materials

Pine, Giltwood

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Pre Columbian Nayarit Pottery Seated Female Votive Figure
Pre Columbian Nayarit Pottery Seated Female Votive Figure

Pre Columbian Nayarit Pottery Seated Female Votive Figure

Located in New York, NY

A unique modeled and painted figural effigy; she is seated side legged and holding a small vessel in her right hand. She is adorned with earspools, nose clip, painted necklace, and ...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Mexican Tribal Art

Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorites, Tourmalines and Fire Opals
Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorites, Tourmalines and Fire Opals

Gold Earrings with Diamonds, Sapphires, Tsavorites, Tourmalines and Fire Opals

Located in ประเวศ, TH

Africa collection by VOTIVE. Mexican Fire Opals, Tourmalines, Tsavorites, Blue, Red and Yellow Sapphires, White Diamonds, 18k Yellow Gold.

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2010s Thai Dangle Earrings

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Diamond, Opal, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Tsavorite, Fire Opal, Gold, 18k Gol...

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel

Located in Forney, TX

The votive paintings of Mexico are paralleled in other countries.

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Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin

Early 20th C. Italian Ex Voto Milagros C.1930-1940-Price is Per Piece
Early 20th C. Italian Ex Voto Milagros C.1930-1940-Price is Per Piece

Early 20th C. Italian Ex Voto Milagros C.1930-1940-Price is Per Piece

Located in San Francisco, CA

HISTORY Milagros (also known as an ex-voto or dijes or promesas) are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings in Mexico, the ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Folk Art More Folk Art

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Wood

1970s Feders Votive Candle Holder Colored Glass Felipe Delfinger Mexico
1970s Feders Votive Candle Holder Colored Glass Felipe Delfinger Mexico

1970s Feders Votive Candle Holder Colored Glass Felipe Delfinger Mexico

Located in Chula Vista, CA

1970s FEDERS Votive Candle Holder in Hand Blown Glass Mexico Wondrous color and reflective light.

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Vintage 1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Candlesticks

Materials

Art Glass

Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin
Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin

Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin

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H 14.57 in W 9.06 in D 0.2 in

Mexican Retablo "Exvoto" Oil on Tin

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The offering of such items has more immediate precedence in both the Mesoamerican and European lines of Mexican culture, but the form that most votive paintings take from the colonia...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Tin

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

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H 7.09 in W 19.69 in D 0.12 in

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The offering of such items has more immediate precedence in both the Mesoamerican and European lines of Mexican culture, but the form that most votive paintings take from the colonia...

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Vintage 1950s Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Tin

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

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H 13.39 in W 9.06 in D 0.12 in

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The offering of such items has more immediate precedence in both the Mesoamerican and European lines of Mexican culture, but the form that most votive paintings take from the colonia...

Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Paintings

Materials

Tin

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

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H 7.09 in W 10.04 in D 0.2 in

Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The offering of such items has more immediate precedence in both the Mesoamerican and European lines of Mexican culture, but the form that most votive paintings take from the colonia...

Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Tin

19th Century Fantastic Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin
19th Century Fantastic Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

19th Century Fantastic Original Mexican Retablo "Exvotos" Oil on Tin

Located in Mexico City, CDMX

The offering of such items has more immediate precedence in both the Mesoamerican and European lines of Mexican culture, but the form that most votive paintings take from the colonia...

Category

Vintage 1930s Mexican Folk Art Religious Items

Materials

Metal

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel
Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel

Vintage Mexican Religious Folk Art Ex-voto Retablo Arcangel San Miguel

Located in Forney, TX

The votive paintings of Mexico are paralleled in other countries.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Tin

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Mexican Votives For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of Mexican votives available for sale. Frequently made of onyx, stone and metal, all Mexican votives available were constructed with great care. We have 5 antique and vintage Mexican votives in-stock, while there are 9 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of Mexican votives available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. modern, folk art and mid-century modern Mexican votives are consistently popular styles. Don S. Shoemaker produced beautiful Mexican votives that are worth considering.

How Much are Mexican Votives?

Mexican votives can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $240, while the lowest priced sells for $60 and the highest can go for as much as $3,102.