Mexican Folk Art of Retablo on Metal of Sorrowful Mother Mary, 19th Century
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Mexican Folk Art of Retablo on Metal of Sorrowful Mother Mary, 19th Century
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 14 in (35.56 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
- Style:Spanish Colonial (In the Style Of)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1880s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The piece has surface wear; significant paint loss; bent corners, indentations and holes; significant accretion; severe discoloration to paint; rust throughout, all consistent with the age of the painting.
- Seller Location:Cookeville, TN
- Reference Number:Seller: JB15391stDibs: LU234439604741
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