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Period: 19th Century
Place of Origin: Mexican
Large Mexican Wood Table
Located in Westport, CT
Category
Late 19th Century Country Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
1850 Mexican Colonial Style Oil on Copper Religious Painting
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 1850 Mexican colonial style oil on copper religious painting.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Copper
19th Century Hand Carved Limestone Trough Basin Planter Antique Farm
Located in Chula Vista, CA
19th Century Antique Hacienda Farm Hand Carved Limestone Primitive Trough
Stone Basin Planter Mexico
6.25 h x 11 d x 17
Depth inside 3.5 Neck 2 thick
Original antique rustic conditio...
Category
Early 19th Century Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Mounted Antique Distressed Wooden Santo c.1890-1940 (FREE SHIPPING)
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A distressed painted carved wooden Mexican Santo. Carved areas exist where the head and articulating arms would have been. The appearance of a "dress" suggests that it was cov...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Steel
19th Century Painting From Mexico in Gilt Frame
Located in Houston, TX
The 19th Century Painting from Mexico in Gilt Frame is a captivating work of art that showcases the rich artistic tradition of the region. Set within an ornate gilt frame, the painti...
Category
19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Child Jesus Bust
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
We don't know much about it but we acquired it from a certified antiques dealer, apparently it could have been in a church fire because of the burn on the back of its neck. Through t...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
A Very Good 19th Century Hand Painted Mexican Retablo Dated 1884
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The naïve, hand painted vignette depicts a woman praying to the images of Saint Anthony holding The Christ Child, together with The Holy Mother, all shown hovering above a group of t...
Category
Late 19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Mother Mary & Jesus, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring Mother Mary with the crowned infant Jesus Christ (standing on clouds) in her arms...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
Oil on Tin Retablo Our Lady Refugio of Sinners or Madonna and Child
Located in Dallas, TX
Oil on tin retablo nuetra señora del refugio ( Mary Refuge of Sinners ) or madonna and child, She is crowned and is holding baby christ, who is also crowned she is wearing blue and o...
Category
19th Century Baroque Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
Spanish Colonial Retablo "The Crucifixion" with the Virgin Mary and Saint John
Located in Dallas, TX
The Crucifixion, oil on tin Spanish Colonial retablo, including Mary and Saint John, in a carved wooden frame, The Crucifixion is a central p...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting Catholic Saint 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring an unknown Spanish Roman Catholic Saint.
The work is hand-painted on metal (li...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
Large Early 19th c. Polychromed Mexican Carved Wooden Santo c.1820
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large early 19th century poly-chromed, hand carved wooden Mexican Santo holding a book. A lustrous finish envelops his face, arms, legs and feet, causing his flesh to gleam in the light while blue paints cover the areas where he was possibly clothed at one time. Glass eyes and thick, carved hair. Carved wooden stand with support bar attached in the back. The articulating arms are hinged and bend at the shoulder and elbow for many different positions.
Shown with life size hand model.
CREATOR Unknown. Mexico.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1820.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Carved, Painted Wood.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. Missing piece above book. Chip under left eye. Chipping paint throughout. Repair to left foot. Structurally sound.
DIMENSIONS H 36 in. W 10.5 in. D 10 in.
HISTORY
Santos played an important role in bringing the Catholic Church to the New World with the Spanish colonists. These religious figures were hand-carved and often furnished with crowns, jewels, and other accessories, usually funded by religious devotees, and were used as icons to explain the major figures - Mary...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Santo Niño de Atocha 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring Santo Niño de Atocha (also known as - Holy In...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Mother Mary & Jesus, 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful 19th-century Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring Mother Mary with the infant Jesus Christ (faded and now almost a ghost-like figur...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
19th Century Framed Retablo of St. Joseph
Located in Ross, CA
Antique retablo showing Saint Joseph with a child Jesus. Vibrantly painted in rich turquoise and burnt orange colors. Matted in cream and velvet in a v...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
19th c. Original Landscape Art
Located in Clermont, FL
Original landscape art, forest and lake scene. signed by artist.
Category
Late 19th Century American Classical Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Canvas, Wood, Paint
Primitive/Early Hand-Painted Blanket Chest, Wedding Trunk on base.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early/Primitive hand-painted chest with tons of character. Stamped Mexico on the bottom.
Shows wear and tear consistent with age. Iron hinge with key hole (does not have the key). St...
Category
19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mexican Religious Retablo
Located in Ross, CA
Antique Mexican retablo made in 1890 which includes a woman praying to the Virgin Mary and Jesus Christ.
Framed in wooden frame ornately carve...
Category
1890s Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
19th Century Hand Carved "Virgen de Atocha" with Encrusted Jewels and Cherubs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Virgin Of Atocha - The Virgin Mary, 19th C. Wooden Sculpture believed to be from the 19th Century Mexico.
The piece is all hand crafted and quite large at 45" tall. The crown, an...
Category
19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Multi-gemstone, Gold Leaf
19th Century Mexican Hand Carved Sabino Wood Bowl with vintage native repair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique late 19th Century Mexican rustic wood bowl, carved from a single block of wood with a wonderful aged patina and native vintage tin repairs.
Collected in Sonora, Mexico in t...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
Giant Colonial Church Bench
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1800. We offer this Giant Colonial Church Bench. Made in mezquite and pine wood. Very antique and amazing piece.
Category
Mid-19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Tarahumara Pottery Vessel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A vintage tarahumara pottery vessel. Crafted by the tarahumara indians, it showcases a timeless primitive design complemented by rawhide lacing. Thi...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Clay, Pottery
Colonial Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablo Painting of Saint Rita De Cascia 1800s
Located in Studio City, CA
A beautiful 19th century Spanish Colonial Mexican Folk Art ex-voto retablo lámina painting featuring Saint Rita De Cascia. Santa Rita is almost always depicted as she is here, with a trickle of blood and a thorn deeply embedded in her forehead. According to legend, in the year 1441, during a sermon on the Crown of Thorns, Santa Rita prayed so intently that a thorn detached itself from her crucifix and lodged itself in her forehead. For the next fifteen years, she bore this external sign of stigmatization and union with Christ. It was said her wound became so disturbing to view, that she spent the latter part of her life in isolation and prayer. At her canonization ceremony in the year 1900, Santa Rita de Cascia was bestowed the title of Patroness of Impossible Causes. In Mexico, Santa Rita is widely venerated as the Patroness Saint of mothers, abused wives, and heartbroken women. In this work, she is flanked by two small male figures representing her two beloved sons (notice the fine attention to the paintings of their faces and their glowing rosy red cheeks). She holds a large crucifix in one hand and a flagella whip, symbolizing her practice of mortifying the flesh, in her other hand.
The work is hand painted on metal (likely tin). Ex-votos and retablos are often placed above the altars in churches or family shrines as votive offerings made in the form of religious pictures...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Metal, Tin
Santa Rita Retablo
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This late 19th century Mexican Folk Art devotional painting depicts St. Rita of Casia, the patron saint of lost and improbable causes.
Wishing to join an Augustinian convent ...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
Circa 1890-1910 Uriarte Talavera Apothecary Jar
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1890-1910 Uriarte Talavera apothecary jar. In traditional Spanish form. Amber & cobalt decoration in diamond fields. Base rim nip seems original...
Category
Late 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Pottery
Unique Hand Carved Sabino Wood through Bowl Found in Zacatecas, Mexico, ca. 1890
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Beautiful hand carved sabino tray / through bowl found in Zacatecas, Mexico, ca.
1890.
Serves wonderfully as a center piece to a table.
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Mexican 3 legs Primitive Mesquite Stool
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th century mesquite hardwood stool from Mexico. All original legs.
Completely primitive in style.
Category
Mid-19th Century Organic Modern Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
Remarkable Mesquite Wood Trough Bowl Found in Jalisco, Western Mexico, Mid 19th
By G. None
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
Remarkable mesquite wood dough bowl found in Western Mexico, mid 19th century, carved from a single block of wood.
It's rare to come across this bowls in such a great state, espe...
Category
Mid-19th Century Primitive Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
Set of Monochrome Architectural Clay Pots of Mexican Origin
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Left to right as pictured:
Left:
Dimensions: Bottom diameter 4"
Top diameter 4"
Overall diameter 6"
Height 5 3/4"
Middle:
Dimensions: Bottom diameter 4 1/2"
Top diameter ...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Terracotta
Spanish Colonial 1820 Rare Large Display Amphora with Handles in Solid Sterling
Located in Miami, FL
A Spanish Colonial amphora vase with handles.
Gorgeous oversized antique silver piece with baroque and neo-classic patterns. made at the beginning of the 19th century, during the ...
Category
1820s Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage Silver Mexican Creamer
Located in New York, NY
Antique small silver pitcher / creamer. Silver casted piece with metal engraving and a carved face on the mouth serving area. Stampled on the insi...
Category
Early 19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Silver
Pair of Tlaquepaque Vases
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
Beautiful vases made in Mexico by incredible artists from the city of Guadalajara.
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Pottery
19th Century Mexican Polychromed Metal Chest with Drawers and Decorations
Located in Marbella, ES
19th century Mexican Polychromed Metal Chest with Drawers and Decorations.
Category
19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Metal
Saltillo Serape Mexican Blanket, 19th Century
Located in Istanbul, TR
A Saltillo serape is a type of Mexican blanket that originated in Saltillo, a city in the northern state of Coahuila. It is typically made of wool and features vibrant colors and intricate designs, often incorporating geometric shapes and floral motifs. The Saltillo serape is a popular item in Mexican culture...
Category
19th Century American Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wool
Antique Matador/ Bull Fighter's Jacket in Custom Acrylic Box, circa 1850s
Located in East Hampton, NY
Encased in a magnificent custom made acrylic display box, this very luxe, rare, antique embellished bull fighter's jacket (Traje de Toreador) wi...
Category
1850s Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Acrylic, Silk
Antique Spanish Colonial Santo Religious Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
An exceptional example of Spanish Colonial style, born in Mexico in the 19th century, this large hand carved and painted santo religious folk art altar f...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Wood, Paint
19th Century, Traditional Mexican Lacquered and Hand Painted Chest
Located in Mexico City, MX
This hand painted box is representative of a technique
typical of the Olinalá region, in the state of Guerrero in the
South of Mexico. Guerrero is the most important lacquer produc...
Category
19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood, Lacquer
Mid-20th Century Carved Wooden Santo, circa 1950-1960
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
A hand painted carved wooden Mexican or Central American Santo (saint) with articulating arms.
Creator unknown.
Date of manufacture circa 1...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Spanish Colonial Writing Table/Console, circa 18th-19th Century
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a superb example of a late 18th century or early 19th century Spanish Colonial, most probably Mexican, three-drawer writing desk. The mesquite (perhaps sabino) wood structure...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mexican Hand Carved Sabino Wood Bowl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A unique late 19th Century Mexican rustic wood bowl, carved from a single block of wood with a wonderful aged patina.
Collected in Sonora, Mexico in ...
Category
Late 19th Century Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Mexican wooden hand-painted virgin with child in arms.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
Antique Church Altar Table
Located in Forney, TX
A scarce, likely one-of-a-kind Spanish Colonial church altar, repurposed as a sideboard server or console.
Hand-crafted in Mexico in the 19th century, having a shaped demilune marbleized - faux marble painted wooden top, over substantial solid pine bowfront base with hand carved detailing and decorative molded paneling.
Provenance:
Prior owner purchased from Horse of a Different Color Antiques, San Antonio, Texas.
Acquisition:
Acquired from highly reputable auction house Austin Auction Gallery, est. 1983, Austin, Texas. Three Day Estates Event February 22 catalog.
Dimensions: (approx)
28" High, 84" Long, 22" Deep
As warm and attractive as it is functional, having the ideal size and proportions for a variety of different uses, including as a dining room buffet, credenza - media stand, sofa table or hall console, dry bar, or placed in a palatial foyer as a stunning and historical entry statement piece!
Condition:
Good original antique condition. Presents well. Strong, sturdy, stable, and structurally sound. Nicely aged mellow warm patina. Wear consistent with age and indicative of use, including scattered losses to the paint, old repairs and touchups throughout, and various other antique character marks that add to the overall display, authenticity, and rustic old world charm.
Please note, at the time of writing this, we have a similarly styled baptismal font likely from the same church available.
We here at Lynx Hollow Antiques absolutely love religious antiques! Retaining spiritual significance, beautiful artistic depth, rich cultural and historical interest, they make for the perfect decorative object! Please be sure to check our other listings for architectural salvaged building elements to ornamental temple figures, tabernacle cabinets...
Category
19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Pine, Paint
19th Century Mexican Wooden Hand-Painted Virgin with Child in Arms
Located in Marbella, ES
19th Century Mexican wooden hand-painted virgin with child in arms.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
Hardwood Wagon Wheel from Mexico, circa Early 1800's
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
Hardwood wagon wheel from the state of Puebla, Mexico, circa early 19th century. The wagon wheel is from the colonial era. Most colonial wheels contain ir...
Category
Early 19th Century Spanish Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
19th C. Mexican Retablo, C.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo. Oil paint on tin. Subject unknown.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oil Paint on Tin.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 14 in. W 10 in.
HISTORY
Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of art, deeply rooted in European history, was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish and then ultimately adopted by New World mestizo natives to become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. With some exceptions, mostly untrained artists from the provinces worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images; some subjects painted more prolifically than others. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times in his or her career.
These oil paintings were sold to devout believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints, each invoked to remedy a different situation. "San Ysidro Labrador," the patron saint of farmers, is venerated for good weather...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
19th Century Hardwood Stool from Mexico
Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato
19th century hardwood stool from San Luis Potosí, Mexico. This piece is primitive in style. Much wear is evident throughout the seat. All original legs...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century Mexican Mesquite & Pine Windows
Located in Forney, TX
A rustic pair of solid mesquite and pine antique windows from Mexico. Handcrafted in the 19th century, retaining most of the hand forged iron including hinges. Constructed using peg, mortise and tenon joinery,
This architectural salvage from Western México has a beautiful warm patina, and fabulous, naturally aging distressing, cracking. Elegantly aged wood tone, and interesting grain patterns. Full of character and old world charm, they're great for many different applications, such as a headboard, wall hanging decor, top for a side table, coffee or console table, kitchen pot rack...
Category
19th Century Primitive Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Iron
Large Scale Hand Painted Tripod Urn from Guerrero, Mexico, c1800
Located in London, GB
From the Rio Balsas region of Guerrero, Mexico - early 19th century. Of stunning tribal form with regionally unique extending horn handles and distinctive looped tripod legs. Featuri...
Category
Early 19th Century Tribal Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Clay
19th Century Mexican Inlaid Wood Marquetry Trunk from Jalisco
Located in Guadalajara, Jalisco, MX
19th Century, This particular craft/technique was imported from the Colonial period from Morroco to Spain and then to México, locally known as Taraceado, and or Jaleño due to the fact that is was made in Jalostotitlan, Jalisco. It depicts wonderfully a proud version of the Mexican Eagle, Claiming ``Viva La Republica Mexicana´´in Mother of Pearl Inlaid.
This small trunks...
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th Century Quarry Statue of Archangel with Harp Found in Western México
Located in Guadalajra, Jal
This amazing 19th century pink quarry statue of Archangel was found in Western México, it has minor losses and wear consistent with age.
Category
19th Century Neoclassical Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Limestone
Late 19th Century Northern Mexico Banyan Tree Root Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th century North Mexico banyan tree root chair.
A wondrous late 19th century naturally formed, one-of-a-kind hand-carved Banyan Tree Burl Cha...
Category
Late 19th Century Other Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
1920's Holy Water Font Lady of Guadalupe and Angel in Alabaster and Agate
Located in BILBAO, ES
1920's Holy water font with Lady of Guadalupe and angel in light green alabaster and agate with a beautiful translucent quality and the many colors that can be achieved from this spe...
Category
19th Century American Craftsman Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Agate, Alabaster
Rustic 19th Century Mexican Farmhouse Architectural Window Shutters
Located in Forney, TX
A small rustic Mexican farmhouse wooden hinged window / shutter, with mortise and tenon joinery, original hardware and lock.
A wonderful example of 19th...
Category
19th Century Rustic Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Iron
19th c. Mexican Retablo "Veronica's Veil" c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo "Veronica's Veil" or "El Divono Rostro" in Spain . Oil paint on tin.
The Veil of Veronica, known in Italian as the Volto Santo or Holy Face, is a Roman Catholic Relic which, according to legend, bears the likeness of the Face of Jesus that was imprinted on it prior to Jesus' crucifixion. According to Roman Catholicism, Saint Veronica encountered Jesus in Jeruselum on the way to Calvary. When she paused to wipe the sweat (Latin, suda) off his face with her veil, his image was left on the veil.
In the small village of Osa de la Vega in Spain, there lived a couple who led a very pious life. They were Gregorio de la Torre and Isabel Corral. From their father, Juan Montilla, they inherited a picture of the Face of Jesus or the Divino Rostro. A story that is told one day, to the amazement of many who confirmed its veracity, the picture began to perspire with living blood. News of this extraordinary event spread swiftly and widely throughout the land.
CREATOR Unknown.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1880.
MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Oil Paint on Tin.
CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
DIMENSIONS H 14 in. W 10 in.
HISTORY
Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of art, deeply rooted in European history, was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish and then ultimately adopted by New World mestizo natives to become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. With some exceptions, mostly untrained artists from the provinces worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images; some subjects painted more prolifically than others. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times in his or her career.
These oil paintings were sold to devout believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints, each invoked to remedy a different situation. "San Ysidro Labrador," the patron saint of farmers, is venerated for good weather...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
Antique Country One Drawer Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Great looking antique one drawer nightstand or table. Spanish Colonial likely Mexican. At least 19th century possible earlier. Old hardware and hand crafted nails. Out of a wonderful Palm Springs Estate. In good age appropriate condition. Some warping to the wood and imperfections to the surfaces. Some old worm wood...
Category
19th Century Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
19th C. Mexican Retablo Saint Francis c.1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
An original 19th century Mexican folk retablo of Saint Francis. Oil paint on tin.
St. Francis of Assisi, Italian San Francesco d’Assisi was born 1181-1182 in Assisi, duchy of Spoleto, Italy and died October 3, 1226. He was canonized July 16, 1228. He founded the Franciscan orders of the Friars Minor and the lay Third Order. He was also a leader of the movement of evangelical poverty in the early 13th century. His evangelical zeal, consecration to poverty, charity, and personal charisma drew thousands of followers. Francis’s devotion to the human Jesus and his desire to follow Jesus’ example reflected and reinforced important developments in medieval spirituality.
Cretor Unknown.
Date of manufacture c.1880.
Materials and techniques Oil Paint on Tin.
Condition Good. Wear consistent with age and use.
Dimensions H 14 in. W 10 in.
History
Retablos, better known as 'laminas' in Mexico, are small oil paintings on tin, wood and sometimes copper which were used in home altars to venerate the almost infinite number of Catholic saints. The literal translation for 'retablo' is 'behind the altar.' This unique genre of art, deeply rooted in European history, was brought to Mexico with the arrival of the Spanish and then ultimately adopted by New World mestizo natives to become what is known today as the Mexican folk retablo.
The retablo was an art form that flourished in post conquest Mexico and then ultimately, with the introduction of inexpensive mediums such as tin, reached its pinnacle of popularity in the last quarter of the 19th century. With some exceptions, mostly untrained artists from the provinces worked to produce and reproduce these sacred images; some subjects painted more prolifically than others. A typical "retablero" may have reproduced the same image hundreds, if not thousands of times in his or her career.
These oil paintings were sold to devout believers who displayed them in home altars to honor their patron saints. There are virtually hundreds of saints, each invoked to remedy a different situation. "San Ysidro Labrador," the patron saint of farmers, is venerated for good weather...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Tin
19th Century Spanish Colonial Religious Folk Art Santo Altar Figure
Located in Forney, TX
An antique Spanish Colonial period hand carved and painted santo church altar figure. Born in Mexico in the first half of the 19th century, the religious...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood, Paint
Baroque Style Headboard
Located in San Cristobal de Las Casas, Chiapas
Baroque style headboard, made in the late 19th century
with carved representations of saints, birth and virgin.
Category
Late 19th Century American Colonial Antique Mexican Furniture
Materials
Wood
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