This evocative Santos figure, probably 18th century, packs a powerful presence for it’s small size, perhaps in part from the lose of its original paint emphasizing the form. There are significant loses to it- both hands and paint and gesso, yet like many objects treasured over long periods of time, it remains compelling. This came [Continue]
Authentic Mexican Retablo (oil on copper painting) featuring San Luis Rey (King Louis IX of France). He’s credited with bringing the true crown of thorns and three nails to France, which can be seen in the lower, left-hand corner. They’re still enshrined outside of Paris. The iconography is particularly important; he had a scepter that [Continue]
Vintage Bethlehem Virgin or Madonna – Cusco Painting. Oil on canvas & Framed under glass. Frame 12 3/4″ x 10 3/4″, Image 9″ x 7″. Please review all pictures. The item “Antique Bethlehem Virgin Madonna Cusco Colonial Painting Peru Christian Spanish” is in sale since Sunday, September 8, 2019. This item is in the category [Continue]
SPANISH COLONIAL JOSEPH AND MARY FROM GUATEMALA. APPROX 12in TALL AND IS FEATURED IN THE BOOK, OBJECTS OF THE MAYAN SPIRIT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS, OUR PRODUCTS ARE 100% GUARANTEED. The item “ANTIQUE SPANISH COLONIAL JOSEPH & MARY DOLLS” is in sale since Saturday, April 6, 2019. This item is in the [Continue]
This is an antique “retablo” painting (late 19th C). It is a very fine specimen of Mexican Spanish colonial art. The image depicts and honors Mary as “The Lady of Solitude”. (Nuestra Senora de Soledad). This piece was shown in the traveling exhibit, “The Art of Private Devotion: Retablo Painting of Mexico”, curated by Gloria [Continue]
ANTIQUE 18c SPANISH COLONIAL CUZCO SCHOOL MADONNA AND CHILD OIL PAINTING. Please check enlarged photos for more condition detail. Colors may vary slightly depending on your monitor settings. PLEASE VIEW ALL PHOTOGRAPHS AS THEY FORM AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. NO RETURN ON ELECTRONICS, TOYS, PERFUMES, JEWELRY, BOOKS, CLOTHING AND FASHION ITEMS. If you [Continue]
Up for sale is an Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Painting / Retablo on tin. This is an original piece from the 1890s as far as I can tell. At some point, a small history about retablos was taped to the back. Beautiful piece that I believe to be the Virgin Mary in front of [Continue]
For your consideration, an antique Spanish Colonial folk art painting of the Adoration of the Magi, likely circa 18th century. Oil on canvas with obvious age related wear including paint loss and small tears to canvas. Painting was restretched and framed in the early to mid 20th century. One large chip to the back of [Continue]
VINTAGE TIN MEXICAN RELIGIOUS RETABLO MEXICO CATHOLIC CHRISTIAN FOLK ART. Measuring 10″ X 7″. I believe the painting depicts the Virgin Mary. I dated this somewhere between 1900 and 1949 but could possibly be older. The item “Antique 19th Century Spanish Colonial Painting / Retablo on Tin” is in sale since Monday, March 25, 2019. [Continue]
VERY worn and scratched, much of the painting is hard to see. Very simple wooden frame (with some design) which at the bottom has cracked and been repaired. There appears to be a word written at the bottom, but it is illegible. This is an amazing piece of Spanish folk art! The item “Antique 19th [Continue]