This offering is for an antique 19th century hand painted tin Retablo. The painting was done in oils on tin and measures app. 7″ X 5″ The artwork features a view of Santa Rita typically holding a skull in one hand and a crucifix in the other. She has a small halo above her head [Continue]
ANTIQUE FOLK ART SANTOS. OF A BISHOP SAINT. IN AS FOUND ANTIQUE CONDITION. HEIGHT – 12 3/4. WIDTH – 5 1/2. DEPTH – 4 1/4. THANK YOU FOR LOOKING! The item “Antique Puerto Rican Folk Art Hand Carved & Painted Figure Of A Bishop C. 1850’s” is in sale since Friday, October 16, 2020. This [Continue]
18th Century Spanish Colonial Folk Art 3 Panel Wood Retablo, Religious Art. Stunning late 18th century hand painted 3 panel church retablo. Original Wood triptych with original iron hinges. Square nails on side molding, 2 molding pieces are more recent 19th century replacements. Original paintings of St Paul under a smiling moon and Saint Michael [Continue]
Weird and wonderful antique WWI Soldier memorial frame with the head of Jesus. Frame is an antique leather bi fold with a back stand. All lined in green velvet that has faded over the years. Tin Repousee WWI Soldier is outlined by velvet. Tin head was replaced with the head of Christ. A very symbolic [Continue]
This is a very rare antique folk art, hand carved wood and bronze religious wine bottle holder. It is very old and completely hand made from a beautifully dark stained wood. It has exquisite 3 dimensional detailing. His face has 2 eyes that are offset, gives it great character. It opens and closes on 2 [Continue]
This offering is for an antique 19th century hand painted tin Retablo Ex Voto. The painting was done in oils on tin and measures app. 7″ X 5″ The artwork features a view of four people on the left kneeling with something in their hands, looks like a stick and each of them has one. [Continue]
A VERY OLD AND WONDERFUL TIN Mexican retablo that appears to depict of version of the Madonna and Christ child. It is in very nice condition with classic graphics. These were often found in private chapels and churches through out Mexico. EXTRA NICE AND BEAUTIFUL vintage piece and it has NO RESERVE! CLASSIC OLD MEXICAN [Continue]
A VERY OLD AND WONDERFUL TIN Mexican Icon style Retablo that depicts of version of the Madonna and Christ child. The tin framing is actually part of the entire Icon and continues into the Retablo itself. It reminds us of the classic Russian religious Icons. It has paper images in the cut outs that also [Continue]
Antique Kurbits Swedish Painting. Folk Art “Elijah Chariots of Fire”. Depicting the biblical verse of 2 Kings 1-2. Sweden – Dalarna, Land of Folklore – Ascension of the Prophet Elijah. This is very old. Colors are vivid, natural patina in it’s original wood frame which has not been taken apart. This is an amazing piece [Continue]
Antique Folk Art Santos Saints Hand Carving, Heart In Hand. Wonderful carved Santos hand, circa 1930-40, part of a larger statue, the hand was found in Mexico. 10 with caved heart in center, I mounted it on a Burl slab so it would stand upright. Highly detailed Lifesize carved wood hand. Photos are part of [Continue]