Mexico or New Mexico Group of Two Retablos, Early 20th Century
Retablo of Saint Francis of Paola, Early 20th Century
pine, gesso, natural pigments
hand-carved panel with steel plate holding lunette on verso
inscribed upper left: CARIDAD
inscribed lower right: [indecipherable] Francisco di Paola
11 1/4 x 5 1/2 x 3/4 in. (28.58 x 13.97 x 1.91 cm.)
Retablo of Las Animas, Early 20th Century
praying to a monstrance
oil on gessoed wood board
6 1/4 x 4 5/8 x 3/4 in. (15.88 x 11.75 x 1.91 cm.)

Provenance:
The Smolarek Trust Collection

The retablos are in overall good to fair condition, consistent with age and use. Scattered paint loss.

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