19th C. Mexican Tin Retablo w/ Holy Trinity
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Description
Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A beautifully painted Mexican retablo depicting the Holy Trinity, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost dressed in white robes with angelic seraphim floating below their feet, all enveloped in holy light and clouds. Interestingly, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are depicted as three identical personages in accordance with Byzantine tradition, distinguished by the symbols on their breasts and other clues. The Father has a red sun and holds a scepter in the center, the Son of Christ at his right with a lamb on his breast and crucifixion wounds in this feet and hands, and the Holy Ghost at his left with a dove. Size: 14" L x 9.5" W (35.6 cm x 24.1 cm)
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170944
Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#170944
Condition
Bending and folding to peripheries and corners. Staining and discoloration. Russet patina on verso. Some chipping and staining to pigments, but discernable and scene is clear. Pierced at top for suspension.
Buyer's Premium
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19th C. Mexican Tin Retablo w/ Holy Trinity
Estimate $700 - $1,050
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