3 Early Mexican Retablos, Our Lady of Light & Saints
Similar Sale History
View More Items in PaintingsRelated Paintings
More Items in Folk Art Paintings
View MoreRecommended Art
View MoreItem Details
Description
Three (3) Mexican Folk Art retablos painted on tin depicting saints. 1st item: Painting depicting Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Christ-child and a lily with a book to his right. 2nd item: Painting depicting Our Lady of Light with the Virgin Mother holding the Christ-child in her left handing and holding onto a man with her right hand to keep him from falling into the abyss of sin, symbolized by the mouth of a monster. On her left, the Christ-child is being offered a basket of hearts by an angel. 3rd item: Painting depicting Saint Teresa of Avila holding a cross and skull in penitence and standing in an interior scene with a vase of flowers. All works with heights ranging from 9 1/2" H to 10" H and widths ranging from 6 1/2" W to 7" W. All late 18th/early 19th Century.
The Estate of James Lewis, Carthage, Tennessee.
The Estate of James Lewis, Carthage, Tennessee.
Condition
All with significant oxidation, scattered losses, and warping cohesive with age.
Buyer's Premium
- 28%
3 Early Mexican Retablos, Our Lady of Light & Saints
Estimate $400 - $500
37 bidders are watching this item.
Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Knoxville, TN, usSee Policy for Shipping
Local Pickup Available
Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers
TOP