19th C. Spanish Colonial Nicho w/ Retablo Virgin Mary
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Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial period, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful tin-coated iron retablo painted with the image of the Virgin Mary and framed by a lovely nicho, also made from tin-coated iron as well as copper foil with a repousse vegetal design and glass painted with brightly colored flowers. The gentle Virgin is dressed traditionally with a blue veil over a red robe as she holds her hands together in prayer, softly turning her sweet visage to the left and gazing up toward the heavens. This depiction of Mary is commonly known as Our Lady of Sorrows (Mater Dolorosa in Latin). This image is one of the most important compositions in which Mary is depicted without Christ. She is represented as a mourning mother projecting a grieving attitude, her head covered with a blue veil, her hands clasped together, and a dagger pointed at her breast (now difficult to see). Size of nicho: 7.25" W x 12.5" H (18.4 cm x 31.8 cm); of retablo: 4.75" W x 7" H (12.1 cm x 17.8 cm)
Mater Dolorosa retablos present a sword piercing Mary's heart to reference Luke 2:35: "And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, 'Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed--and a sword will pierce even your own soul-- to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.'"
Provenance: ex-Asheville, North Carolina, USA collection; ex-private Colorado, USA collection
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#178120
Mater Dolorosa retablos present a sword piercing Mary's heart to reference Luke 2:35: "And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, 'Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed--and a sword will pierce even your own soul-- to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.'"
Provenance: ex-Asheville, North Carolina, USA collection; ex-private Colorado, USA collection
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#178120
Condition
Missing pin on right side of nicho and extending ornament on top of left side. Some bending to both nicho and retablo with surface wear and loss of pigments as shown. Rich patina throughout. Retablo is loose inside nicho. Suspension loop on verso for display.
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19th C. Spanish Colonial Nicho w/ Retablo Virgin Mary
Estimate $600 - $900
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