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Antique Mexican Ex-Voto Retablo on Tin Depicting Miracle Healing Folk Art

1895

$1,800
$2,25020% Off
£1,374.56
£1,705.2220% Off
€1,647.17
€2,043.1420% Off
CA$2,591.79
CA$3,206.3520% Off
A$2,672.10
A$3,292.4120% Off
CHF 1,505.20
CHF 1,872.9820% Off
MX$34,192.82
MX$43,242.3720% Off
NOK 17,368.38
NOK 21,285.8120% Off
SEK 18,166.30
SEK 22,403.0820% Off
DKK 12,316.81
DKK 15,270.2320% Off

About the Item

A compelling antique Mexican ex-voto retablo hand-painted on tin, depicting a miraculous healing and offering a vivid glimpse into Mexico's rich devotional folk art tradition. Created as an expression of gratitude for divine intervention, the painting combines narrative storytelling, religious symbolism, and charming vernacular artistry characteristic of 19th- and early 20th-century Mexican retablos. Rendered with expressive figures, handwritten text, and vibrant period colors, this authentic ex-voto captures a deeply personal moment of faith while functioning as a striking work of folk art. The painted tin surface exhibits desirable age-related patina that enhances its historical character and collector appeal. Highly sought after by collectors of Latin American art, religious art, folk art, and outsider art, this rare devotional painting also makes an exceptional decorative accent for traditional, eclectic, and contemporary interiors. A unique example of Mexican cultural heritage, it offers both historical significance and visual impact.
  • Creation Year:
    1895
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.25 in (43.82 cm)Width: 14.5 in (36.83 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Framing:
    Frame Included
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 288631stDibs: LU27317740062

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