A stunning antique folk art ‘Retablo’ painting executed in oil paint on metal,
(likely copper) sheet | Subject is ‘Madonna and Christ child’ or ‘Our Lady of Refuge’
Research indicates this to be a 19th Century Mexican Retablo as described above:
Absolutely beautiful colour palette and detailing on this piece such as the shapely florals; gorgeous to hang or to lean up or as part of a collection
Most Retablos were colourful & painted on tin; they were for home use or for small village chapels, mostly unsigned & of varying subjects; the punched holes along edges exist from
being hung and rehung for worship |
Definition: A painting or other image above and behind an alter
10.25” W x 14” H
In original antique condition, as found; lots of primitive folk art charm on this piece which adds to its authenticity and character | beautifully worn edges | punched tin holes from previous use/hanging, along edges & at top - *see photos
A stunning antique folk art ‘Retablo’ painting executed in oil paint on metal,
(likely copper) sheet | Subject is ‘Madonna and Christ child’ or ‘Our Lady of Refuge’
Research indicates this to be a 19th Century Mexican Retablo as described above:
Absolutely beautiful colour palette and detailing on this piece such as the shapely florals; gorgeous to hang or to lean up or as part of a collection
Most Retablos were colourful & painted on tin; they were for home use or for small village chapels, mostly unsigned & of varying subjects; the punched holes along edges exist from
being hung and rehung for worship |
Definition: A painting or other image above and behind an alter
10.25” W x 14” H
In original antique condition, as found; lots of primitive folk art charm on this piece which adds to its authenticity and character | beautifully worn edges | punched tin holes from previous use/hanging, along edges & at top - *see photos
