19th C. Mexican Retablo Oil on Tin Painting, "La Sagrada Familia" (Holy Family)

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Antique Mexican Folk Art Retablo, La Sagrada Familia Oil on Tin

An exceptional 19th-century Mexican devotional retablo painting depicting La Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family), beautifully rendered in oil on a hand-cut sheet of tin. This striking piece of religious folk art features a central composition of the Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph holding a blooming staff, and the young Christ Child holding hands between them. Overhead, a radiant beam of light breaks through the clouds from the Holy Spirit, depicted as a divine dove.The painting showcases a wonderful naive hand with classic regional details, shimmering halos, and rich, layered vestments. It comes presented in a complementary antique-style molded gilt frame with a dark inset border, amplifying its historical character and presence.Period: 19th Century (Circa 1850–1880)Styles: Folk Art / Mexican Religious / Spanish Colonial Place of Origin: Mexico Materials: Oil Paint, Tin, Wood Frame

Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: No flaws noted

Origin:
Mexico

Materials & Techniques:
Metal, Oil Paint, Wood

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Condition

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; No flaws noted

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Dimensions

12 x 9 x 1 in

19th C. Mexican Retablo Oil on Tin Painting, "La Sagrada Familia" (Holy Family)

Lot 0968

Estimate $430-$1,280

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