This is a touching Mexican Folk Art retablo dating to the late 19th Century. This retablo features oil paint on a sheet of tin and depicts the Virgin Mary clutching her breast with a knife pointing towards her heart in reference to Luke 2:35, " and a sword will pierce through your own soul also." This piece is rendered with what were once bright colors and is made in the manner of Spanish Colonial paintings. The work is presented unframed. There appear to be initials in the lower left corner of "CNC". Hand-Crafted Tin, Hand-Painted Paint. circa 1880s


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The piece has surface wear; significant paint loss; bent corners, indentations and holes; significant accretion; severe discoloration to paint; rust throughout, all consistent with the age of the painting.

Origin:
Mexico

Materials & Techniques:
Paint

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: Mexico

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Fair condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The piece has surface wear; significant paint loss; bent corners, indentations and holes; significant accretion; severe discoloration to paint; rust throughout, all consistent with the age of the painting.