19th C. Mexican Retablo La Mano Poderosa, ex-Historia

Mexico, last half of the 19th century. A hand painted Mano Poderosa or Los Cinco Personas retablo depicting five figures perched at the tips of a detached hand who represent the Holy Family of Jesus,

Spanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-painted and gilded Mano Poderosa or Los Cinco Personas retablo depicting five holy figures perched at the tips of a detached hand who represent th

Latin America, Spanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A somewhat macabre antique Mexican retablo meant to illustrate the cleansing power of Christ's blood known as "La Mano Poderosa de Dios" o

Mexican folk art retablo, depicting El Mano Poderosa (The All-Powerful Hand), oil on tin, circa 19th century height 14 in. x width 10.25 in. Provenance: The collection of San Antonio, Texas

Latin America, Mexico, ca. mid-19th century CE. A finely painted large framed retablo on heavy gauge tin depicting San Francisco de Paula, the Italian saint who founded the Order of Minims or Hermits

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. Beautifully painted large retablo on tin with the traditional depiction of San Francisco de Paola, the saint associated with charity. Note the word "Caridad

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1885 CE. An extremely rare and finely painted retablo depicting Santa Lucia, a popular saint throughout Europe who is rarely found on tin paintings in Mexico. Saint Lucy was

Latin America, Mexico, dated 1868 CE. A beautiful Mexican retablo depicting the Mater Dolorosa, a popular subject venerating the Virgin Mary. In addition to the traditional depiction, this example is

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 CE. A large antique Mexican retablo depicting Santa Librata. The legend of Santa Librata is a fascinating one. The daughter of a king, she was betrothed to a man she di

Mexico, ca. late 19th century CE. Finely painted tin retablo depicting Santa Eduviges, also known as Saint Hedwig or Saint Eduwiges. Santa Eduviges, one of the most obscure subjects in retablo art, is

Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial, ca. 1880 CE. A rare and finely painted 19th century Mexican oil on tin retablo depicting Santa Eduviges (Saint Hedwig) generously offering her riches to both a

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 CE. A finely painted retablo on heavy gauge tin depicting Saint Joseph (San Jose) walking hand in hand with the Christ Child in a pastoral landscape. This is an unusual

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1875 CE. An antique oil on tin painting depicting Saint Isidro, the patron saint of laborers and farmers as well as the protector of animals, birds, flocks, and herds. The c

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. An antique retablo painted on heavy gauge tin depicting El Nino de Atocha. The tradition of the child may be traced back to a suburb of Madrid, where prison

Latin America, Mexico, Red Bole Group, ca. 1860 CE. Oil on metal retablo depicting the Archangel Saint Rafael carrying a grinning fish with almost human-like facial features. This is a rare and signif

Framed oil on tin retablo, La Omnipotente Mano Poderosa/ Las Cinco Personas (The Omnipotent Powerful Hand/ Five Persons), 19th c., depicting the Christ Child, Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint Anne, an

Unframed oil on tin retablo, La Omnipotente Mano Poderosa/ Las Cinco Personas (The Omnipotent Powerful Hand/ Five Persons), 19th c., depicting the Christ Child, Virgin Mary, Saint Joseph, Saint Anne,

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A lovely and rare oil on tin retablo depicting Saint Boniface the Martyr, the patron saint of brewers and file cutters. San Bonifacio, has traditionally bee

Mexican retablo, depicting La Virgen de Apocalipsis, oil on copper, framed, circa 19th century sight: 16.5 x 12 in. / frame: 20 x 16 in. Provenance: a San Antonio, Texas collection We happily provi

Mexican retablo, depicting La Alegoria de la Redencion (The Allegory of Redemption) , oil on tin, circa 19th century 14 x 10 in. Provenance: The collection of Joe and Jane Edwards, San Antonio, Texa

Mexican retablo, depicting La Virgen de Apocalipsis (The Virgin of the Apocalypse), oil on tin, circa 19th century height 14 in. x width 10 in. Provenance: Property from a retablo collector, Guanaju

Mexican retablo, depicting La Virgin de Guadalupe (Our Lady of Guadalupe), oil on tin, circa 19th century height 10 in. x width 7 in. Provenance: The col

Mexican Retablo, depicting La Virgen y El Nino (The Madonna and Child), oil on copper, circa 19th century sight: height 5.75 in. x width 4.75 in., frame: height 14 in

Mexican retablo, depicting La Crucifixion (The Crucifixion of Jesus Christ), oil on tin, circa 19th century<