19th C. Mexican Silver Resplandor Crown, ex-Malter

Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial, ca. 1800 CE. This beautiful sterling silver aureola or radiance ("resplandor" in Spanish) was created to be mounted on the head of a figure of a saint to repre

Ca. 1873 (dated on the side). Good with age appropriate surface wear, and needing polishing. One of the three saints is missing his halo crown. Purchased in Ukraine 1996. Ex-Nooter coll.

Mexican, 19th century,ÿdome base with floral decoration, removable crown,ÿmarked "900",ÿ23.52 oz. T., 9 in. - Provenance: Estate of an Illinois Collector; by descent in family

Spanish Colonial, Mexico, ca. late 19th century CE. Hand-painted on heavy gauge tin, a wonderful ex-voto that depicts a mule- or horse-drawn wagon carrying several campesinos (two females with veil-li

Spanish Colonial-Moorish influenced Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. Cut and hammered from silver sheet, a variant of a hand of Fatima or Hamsa attached to a silver conical fitting. Traditionally the Hand

**First Time At Auction** North America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial inspired, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning nickel-brass incensario (hanging thurible incense burner) embellished with a silver wash. Th

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A beautifully composed ex-voto depicting three individuals offering thanks to Saint Anthony for curing the patriarch of the family. Saint Anthony is present

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1883 CE. An excellent example of a tin ex-voto, a devotional painting. This one is beautifully preserved and has fantastic artwork. It tells the story of a man who fell from

Latin America, Mexico, ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. A spectacular tin ex-voto known as the "Tota Pulchra" depicting the crowned Virgin Mary with hands together in a prayerful gesture, a soft oval

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1892. Hand-painted on heavy gauge tin, an ex-voto dedicated to the Virgin of Guadalupe depicted on the right on behalf of Ladislado Moreno, presumably the gentleman in white

Latin America, Mexico, dated 1899 CE. An endearing retablo depicting a woman and child kneeling in prayer before a vision of Jesus Christ floating above surrounded by an orb of heavenly clouds in a ra

Latin America, Mexico, Spanish Colonial, ca. 1885 CE. A fine antique Mexican ex-voto painting on heavy gauge tin depicting a woman kneeling in prayer to the Holy Mother as La Virgen de la Luz (the Vir

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1899 CE. A beautiful and quite early ex-voto depicting a man lying in bed, presumably ill, beside a vision of a saint or perhaps a Christ figure presenting his palms, a heal

A rare 18th/19th century Mexican silver cross (tested silver, content unknown) with holy water container, 13.7"H

North America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A striking forged iron and silver horse's bridle comprised of several chains and cheek plates in the form of twisting rattlesnakes! Two snakes are arranged

New Mexico, 19th century CE. Stunning old silver picture frame over old wooden backing that has since developed the most wonderful patina. Silver border in chased floral designs with stippled edges. A

South America, Bolivia, ca. 19th century CE. An exceptional sterling silver Spanish Colonial style crown, hand made by the Andean silversmiths in Bolivia from high content .925 silver (3.5 oz, 99.2 g)

100% of the Buyer's Premium of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals! **Originally Listed At $800** North America, Mexico, late S

Latin America, Mexico, ca. 1876 CE. Hand painted on heavy gauge tin, an ex voto depicting a woman dressed in black kneeling in prayer to the Holy Child (Santo Nino referring to the Baby Jesus) who is

South America, probably Bolivia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century. Sterling silver used in various religious ceremonies. Unmarked but guaranteed sterling or higher, the crown is comprised of 4 elab

New World, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A delicate tin resplendor, a crown made for a saint statue (santo) in a church. The crown is repousse, with a round, crenellated headpiece and a halo-like attac

Mexico, Spanish Colonial, ca. 19th century CE. Delicately crafted in sterling silver, this piece was hand-hammered in repousse. Crowns like this were almost always placed atop a statue in a church. Si

New World, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous and vibrant woven rebozo, a traditional long, flat garment worn by indigenous Mexican woman. Frida Kahlo famously wore one, and they are now seeing a

**Originally Listed At $500** Mexico, 19th century CE. A large silver Cristo, made in two pieces, with a very simplistic representation of Christ on a cross with incised floral designs. Modern stringi