19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil Tin Painting Anthony of Padua & Christ
$ 201.52
Description
19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil Tin Painting Anthony of Padua & Christ. Saint Anthony is portrayed in his traditional dark Franciscan habit with the white lily, a symbol of purity, while the Christ Child rests peacefully in his arms. Condition is consistent with age, including scattered paint loss, surface wear, oxidation to the tin, scratches, and two small holes near the upper halo area. 19th Century Retablo Antique Mexican Oil on Tin Painting Saint Anthony of Padua Holding Christ Child Frame- 11” x 15” Without- 9.5” x 13.5” All items are inspected for quality and guaranteed in good antique condition. Beautiful 19th-century Mexican colonial devotional retablo hand-painted in oil on tin depicting Saint Anthony of Padua tenderly holding the Christ Child. Saint Anthony is portrayed in his traditional dark Franciscan habit with the white lily, a symbol of purity, while the Christ Child rests peacefully in his arms. Both figures are surrounded by radiant halos and set against a vibrant turquoise background, creating a warm and devotional composition characteristic of Mexican folk religious art. The painting exhibits the charming, hand-painted qualities associated with antique Mexican retablos, including expressive faces, soft color transitions, and a simple yet powerful devotional presence. The original tin support has developed an attractive aged patina that reflects its history and authenticity. Presented in a later wood frame. Condition is consistent with age, including scattered paint loss, surface wear, oxidation to the tin, scratches, and two small holes near the upper halo area. These condition issues are typical of antique tin retablos and do not diminish the artwork’s strong display appeal. A wonderful example of 19th-century Mexican devotional folk art, ideal for collectors of colonial religious paintings, Latin American folk art, or antique sacred art. I promise to have the best customer service, ship things quickly and return anything! Please email me with any and all questions. I would love the opportunity to work with you. :) Shipping too high? Please contact me to see if shipping with another carrier is less expensive. Will combine shipping on multiple orders.
