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Unknown1878 Mexican Ex-Voto Retablo Surviving Fevers, Oil on Tin Folk Art1868
1868
$1,750
£1,333.88
€1,538.49
CA$2,485.52
A$2,670.96
CHF 1,433.12
MX$31,462.23
NOK 18,019.93
SEK 16,461.09
DKK 11,498.08
About the Item
This compelling 19th-century Mexican ex-voto retablo, titled Giving Thanks for Surviving Terrible Fevers, is a poignant example of devotional folk art created circa 1878. Painted in oil on tin by an anonymous Mexican artist, the work commemorates a miraculous recovery from severe illness and stands as a deeply personal testament of faith, gratitude, and survival. The piece retains its original hand-painted inscription and is presented in a contemporary custom frame handcrafted by artisan Michael Blatnik, thoughtfully designed to enhance and protect the historic surface.
The inscription records the experience of Margarita Rocha, who suffered from dangerous fevers and implored the Precious Blood of Christ for healing. Her prayer was answered, and this retablo was dedicated in gratitude for her recovery. Such firsthand narratives are a defining feature of ex-votos, offering rare insight into 19th-century Mexican religious devotion, vernacular language, and everyday life during times of medical uncertainty.
Ex-votos were traditionally commissioned to fulfill a sacred vow following divine intervention and displayed publicly in churches as professions of faith. Once the vow was completed, many were discarded or sold, making surviving examples increasingly rare and highly collectible. Renowned artists Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo famously collected ex-votos, helping establish their importance within Mexican folk and vernacular art traditions.
This authentic 1878 ex-voto is both a moving spiritual artifact and an important piece of Mexican cultural history, ideal for collectors of folk art, religious art, and narrative works with strong historical provenance.
- Creation Year:1868
- Dimensions:Height: 14.25 in (36.2 cm)Width: 10 in (25.4 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
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- Framing:Frame IncludedFraming Options Available
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
- Reference Number:Seller: 288581stDibs: LU27317395572
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