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Unknown1927 Mexican Ex-Voto Retablo Our Lady of Guadalupe, Oil on Tin1927
1927
$1,750
£1,328.98
€1,526.74
CA$2,467.09
A$2,623.02
CHF 1,418.45
MX$31,201.67
NOK 17,768.13
SEK 16,227.59
DKK 11,405.29
About the Item
This heartfelt early 20th-century Mexican ex-voto retablo, dated 1927, is a beautiful example of devotional folk art honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico’s most venerated religious figure. Created by an anonymous Mexican artist, the work reflects the enduring tradition of offering painted testimonies in gratitude for divine favor. The retablo is presented in a contemporary custom frame handcrafted by artisan Michael Blatnik, designed to complement and preserve the historic surface.
The hand-painted inscription records the gratitude of Mrs. Gloria Flores, who gives thanks to the Virgin of Guadalupe for a blessing received in her home. Though brief, the narrative conveys deep personal devotion and reflects the central role of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexican spiritual and domestic life. Such inscriptions are a defining feature of ex-votos, transforming each work into a unique historical document rooted in lived experience, faith, and gratitude.
Ex-votos were traditionally commissioned to fulfill a sacred vow following divine intervention and were displayed publicly in churches as expressions of thanks. After a period of time, many were discarded or sold, making surviving examples increasingly rare. Today, authentic Mexican ex-votos are highly sought after by collectors for their expressive imagery, narrative power, and cultural significance.
This authentic 1927 ex-voto is both a compelling spiritual artifact and an important piece of Mexican folk art history, ideal for collectors of religious, vernacular, and Latin American art.
- Creation Year:1927
- Dimensions:Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Width: 16.25 in (41.28 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: 288621stDibs: LU27317395612
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