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Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, a wonderful wooden nicho, used to display an image of Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or a saint, c. 1940's. Main photo of nicho. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, a wonderful wooden nicho, used to display an image of Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or a saint, c. 1940's. Photo showing the nicho with the door open. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, a wonderful wooden nicho, used to display an image of Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or a saint, c. 1940's. Photo showing the back of the nicho. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, a wonderful wooden nicho, used to display an image of Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or a saint, c. 1940's. Another photo showing the inside of the nicho. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, a wonderful wooden nicho, used to display an image of Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or a saint, c. 1940's. Another photo showing the inside of the nicho. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, a wonderful wooden nicho, used to display an image of Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or a saint, c. 1940's. Closeup photo showing the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe inside of the nicho.
BB-2: Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, a wonderful wooden nicho, used to display an image of Christ, the Blessed Virgin, or a saint, c. 1940's. The nicho is very finely made; this is a great piece of Mexican folk art. For this photo, we have inserted a beautiful image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, but you can place a religious image of your choice into the nicho. Condition is very good. Size: the inside of the nicho measures 6 3/4 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide. The outside measures 10 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide by 3 3/4 inches deep. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo showing one side of bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo of the angel at the base. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo of the Virgin's face. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo of the back of the bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Photo showing the Arias stamp on the bottom. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. Closeup of the Virgin's hands.
Z-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a holy water bottle depicting Our Lady of Guadalupe, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The bottle bears the early stamp of the Arias store in Tlaquepaque. The figure of Our Lady of Guadalupe is beautifully formed and painted. Condition is excellent. Size: 7 1/2 inches high including the stopper by 2 inches wide by 2 inches deep (front to back). Price: $300.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a mesquite cross with one nail remaining, c. 1890-1900. Main photo. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a mesquite cross with one nail remaining, c. 1890-1900. Closeup photo. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a mesquite cross with one nail remaining, c. 1890-1900. Photo showing the back of the cross.
X-7: Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage wood-carving, a mesquite cross with one nail remaining, c. 1890-1900. This cross is very simple and wonderfully carved. It is heavy, due to the mesquite. It probably came from an old hacienda or rancho. Condition is very good; one wooden nail remains. Size: 11 1/2 inches high, by 6 1/2 inches wide at the arms of the cross, by 2 3/4 inches deep, front to back, at the base. The cross itself is about 5/8 inches deep, front to back, above the base. Price: $155.

 

Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Main photo. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Closeup photo of the Virgin and Child. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Photo of the stamping and tinwork. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Another closeup photo of the faces. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Photo of the back of the statue. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Photo of the bottom of the statue. Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Another photo of the front of the Virgin and Child.
W-12: Mexican vintage tin-art (tinwork-art) and Mexican vintage devotional and folk art, a tin-art Virgin with Child, c. 1960. The stamping on the tinwork is wonderful, and the faces of the Virgin and Child are ceramic and are beautifully painted. Condition is excellent. Size: 16 inches tall by 7 inches wide at the Virgin's cape by 5 inches deep (front to back) at the base. Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the face of the Virgen. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the angel at the feet of the Virgen. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the top of the bottle with the clay stopper.
W-4: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bottle in the form of Our Lady of Guadalupe from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Wonderfully formed and hand-painted, the Virgin is exquisite! These were used in Mexico as bottles for Holy Water, a very important sacramental in the Catholic faith of that time in Mexico.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo painted on tin, c. 1890-1900. The retablo is very beautifully painted with an image of St. Stanislaus Koska, a Jesuit saint much revered in Mexico. Main photo of the retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo painted on tin, c. 1890-1900. The retablo is very beautifully painted with an image of St. Stanislaus Koska, a Jesuit saint much revered in Mexico. Closeup photo of the retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo painted on tin, c. 1890-1900. The retablo is very beautifully painted with an image of St. Stanislaus Koska, a Jesuit saint much revered in Mexico. Photo showing the entire retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo painted on tin, c. 1890-1900. The retablo is very beautifully painted with an image of St. Stanislaus Koska, a Jesuit saint much revered in Mexico. Closeup photo showing the face of St. Stanislaus. Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo painted on tin, c. 1890-1900. The retablo is very beautifully painted with an image of St. Stanislaus Koska, a Jesuit saint much revered in Mexico. Photo showing the back side of the retablo.
W-6: Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo painted on tin, c. 1890-1900. The retablo is very beautifully painted with an image of St. Stanislaus Koska, a Jesuit saint much revered in Mexico. He is pictured holding a cross with the crucified Christ. The art-work on this retablo is incredible! Condition is excellent. Size: 16 inches high by 12 1/4 inches wide. Price: $1100.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Main photo. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! A cloeup photo of the Santo Nino. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Photo of the side of the nicho. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Closeup photo of the face of the Santo Nino. Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1940. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! Closeup photo of the base of the nicho with the title, Santo Nino de Atocha.
V-1: Mexican vintage devotional art, and Mexican vintage folk art, a wooden nicho with a bulto (carved wooden statue) of the Santo Nino de Atocha, c. 1950. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art! The nicho is decorated with wonderful painting and with silver milagros.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage devotional art and Mexican vintage tin-work art, a wonderful nicho with a retablo of Our Lady of Guadalupe; retablo on tin c. 1920. The lovely tin-work nicho is c. 1930-40, with wonderful inverted painting decorating the frame. Main photo. Mexican vintage devotional art and Mexican vintage tin-work art, a wonderful nicho with a retablo of Our Lady of Guadalupe; retablo on tin c. 1920. The lovely tin-work nicho is c. 1930-40, with wonderful inverted painting decorating the frame. A closeup photo of the Virgin's face. Mexican vintage devotional art and Mexican vintage tin-work art, a wonderful nicho with a retablo of Our Lady of Guadalupe; retablo on tin c. 1920. The lovely tin-work nicho is c. 1930-40, with wonderful inverted painting decorating the frame. A closeup photo of the angel at the feet of the Virgin. Mexican vintage devotional art and Mexican vintage tin-work art, a wonderful nicho with a retablo of Our Lady of Guadalupe; retablo on tin c. 1920. The lovely tin-work nicho is c. 1930-40, with wonderful inverted painting decorating the frame. Photo of the back side of the nicho.
U-2: Mexican vintage devotional art and Mexican vintage tin-work art, a wonderful nicho with a retablo of Our Lady of Guadalupe; retablo on tin c. 1920. The lovely tin-work nicho is c. 1930-40, with wonderful inverted painting decorating the frame. Condition is excellent; some signs of age and wear on the tin of both the nicho and the retablo. Size: 9 1/4 inches wide by 16 3/4 inches high by 1 3/4 inches deep. Price: $1350.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, a pot-metal Virgen of Guadalup, c. 1930's. The Virgen is extremely beautiful. This is an incredible piece of Mexican fine/folk art and devotional art. Main photo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a pot-metal Virgen of Guadalup, c. 1930's. The Virgen is extremely beautiful. This is an incredible piece of Mexican fine/folk art and devotional art. Closeup photo of the Virgen. Mexican vintage devotional art, a pot-metal Virgen of Guadalup, c. 1930's. The Virgen is extremely beautiful. This is an incredible piece of Mexican fine/folk art and devotional art. A closeup photo of the bottom of the Virgen. Mexican vintage devotional art, a pot-metal Virgen of Guadalup, c. 1930's. The Virgen is extremely beautiful. This is an incredible piece of Mexican fine/folk art and devotional art. A photo showing the back side of the Virgen.
R-4: Mexican vintage devotional art, a pot-metal Virgen of Guadalupe, c. 1930's. The Virgen is extremely beautiful. This is an incredible piece of Mexican fine/folk art and devotional art. This piece, made from heavy pot-metal, is well-crafted and hand-painted. Condition is excellent. Size: 6 inches tall by 2 1/2 inches wide by 1 inch deep (front to back). These pieces of devotional art, made from common pot-metal, were made for popular devotion; the Virgen is very beautiful, yet affordable for most Mexicans of that day. Price: $300.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, a carved wooden figure of the crucified Christ in a tinwork and glass nicho, c. 1920. The wood carving is covered with gezzo and very beautifully painted. Main photo of the retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a carved wooden figure of the crucified Christ in a tinwork and glass nicho, c. 1920. The wood carving is covered with gezzo and very beautifully painted. A closeup photo of the retablo of the Crucifixion. Mexican vintage devotional art, a carved wooden figure of the crucified Christ in a tinwork and glass nicho, c. 1920. The wood carving is covered with gezzo and very beautifully painted. A photo of the back side of the retablo.
P-9: Mexican vintage devotional art, a carved wooden figure of the crucified Christ in a tinwork and glass nicho, c. 1920. The wood carving is covered with gesso and very beautifully painted. Condition is very good, given the age of the piece; there is a small chip in the gezzo on the right knee of the crucified Christ. This is a very beautiful devotional work of art. Size: 9 3/4 inches high by 6 inches wide by 3 1/4 inches deep (front to back). Price: $650.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, a very old print depicting Our Lady of Juquila, in a very decorative tinwork and glass nicho, c. 1930. Main photo of the retablo of Our Lady. Mexican vintage devotional art, a very old print depicting Our Lady of Juquila, in a very decorative tinwork and glass nicho, c. 1930. A closeup photo of the retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a very old print depicting Our Lady of Juquila, in a very decorative tinwork and glass nicho, c. 1930. A photo showing the back side of the retablo.
P-12: Mexican vintage devotional art, a very old print depicting Our Lady of Juquila, in a very decorative tinwork and glass nicho, c. 1930. The image of Our Lady is surrounded by foil flowers within the nicho, and the nicho is colorfully decorated around the edges. Our Lady of Juquila comes from the State of Oaxaca and is known as Our Lady of the Afflicted. People pray to this image of the Virgin for a miracle or for comfort when in great pain and affliction. Condition is very good. Size: 7 inches high by 5 1/4 " wide by 3/4 inches deep (thickness, front to back) Price: $195.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, a tin retablo of Christ clutching the cross, c. 1850-1900. The images are hand-painted on tin and are exquisite. The retablo is arch-shaped, resembling a typical stained-glass window in a church. Main photo of retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a tin retablo of Christ clutching the cross, c. 1850-1900. The images are hand-painted on tin and are exquisite. The retablo is arch-shaped, resembling a typical stained-glass window in a church. A closeup photo showing Christ clutching his cross. Mexican vintage devotional art, a tin retablo of Christ clutching the cross, c. 1850-1900. The images are hand-painted on tin and are exquisite. The retablo is arch-shaped, resembling a typical stained-glass window in a church. A closeup photo showing the back of the retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a tin retablo of Christ clutching the cross, c. 1850-1900. The images are hand-painted on tin and are exquisite. The retablo is arch-shaped, resembling a typical stained-glass window in a church. A closeup photo of the bottom front of the retablo, showing nail holes once used to hang the retablo.
O-2: Mexican vintage devotional art, a tin retablo of Christ clutching the cross, c. 1850-1900. The images are hand-painted on tin and are exquisite. The retablo is arch-shaped, resembling a typical stained-glass window in a church. Condition is very good; there is minor tin-loss at the two bottom corners, and holes where nails were used to hang the retablo. Size: 11 1/4 inches high by 5 7/8 inches wide. Price: $425.

 

Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. Condition is very good. Main photo. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. Condition is very good. Closeup photo of the ex-voto. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. Condition is very good. Closeup photo of the Spanish text on the front of the ex-voto. Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. Condition is very good. Photo of the English translation of the Spanish text.
O-3: Mexican vintage devotional art and folk art, an ex-voto painted on tin from Toluca Mexico, 1960. The ex-voto expresses the gratitude of Carlos Mesa, after he had been jailed by U.S. Immigration Officials in San Jose, California, in 1960 because he lacked proper documentation. Condition is very good. Size: 7 3/8 inches high by 5 1/4 inches wide. Price: $375. This is a wonderful and very collectible piece of vintage Mexican folk and devotional art!

 

Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo of Saint Joseph with the child Jesus painted on tin, c. 1870-1900. The colors are vibrant and the artwork is exceptional! Main photo of retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo of Saint Joseph with the child Jesus painted on tin, c. 1870-1900. The colors are vibrant and the artwork is exceptional! Closeup photo of Saint Joseph and the child Jesus. Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo of Saint Joseph with the child Jesus painted on tin, c. 1870-1900. The colors are vibrant and the artwork is exceptional! Photo showing the back of the retablo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo of Saint Joseph with the child Jesus painted on tin, c. 1870-1900. The colors are vibrant and the artwork is exceptional! Another closeup photo. Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo of Saint Joseph with the child Jesus painted on tin, c. 1870-1900. The colors are vibrant and the artwork is exceptional! A closeup photo showing the bottom front of the retablo.
O-6: Mexican vintage devotional art, a retablo of Saint Joseph with the child Jesus painted on tin, c. 1870-1900. The colors are vibrant and the artwork is exceptional! Size: 12 1/2 inches tall by 8 1/2 inches wide. Condition is very good; there are small nail holes at top and bottom from which the retablo was once hung, and the left bottom corner was crimped slightly, perhaps because of the condition of the original piece of tin. Price: $875.

 

Mexican pottery and ceramics, a pottery figure of Our Lady of Good Health from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2010. Mexican pottery and ceramics, a pottery figure of Our Lady of Good Health from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2010. Closeup photo. Mexican pottery and ceramics, a pottery figure of Our Lady of Good Health from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2010. Photo of back of virgin.
N-13: Mexican pottery and ceramics, a pottery figure of Our Lady of Good Health from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 2010. Beautifully formed and painted in the style of this wonderful town on the shores of Lake Patzcuaro. Size: 6 inches tall by 4 inches wide at base.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican devotional religious art, an exvoto, 1949. The exvoto is painted on tin, and was created to express gratitude to Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos for curing a woman who fell ill and was unable to return to her village. Closeup photo of main scene of Mexican vintage exvoto. Closeup of the text on the front of the vintage Mexican exvoto on tin. Photo of the back of the vintage Mexican exvoto painted on tin, with a translation of the text from the front of the exvoto.
K-2: Mexican devotional religious art, an ex-voto, 1949. The ex-voto is painted on tin, and was created to express gratitude to Our Lady of San Juan de los Lagos for curing a woman who fell ill and was unable to return to her village. An ex-voto is created to fulfill a vow made when invoking assistance from Our Lady or a saint and having one's prayers answered. These are wonderful pieces of Mexican vintage folk and devotional art, and they are very highly collectible! Size: 11 1/2 inches wide by 10 1/4 inches wide. Price: $300.

 

Mexican antique devotional art, tin retable showing soul in purgatory in an antique tinware niche, c. mid-19th century. Closeup of retablo of soul in purgatoryl. Closeup photo of face of soul in purgatory. Photo showing open nicho with retable of soul in purgatory.Closeup photo of the tinware nicho.
D-8: Mexican antique devotional art, retablo of soul in purgatory (anima) in antique tinwork nicho, c. mid-19th century. Size: retablo, 8" wide x 11" high; nicho, 16" high x 9 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep. Excellent tinwork on the nicho, and very fine artwork on the tin retablo. Price: $1100.

 

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