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Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo

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Two (2) South American Madonna and Child Paintings including possible Cuzco School painting. 1st item: South American retablo, or Catholic folk art painting, on tin depicting a crowned Madonna and Christ child. The Madonna holds the deceased snake and floats above clouds. Mounted to a felt mat and housed in a gilt, carved, and painted frame under glass. Sight: 13 1/2" H x 9 3/4". Framed: 22 1/4" H x 18 1/4" W. 19th Century. 2nd item: Spanish Colonial, possibly Cuzco school, oil on canvas painting laid on board depicting the Madonna and Child crowned and adorned in ornate, royal garments. Housed in a carved giltwood frame. Sight: 20" H x 14 1/2" W. Framed: 24" H x 18 1/2" W. Possibly 18th century.

PROVENANCE: The estate of Dr. Thomas Bechtel, Memphis, TN.

CONDITION: 1st item: Overall good condition with oxidation to the metal, especially around the perimeter of the image. Frame with overall wear. 2nd item: Significant warping to board, crack in upper left hand corner, approximately 5". Some paint loss to upper margin and fleabite losses overall, expected with age. Light wear to frame.

Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo Lot 456: 2 South American Madonna and Child Paintings incl. Spanish Colonial and Retablo