Three (3) Mexican folk art ex-voto retablo paintings on tin, all with text in Spanish in the lower register. 1st item: A two-paneled painting with a depiction of Jesus Christ in an outdoor setting and embellished with gold paint at left and a market scene with a woman selling fruit at right. 7" H x […]
Lot 362: Louis Hector Leroux O/B Painting of Cleopatra Enthroned
Louis Hector Leroux (France, 1829-1900) oil on board classical revival style portrait painting depicting a woman, possibly Cleopatra, seated on a marble throne adorned in a classical draped garment and jewelry, including a snake bracelet on her right arm, with an upswept hairstyle. She is seated next to a barrel of scrolls against a dark […]
Lot 359: 2 Mexican Folk Art Retablos, Virgin Mary Imagery
Two (2) Mexican folk art retablo paintings, both on tin. 1st item: Retablo depicting "Our Lady of Refuge" image, including Mary and Christ Child crowned in majesty and rising above heavenly clouds. Float mounted under glass in shaped tin frame with painted glass. Sight: 3 1/2" H x 3" W. Frame: 9 3/4" H x […]
Lot 360: 2 Mexican Retablos, Our Lady of Guadalupe & Our Lady of Sorrows
Two (2) framed Mexican retablos painted on tin. 1st item: Painting depicting Our Lady of Sorrows with the Virgin Mother standing on a pedestal with her hands folded having the sacrificial lamb below and attired in an ornate blue garment. Inscribed "N. Sra de los Delores, de la Mision de Soriano" or "Our Lady of […]
Lot 358: 5 Mexican Folk Art Ex-Voto Retablos with Our Lady of Solitude Imagery
Five (5) Mexican folk art ex-voto retablo paintings on tin. All unframed with text in Spanish in the lower register. 1st item: Retable depicting a kneeling figure who holds a candle and looks upwards at the Virgin Mary, depicted as Our Lady of Solitude with iconographic markers, including crown (faintly visible), blue cape, and the […]
Lot 357: 3 Early Mexican Retablos, Our Lady of Light & Saints
Three (3) Mexican Folk Art retablos painted on tin depicting saints. 1st item: Painting depicting Saint Anthony of Padua holding the Christ-child and a lily with a book to his right. 2nd item: Painting depicting Our Lady of Light with the Virgin Mother holding the Christ-child in her left handing and holding onto a man […]
Lot 355: Russian Tempura Icon, Ascension of the Prophet Elijah
Religious tempura on panel polychrome icon depicting the "Prophet Elijah and His Fiery Ascension" with a central image of the Prophet sitting in his cave in the desert surrounded by iconographic scenes including a vision of the angel to the left and of preparing to cross the river Jordan to the right. Above him in […]
Lot 356: 4 Mexican Folk Art Retablos, Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Anne, Joseph, & St. Boniface
Four (4) unframed Mexican folk art retablos on tin. 1st item: A half-length depiction of the bereaved Virgin Mary following the death of Christ. The tools of the Passion of Christ including flail, nails, sponge, and ladder accompany her. Written label with title "Madre de Dolores (Mother of Sorrows)", en verso. 10" H x 6 […]
Lot 354: Two Russian Icons,12 Feasts & St Euphrosyne of Polotsk
1st item: A hand-painted Russian icon in gilt and tempera with gesso on wood panel and depicting The Twelve Feasts. Twelve vignettes surround a larger central panel, all featuring saints and holy figures. The painted border includes geometric and botanical forms and Cyrillic text. Hand-written Cyrillic text and numbers on verso. 12 1/8" H x […]
Lot 353: Large Russian Tempura Icon, Christ Pantocrator
Large tempura on panel Religious icon depicting "Christ Pantocrator" with a central image of Christ holding the scripture in one hand and raising two fingers on the other in a gesture of blessing or benediction. With incised details to halo and central portion of panel recessed, emphasizing the image. 32" H x 21" W x […]
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