On eBay Now...VTG 1949 HP MEXICAN TIN RETABLO VIRGEN DE SAN JUAN SAVE WOMAN FROM FLYING SAUCER For Sale
When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
VTG 1949 HP MEXICAN TIN RETABLO VIRGEN DE SAN JUAN SAVE WOMAN FROM FLYING SAUCER:
$56.50
FROM PUEBLA, MEXICO:FABULOUS EXAMPLE OF MEXICAN FOLK ART! #47VINTAGE LARGE SIZE 9"x7" HAND-PAINTED TIN MEXICAN RETABLO (EX VOTO), DATED 1949;SIGNED BY "RETABLERO".
THIS VINTAGE RETABLO is FEATURING AN UNCOUNSCIOUS WOMEN FALLEN FROM THE HORSE, WITH THE FLYING SAUCER HOVERING ABOVE. VIRGEN DE SAN JUAN DE LOS LAGOS APPEARS IN THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER.
TEXT (loosely translated from Spanish):WHEN RIDING, CASIMIRA TECANQUEZ HAD SUCH AN ENCOUNTER WITH THE FLYING SAUCER THAT SHE EVEN FELL FROM THE HORSE. SHE THANKS WITH MUCH FERVOR THE VIRGEN of SAN JUAN DE LOS LAGOS THAT THE MARCIANS DID NOTHING TO HER AND THAT SHE JUST HURT HER HIPS WHEN FALLING. PUEBLA, 1949 . SIGNED BY "RETABLERO"
There is a hole provided for hanging on the wall.
The rare piece is in good vintage condition with some scratches/imperfections on the surface due to age; there is an extra hole in the metal; thebackside is painted in unsuccessful attempt to prevent rusting; there are still areas of rust on the backside; LARGE SIZE: 9" X 7"; SIGNED
A NOTE of HISTORY OF RETABLO FOLK ART:Votive paintings in Mexico go by several names in Spanish such as “ex voto,” “retablo” or “lamina,” which refer to their purpose. The painting of religious images to give thanks for a miracle or favor received, is part of a long tradition started in Europe. The form that most votive paintings take from the colonial period to the presentwas brought to Mexico by the Spanish. As in Europe, votive paintings began as static images of saints or other religious figures which were then donated to a church. Later, narrative images, telling the personal story of a miracle or favor received appeared. These paintings were first produced by the wealthy and often on canvas; also on wood; however, as sheets of tin became affordable, lower classes began to have these painted on this medium.The narrative version on metal sheets is now the traditional and representative form of votive paintings. Though some ex votos have been painted by the person receiving the miracle, most are made byretableros: commissioned artistswho interpret people's stories and produce these tokens of appreciation to be placed/hung on church walls or shrines, reinforcing the owner's devotion and gratitude.These lovely miracle paintings are in fact advertisements of the power and mercy of the saints.Due their proliferation, especially in the 18th and 19th century, many older votive paintings have left the places they were deposited and found their way into public and private collections.The collecting of tin retablos was begun by Mexican artistDiego Rivera, whose work, along with those of a number of other painters past and present, has been influenced by them.(See last photo, showing Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's collection of vintage and antique retablos, on display at Casa Museo Frida Kahlo in Mexico City)
DETAILS:- 9" X 7"
- Hand-painted
- Dated 1949
- Signed by "retablero"
Related Items:
VINTAGE BASEBALL 1949 ALL STAR PHOTO PACK JOE DIMAGGIO, N.Y. YANKEES,
$395.00
VTG 1949 PRIMARY PRACTICE Seatwork Lessons BENTON Review Publishing Fowler IN
$15.30
VINTAGE BASEBALL 1949 ALL STAR PHOTO PACK JACKIE ROBINSON, BROOKLYN DODGERS
$895.00