Lot # 169 - Vintage Mexican Ex-voto Painting on Cross

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 15-Jul-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 22-Jul-2025 9:48:00 PM
Current bid:

$59.00

Highest bidder:

98502

Auction has ended

Description :

This is a Mexican votive prayer crucifix also known as an "ex-voto" or "retablo" which is a form of Mexican folk art. Ex-votos (short for the Latin ex voto suscepto or "from the vow made") are a type of offering left at a shrine or church as a way to give thanks to a saint for an answered prayer or a miracle.

This vintage ex-voto is hand-painted on a cross-shaped piece of tin and features the Virgin of Guadalupe at the top along with scenes depicting a house on fire and a figure praying. The Spanish text on this cross translates to a prayer of thanks to the Virgin of Guadalupe for saving the individual's house from burning down. 

These crosses are a significant part of Mexican folk art and religious tradition, often displayed in home altars or given as religious gifts. This one is vintage from 1969.

Measures 12.5" H x 9.25" W.

BONUS: After photographing, we found a great book on retablos which we are including in this lot.

Sound Estate Company does not appraise art or guarantee authenticity.


Auction History

Highest bidder is 98502

Date Bid User
22-Jul-2025 9:17:26 PM $59.00 98502
22-Jul-2025 9:16:05 PM $56.00 pop
22-Jul-2025 7:18:29 PM $46.00 98502
22-Jul-2025 7:18:29 PM $45.00 Soundsister
22-Jul-2025 12:33:35 PM $33.00 98502
22-Jul-2025 12:33:35 PM $32.00 pop
21-Jul-2025 9:39:11 PM $26.00 98502
16-Jul-2025 11:35:28 AM $21.00 Ballyhooseattle
16-Jul-2025 11:35:28 AM $20.00 Evan
16-Jul-2025 11:35:11 AM $11.00 Ballyhooseattle
16-Jul-2025 11:35:11 AM $10.00 Evan
16-Jul-2025 11:34:53 AM $7.00 Ballyhooseattle
16-Jul-2025 11:34:53 AM $6.00 Evan
15-Jul-2025 8:23:43 AM $5.00 Ballyhooseattle

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