(5) Exceptional Jesus Guerrero Santos (B.1939) Mexican Folk Art Retablo Installation

Lot description

(lot of 5) Extraordinary folk art retablo installation, comprised of five large framed plaques, each bearing the mark of Jesus Guerrero Santos (Jalisco, Mexico, b.1939), dated [20]03, depicting the Virgen de Guadalupe (Virgin of Guadalupe/ Our Lady of Guadalupe) in four apparitions, appearing to Saint Juan Diego, and his conveyance of the annunciation with a holy gift to Juan de Zumarraga, Archbishop of Mexico, hand-painted majolica panels with figural scenes in low relief, each housed in an ovular chased aplaca silver frame, with copper appliques and twisted rope trim, including: (4) The Marian Apparitions, each sight: approx 14.5"h, 9.5"w, overall: approx 23"h, 17.75"w; (1) Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe, ovular reflector crest with radiating rays, above dual majolica cherub masks, sight: approx 27.75"h, 19"w, overall: approx 53.5"h, 32"w; 86lbs total Provenance: purchased in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico in 2004