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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1923
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 14 X 20 inches Notice: Please note extra large size. ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1923 CONDITION: good -- As noted in enlargements there are stains and surface rust. The colors are bright. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $1,800 dollars SHIPPING: $ 45 dollars Notice: Please note extra large size for shipping. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: As noted above, this is an extra large ex-voto. Notice how well the face of the kneeling lady is painted. This ex-voto has maintained the beauty of its figures and landscape for 84 years. In transcribing the Spanish text below, the original mispellings and grammatical errors are preserved. Text En el Año de 1923 Estando Llo Candelaria Gutierrez Enferma de la viles deparramadas me invoque a la santisima Virgen Santamaria Coaxusco y al patron San Bartolome que se venera en el pueblo de Cupulhuac mi Señora madre Francisca Flores se encomendo a las imagenes que estan precentes para que su hija tome alivio y en accion de gracias dedica el precente retablo a 28 de Abril de 1923 su Esposo Encarnacion Chanos. English Translation In the year 1923 being sick from excessive bile, I, Candelaria Gutierrez prayed to the Most Holy Virgin Santa María Coaxusco and to the patron San Bartolomé that is worshipped in the village of Cupulhuac. My lady mother Francisca Flores commended herself to the shown images so that her daughter would become healed, and in thanksgiving, her husband, Encarnación Chanos dedicates this retablo on the 28th of April, 1923. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1890
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 10 X 14 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1890 CONDITION: good -- paint loss throughout but most noticeable on red clothing of Virgin. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $1,200 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This large ex-voto is relatively well preserved. Not much furniture except a colorful bed and importantly, the bedpan. Text El dia 31 de Marzo de 1890 hallandose en las puertas de sepulcro, Doña Jesus Coronel por motivo de haber dado a luz a una criatura, y no hallando ningun remedio, su esposo Juan Pineda invocó con verdadero corazon a la Sma. Virgen de los Dolores. que se venera en el Santuario de Paitla, y quedo sana y en accion de gracias dedica el pre_ sente retablo. English Translation On the 31st day of March,1890, finding herself at the doors of the grave, Doña Jesus Coronel for reason of giving birth to a child and not finding any remedy, her husband Juan Pineda, with a true heart, prayed to the Most Holy Virgen Virgin of Sorrows that is venerated in the Santuario de Paila, and (thus) healed and in an act of thanks dedicates this retablo. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1857
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 10 X 14 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1857 CONDITION: good PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 2,000 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Most of the writing survives on this very old exvoto. It is painted on a large, thick piece of tin. The kneeling figure is wearing the chinaco style pants of the period. This artist had beautiful pennsmanship. In transcribing the Spanish, I will preserve the text as written. Text El dia 8 de Dbre de 1857 le aconteció á Dn. Pedro Perez q. habiendo entrado una gavilla de ladrones al pueblo de ???- ??? con intension de matarlo segun supo despues, habiendolo robado y erido, no lo conosieron, y casi teniendolo en su presencia eso lo persuadio que hoyó Dios la suplica que le hizo en medio de su aflicsion pues se encomendo tan fervorosamente al S. Sto. Entierro y al Divinisimo S. Sacramentado que quedo libre de todos sus enemigos, y en agradesimiento a tan singular favor; le dedica el presente retablo para q. todos den gracias a Dios por sus maravillas. English Translation It happened on 8 December 1857 that a band of thieves, with the intention of killing him so he found out later, entered in the village of ?????. Even after robbing and injuring him the bandits did not recognize him. Being so close to God at that moment, he was persuaded that in the midst of his suffering, God heard his supplications. Then he commended so fervently to the Señor Santo Entierro and the Divine Señor de Sacromonte that he was free from all his enemies. In gratitude for such a singular favor, he dedicates this retablo so that everyone can give thanks to God for his wonders. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1969 (1968 incident)
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 8 1/4 X 11 1/2 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated when dedicated 1969 but incident happened 1968 CONDITION: fair -- the paint is very scratched and the tin is wavy. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $800 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This fairly recent exvoto tells how a group of people were tragically ambushed. It was composed approximately five months after the incident accounting for the two different dates. Text El El 10 de Noviembre de 1968, Aconteció que llendo para R. de Arreguin casi toda una familia fuimos victimas de una emboscada por muchos malhechores from the same ranch. Siendo heridos, Yo, Victoria Ramirez con un balazo en un pie y otro en el brazo y asi herida como estaba corrí como pude a dar parte al Saúz. En vista de tanta balacera en la que cayó muerta mi hija Martha, mi esposo, que rec- bió 10 balazos pero quedo con vida, por un milagro y los Sres. Aniceto y Santos Santa Rosa que calleron tam- bién heridos y hallandonos en este conficto La Sra. Isabel Ramirez del Saúz imbocó de corazon a La Santa Cruz de Gavia pidiendole que no murieran los demás. Y habiendonos hecho este milagro lo ha- cemos patente en éste Retablo por su major veneracion. Rancho de Arreguin Arriba Abril de 1969 English Translation On the 10th of November of 1968 it happened that while going to the Rancho de Arreguin nearly all of our family were victims of an ambush by many bad people from that same ranch. Being injured I, Victoria Ramirez with a shot to the foot and another in the arm, and being injured as I was ran as I could to relate this to Saúz. In view of so much gunfire in which my daughter fell dead, my husband received 10 shots but remained alive by a miracle, and Señores Aniceto and Santos Santa Rosa whom also fell badly wounded and finding ourselves in this conflict, the Señora Isabel Ramirez de Saúz implored from her heart to the Santa Cruz de la Gavia, praying that the rest not die. And having performed for us this miracle we declare it in this retablo for its maximum veneration. Rancho de Arreguin Arriba April 1969 |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1896
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7 X 10 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1896 CONDITION: good -- the painting in great shape. When I purchased this ex-voto, the writing was completely legible but I was worried that over the years the writing would continue to fade and be lost. I did what a museum would have done. I found the best artist available and got him to darken the original lettering. I found an excellent artist that paints miniature retablos under magnifying glass. I was fortunate that he was up to the task. He did an excellent job tracing over the exact script. Click here to see what the original script looked like before the conservation was undertaken. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $1,800 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This exvoto must be attributed to Concepción Ábila, the "bee-sting lips" painter. This is especially evident in the beautifully painted faces of the mother and daughter as seen best in the enlargement of their picture in isolation. This painter seems to have always used a writing fluid that fades over the century. I find this true in most of his exvotos that I have seen. The writing on this exvoto is still readable with patience and the right light. In order to keep the record of the text while still legible, I will transcribe in Spanish and then translate int English. In transcribing the Spanish, I will preserve the text as written, the old usophisticated Spanish of rural Mexico with the grammatical errors and colloquilisms of spoken Spanish. In transcribing the Spanish, I will preserve the text as written, the old unsophisticated Spanish of rural Mexico with the grammatical errors and colloquilisms of spoken Spanish. Text Milagro que Obro la M Sma de la Luz Con la Niña Pilar Ramires ha biendole dado un ataque El día 10 de Marzo de 1896 Su afligida mamá Asunsíon Fonceca Se la encomendo Con beras de Su Corazon a la Sma birgen y fue quien la libro de la imprebista muer te y entes timonio de tangrande maravilla presento Este Retablo English Translation A miracle was made by The Most Holy Mother of Light with the baby girl, Pilar Ramires, having suffered an ataque on 10 March 1896. Her afflicted mother Asunción Fonceca commended with the truth of her heart the Holy Virgin and it was she that freed the child from the unforeseen death and in testimony of such a grande marvel presented this retablo. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1894
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7 X 10 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1894 CONDITION: good -- What appears to light or a cloud over the kneeling woman's head is actually a water stain which fortunattely blends well with the background colors. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $850 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This old ex-voto was painted by a very gifted artist. In the enlargement notice the excellent quality of his depiction of La Madre Santísima de la Luz. His printing in the text is beautiful. This piece of work has the classic look of the 19th century ex-voto. Text Luz Orosco se enfermó gravamente de tifo, le invocó a la Madre Sma. de la Luz y se vio sana, y en prueba de gratidud ofrece este. Junio de 1894. English Translation Luz Orosco became gravely ill with typhoid. She invoked the Most Holy Mother of Light and became healthy, and in proof of gratitude offers this (ex-voto). |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1911
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 8 3/4 X 10 3/4 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1911 CONDITION: very good -- few rust spots in the text and there are a few extra nail holes --perhaps from exvotos nailed over this one. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 1,200 SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is an exceptionally well executed and preserved ex-voto that is nearly 100 years old. Text El Señor Luis Camacho; habiendose enfermado de un fuerte derrame de bilis y lla desauciado del medico. su mamá la Sr. Francisca C. Vda. de Camacho lo encomendó al Sr. del Sacro-monte y ahora se encuentra enteramente sano y en accion de gracias dedica este retablo. San Juan del Rio September 12 de 1911 English Translation Señor Luis Camacho having become sick from a severe release of bile and given no hope of medical cure, his mother Señora Francisca C. (widow of) Camacho commended him to the Lord of Sacro-monte and now he finds himself entirely cured and in an act of thanks dedicates this retablo. San Juan del Rio September 12 de 1911 |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1872
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 9 1/4 X 12 1/2 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1872 CONDITION: very good -- because of evidence of overrun to the back side, the front likely has a protective coating of some sort. I would also suspect some restoration, at least in the the background, before the coating was applied. I traced this ex-voto back through three dealers and at least one customer. I first saw it around eight years ago. Someone along the way applied the protective coating. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $1,100 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This exvoto shows the interesting style of dress for the upper class of the period. Here the petitioner prayed both to a Christ figure and a Child Jesus figure. Text En el año de 1872 en el mes de Junio se Enfermo Gravemente: don Francisco duro 15 days y viendose al vorde de la muerte invoco al niño milagroso y al Sr. Aparesido y al verse mejorado milagrosamente agradese el favor resibido... English Translation In the mnonth of May of the year 1872 Don Francisco became gravely ill for 15 days and seeing himself at the border of death invoced the Miraculous Child and the Lord of Aparesido (Aparicion?) and on seeing himself improved gives thanks for the favor received... |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1914 - g
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 14 X 20 inches Notice: Please note extra large size ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1923 CONDITION: good -- As noted in enlargements there are stains and surface rust. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $2,600 dollars SHIPPING: $ 45 dollars Notice: Please note extra large size for shipping. Notice: Please note extra large size for shipping. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: As noted above, this is an extra large ex-voto. It is of the Mexican revolutionary period. The text is written in pencil. Text EN EL AÑO DE 1914, estando el Sr. Margarito Sanchez con su familia en un mesn en Silao, Gto. cuando entraron los carransistas llevandose a Margarito y su hijo y al corralero de alli del meson para fuci larlos y despues colocarlos de un arbol y el capitan saco una rriata para la ejecucion de los tres hombres y biendo eso una Sra. de ellos se cogio de la rriata queriendosela quitar mientras entretanto Margarito se en comendavan a la Sta. Cruz del derramadero distrito del pueblito tlachiquera, Gto. que como los dieran libres y no los mataron le ofrecia publicar el presente por tan grande milagro pues no eran gran delito y la Sta. Cruz los liberto de la muerte y obtuvieron su libertad y Hoy dan infinitas gracias y cumplemos con lo pro metido rendi dos de gratitud Guanajuato, Gto. English Translation
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1882
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 14 X 20 inches Notice: Please note extra large size. ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1882 CONDITION: very good. The colors are bright. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $2,600 dollars SHIPPING: $ 45 dollars Notice: Please note extra large size for shipping. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: As noted above, this is an extra large ex-voto. The tin is extra thick. Text ABIENDOSE PASADO LA DESGRASIA AL SER. DON LIBRADO AGILERA. PASIANDOSE ACABAYO SE LE SOLTO LA RIENDA Y CORIO NO PUDIENDOLE AGARAR LA RIENDA, AL DAR VUELTA A UNA ESQUINA SE ENCONTRO CON UN COCHE AL CHOCAR CON EL TRONCO SE ENCOMENDO A LA SANTA CRUS Y SALTO PARA ENSIMA DEL COCHE Y SE SALVO. GUANAJUATO 14 DE MARZO DE 1882 English Translation
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1941
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 5 X 7 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1941 CONDITION: good PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 275 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is a very small ex-voto. I especially like the colors of this one. I also like the vegetation of the dry country. Text (Upper right corner) -----------------------------> ¡Señor Tened pie dad de noso tros¡ En Junio de 1941, el Señor Basilio Mancera estuvo gravemente enfermo por lo que Ramona Martinez inbocó al Señor de la Clemencia por su salud, que pronto le concedió. English Translation --------------------------------> Lord have mercy on us! In June of 1941, the Señor Basilio Mancera was gravely ill for which Ramona Martinez prayed to the Lord of Clemencia for his health that quickly was conceded to him. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1914 - h
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 6 1/2 X 8 1/4 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1914 CONDITION: good – with surface rust and also fading of white background in lower portion. . PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 600 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This piece is of the Mexican revolutionary period. Text El 25 de Octubre de1914 fue asaltado en su casa por los ladrones el Sr. Blas Rodrígues del Rancho Llano Grande en este momento salió de su casa su sobri= na Rafaela Rodrígues y viendo que ivan a matar a su tío en este mismo instan- aclamó ella y su estimada esposa Ma. Paula Vega y Lonjino Rojas y toda su familia acudieron al Sr. de la Clemencia disiendole que los librara de esta Peligro y como le pidieron a este divino Sr. a si se les considió y se bieron libres de tan gra nde desgracia hoy en agradecimiento de este veneficio puso este Retablo en la misma forma dandole las infinitas Gracias Por tan admirable Prodigio. English Translation
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1915 - a
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 6 1/4 X 8 3/4 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1915 CONDITION: good – with surface rust and also fading of white background in lower portion. . PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 650 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This piece is of the Mexican revolutionary period. Text El día 16 de Agosto de1915 fue atacado el Rancho de Canoas por la fuersas constitucio- nalistas en este momento la Sra Maria Feleciana C. de Rodrigues invocó con mucha fé a la Venerada Imagen del Sr de la Clemencia a al punto se vieron libres de sus enemigos por milagro de su majestad santisima y hoy Publica este milagro esta Sra. poniendo este Re= tablo en la misma forma para que con mas fé lo aclamen en cualquiera nesecidadad hó tri= bulacion en que se hallaren. English Translation The 16th of August of 1915 the Rancho de Canoas was atacked by the constitutionalist forces. At that moment Señora María Feliciana C. de Rodrigues invoked with much faith the venerated image of the Lord of Clemencia and at that instant they found themselves free of their enemigos by miracle of his saintly majesty and today this lady publishes the miracle offering this retablo in the such manner so that with more faith the people call out to Him for whatever necessity or affliction in which they might find themselves. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1907
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 5 X 7 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1907 CONDITION: good -- rust spots are visible in the enlargements PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 350 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is a very colorful little retablo showing a man vomiting (spelled gomitando in the language of the campesinos as noted in the text). Of couse the man's high-crowned sombrero is close-by. Text En el mes de Octubre del presente año de 1907 se bio grabemente enfermo el Sr. Pedro Rodrigues gomitando mucho sangre por boca y narices y biendose muy grave de esta enfermedad inbocó al Sr. de la Clemencia y en pocos dias se bio bueno y sano por milagro de su majestad Santisima y oy dedica este retablo. English Translation In the month of October of this year of 1907 he found himself gravely ill, the Señor Pedro Rodriguez, vomiting blood much blood from the mouth and nose and finding himself gravely ill from the sickness prayed to the Lord of Clemencia and in a few days found himself well and cured by the miracle of His Saintly Majesty and today dedicates this retablo. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1916
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1916 but incident occured in 1915 CONDITION: fair -- with some surface rust and also fading of white background in lower portion. It appears that someone purposefully made several scratch marks across some of the horses and riders. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 600 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This piece is of the Mexican revolutionary period. This ex-voto gives thanks for somethig that occurred nine months prior. Text El dia 28 de Julio de 1915 en el Rancho de Beato Calleron unos malhechores a rabar en su casa del Sr.José Maria Patiño biendose tan llenos de espanto y tribulaciones su esposa Maria Paula Rodriguez y su mamá Antonia Perez Bernardo Patiño Castro Patiño y Francisca inbocaron con todo su corazon al Sr de la Clemencia diciendole que los librara de esta des= gracia y como le pidió se los consedió ahora cumplen su promesa, publicando la gracia alcansada, colocando este Retablo en la misma forma y el se halla toda su familia dandole al divino Sr. de la Clemencia la mas infinitas Gracias por singular Prodijio A 10 de Abril de 1,916 English Translation On the 28th of July of 1915 in the Rancho de Beato some evil men came to rob in the house of Señor José María Patiño , they (the family) being so full of fear and afflictions, his wife, María Paula Rodriguez and his mother, Antonia Perez, Bernardo Patiño, Castro Patiño, and Francisca invoked with all of their their hearts the Lord of Clemencia telling him to free them from this misfortune and as they asked Him, He conceded and they now comply with his promise, publishing the grace of God achieved, hanging this retablo in the same manner, and he finds all his family giving to the divine Lord of Clemencia the most infinite thanks for such a singular marvel. 10 April 1916 |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1910
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1910 CONDITION: good – with surface rust and also fading of white background in lower portion . PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 600 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This piece is of the Mexican revolutionary period. Text El 30 de Abril de 1910 fue aprendido en su casa por la fuerza carransista el Sr. Crespin Jimenes del Pueblo de Tarimoro y fue llevado preso nada mas por una calumnia biendose tan llena de aflicion su estimada esposa Maria Trinidad Ramires y su ermana Preciliana Jimenes en este momento inbocaron con mucha fe y de toda corazon al divinisimo Sr. de la Clemencia disiendole que con tan solo que lo librara de esta calumnia bendria a serle una Visita a su Santuario y a los dies dias de haberse encomendado concidio su libertad por milagro de su majestad santicima Hoy en agradecimiento de tan grande marabilla puso este Retablo Publi cando los grandes Prodijios que hobra este divino Sr. a todos que los aclaman en sus tribulaciones. English Translation The 30th of April of 1910, apprehended in his house by the forces of Carranza, Señor Crespín Jimenes of the village of Tarimoro was taken prisioner for only a false charge. Finding themselves so full of affliction, his esteemed wife, María Trinidad Ramires and his sister, Preciliana Jimenes in that moment invoked with much faith and with full heart the divine Lord of Clemencia telling him that as soon as they free him from this false charge, a visit would be made to His sanctuary. Today in gratitude for such a grand marvel this retablo was placed publishing the great marvels that this divine Lord works for those that cry out to Him in their afflictions. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1914-c
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 6 1/2 X 8 1/2 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1914 CONDITION: fair -- rusting apparent on left side -- some of the writing is not clearly visible, but with a magnifying glass, some patience, and the help of my wife, we were able to make out the text. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 485 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I was glad that our patience in deciphering the text was successful because exvotos with themes such as this one are rare. In this case the man was being hijacked. The pretty trees and the spotted dogs are also of interest. Text El 5 de Octubre de 1914 le acontecio una desgracia por el camino de Apaseo de que iba a ser fusilado el Sr. Francisco Marabillo de la acienda de Juan Martin por una calumnia biendose en tan triste situacion de perder su bida en el momento se puso bajo la protección del Sr. de la Clemencia y con este santisimo nombre a salido Victorio so en agradecimiento de tan grande milagro Puso este Retablo por tan admirable Prodijio. English Translation The 5th of October of 1914 an unfortunate incident happened along the Apaseo road because the Señor Francisco Marabillo of the hacienda of Juan Martin was going to be shot for some false accusation, and finding himself in such a sad situation of losing his life, in that moment he put himself under the protection of the Lord of Clemencia, and with this saintly name he came out victorious. In gratitude for such a huge miracle he presented this retablo for such an admirable marvel. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1900
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7 X 10 1/4 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1900 CONDITION: good - with slight staining and surface rust PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 600 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This ex-voto shows more bightness of color and finer in the painting of the artist than most other ex-votos that were placed in this church about a decade later. The figures are well drawn and the sombrero shos the detail of the straw weave. Text El dia 29 de Noviembre de 1900 estando el Sr. SeberianoBasques en- carselado sin saber para cuando tener su libertad Ynvocó al Señor de la Clemencia que se Benera en el Pueblo de Rincon de Tamayo y al punto quedó libre y Hoy le trajo este Retablo.................... English Translation On the 29th day of November of 1900 , being incarcerated, the Señor Seberiano Basques, without knowing when he would be freed, prayed to the Lord of Clemencia who is venerated in the village of Rincón de Tamayo and instantly was freed and today presented this retablo........... |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1852
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7 X 10 inchesinches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1852 CONDITION: fair - fading of paint. Writing has probably been traced over in restoration. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 300 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This isdefiniotely an old piece. I like theface and the chinaco pants of the man thatis kneeling. The spelling and handwriting is of old style but apparently traced over in restoration. Text D. < el resto de la linea no es legible > En el Año de 1852 le aconteció Niconor Ruiz q' habiendoce ardido la polbora en la mina de palmillas, fue abrasado entre sus llamas, aclamó al Sr. de las agonías por quien fue faborecido y ofrece este, para prpetua memoria de todos fieles debotos. English Translation D.<rest of top line is not legible> In the year of 1852 it happened to Niconor Ruiz that having burned the powder in the Palmillas Mine, he was enveloped in the flames. He sent up a prayer to the Señor de las Agonías who favored his plea and he offers this (retablo), for perpetual memory of the faithful. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1906
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 5 X 7 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1906 CONDITION: good PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 350 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This cute little exvoto tells of how the entire family became sick. The are shown kneeling in order of height giving thanks for their miracle. Text En el mes de Junio de 1906 sé ayó el Sr. José Ramires del Rancho del Vosque enfermo él y toda sú familia y biendose en tanta aflicion inbocó al Sr. de la Clemencia y en pocos dias les debolvio su alibio y en gratitud dedica este Retablo. Por tan singular prodijio. English Translation In the month of June he found himself, the Señor José Ramirez of the Rancho del Bosque, sick, he and all his family, and seeing themselves in such misery, called upon the Lord of Clemencia and in a few days he returned their health and in gratitude he this Retablo is dedicated for such an extraordinary marvel. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1949-b
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 4 3/4 X 8 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1949 CONDITION: good PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 250 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: The artist of this ex-voto does a good job with the colors and the detailsin miniature of the Christ figure. Notice how he adds white flourishes above and below each capital letter. Text María Canelo del Rancho de Ferre- ro, da gracias al Sr, de la Clemencia, por haber aliviado de su enfermedad a Cirilia Canelo, quedando buena y sana por ese tan gran favor. Febrero 10-1949 English Translation
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1912
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 5 X 7 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1912 CONDITION:good PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 500 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This charming littlle exvoto depicts a man that has fallen from his cart and promises to visit the Lord of Clemencia after he has healed. Text El 28 de Abril de 1911 le acontecio una desgracia de que fue caido de un Carro Francisco Santa Rosa y biendose en tan Grave aflicion inbocó al Sr.de la Clemencia diciendole que tan luego como sanara iria acerle una bisita trallendole este Retavlo y a los pocos dias se alló bueno (?) y Sano por su milagro de su majestad Santisima. English Translation The 28th of April of 1911 a mishap happened in which he fell from a horse-drawn cart, Señor Francisco Santa Rosa, and finding himself in such grave pain, prayed to the Lord of Clemencia telling him that as soon as he became healed he would pay him a visit taking Him this retablo and in a few days he found himself well and cured by miracle of His Saintly Majesty. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1946-b
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 5 1/4 X 8 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1946 CONDITION: good - slight staining PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 275 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This artist does a great job with colors and details. Notice the yellow flourishes that he adds around some of the letters and the date. Text María Ramirez: ante el Sr. de la Clemencia, dandole las gracias por haber- le aliviado a su hijo Feliciano Serrano, de una enfermedad muy grave. Nov. 10 - 46 English Translation María Ramirez: Before the Lord of Clemencia gives him thanks for having cured her son, Feliciano Serrano, of a very grave sickness. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1918
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 5 X 7 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1918 CONDITION: good with light rust and streaking PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 350 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I especially like this unique little ex-voto because of a possibly not recognized object hanging on the wall at the top left. It is what had been the object of Señorita Rodrigues' search. It is a wafer iron used to cook the bread of the Holy Communion. It is a heavy, long-handled piece of iron that looks like a combionation of a blacksmith's tongs and a waffle iron that is placed over the embers to toast the unleavened bread used in the Lord's Supper. Text JUANA RODRIGUES A VIENDO PERDIDO UN FIERO DE ASAR OBLEAS, SENCOMENDO A S.DE LA CLEMEN- CIA Y, PRONTO LOAYO. CELAYA MARZO 1918. English Translation Juana Rodrigues , having lost an iron used to toast wafers, put the problem in the hands of the Lord of Clemencia and shortly found it. Celaya (a town) March 1918 |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1913-b
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 5 X 7 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1913 CONDITION: good PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 500 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This ex-voto dates to the time of the Mexican Revolution. Times must have been dangerous, as it was for this person that was arrested under false allegations. Text En el año 1913 le acontecio una desgracia a Teofilo Leon del Rincon de Tamayo que pasando por Tarimoro alli fué preso por una Calumnia y biendose en tan grande aflicion inbocó al Sr. de la Clemencia y en pocos dias concigio su libertad y en testimonio de este milagro dedica este Retablo Por tan raro Prodijio. English Translation In the year 1913 an unfortunate incident happened to Teofilo Leon of Rincon de Tamayo that in passing through Tarimoro, there he was made prisioner for a false allegation, and seeing himself in such a bad predicament, prayed to the Lord of la Clemencia, and in a few days obtained his liberty, and in testimony of this miracle dedicates this retablo for such a rare marvel. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1914-e
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 6 1/4 X 8 1/2 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1914 CONDITION: fair-The picture remains clear but the background of the writing is worn thin. There are three drops of wax at the upper left quadrant. PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 600 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This is another example of the dangerous timews during the Mexican Revolution. Text El dia 27 de Septiembre de 1914 se vio en tan grande peligro que iva haser fusilado en la Villa de Tarimoro el Sr. José Rojas del Rancho del llano Grande y biendose su esposa Maria Amada Lara en tan Grande pesar de su marido invocó con mucha fé á esta venerable imagen del Sr. de la Clemencia y al momento se vió livre de tan grande desgracia y en testimonio publica este milagro colo cando este retablo en la misma forma por tan admirable Prodijio. English Translation The 27th day of September of 1914, the Señor José Rojas of the Rancho del Llano Grande, found himself in such great danger that they were going to have him shot in the village of Tarimoro, and being his wife, Maria Amada Lara in such great grief for her husband, prayed with much faith to this venerable image of the Lord of la Clemencia and nearly immediately he found himself liberated from such a great misfortune and in testimony publishes this miracle, hanging this retablo in the same form for such a an admirable marvel. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: Dog Attack
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7 X 10 inches ESTIMATED AGE: no date but estimate 1920's CONDITION: good -- with some light rust and staining PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 500 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: In the backdrop of an orchard of pruned trees, this gentleman fortunately had with him a vicious looking pruning knife when the dog attacked. Text EL SEÑOR ANASTACIO NOVOA FUE ACOMETIDO POR UN PERRO DE MAL QUE LE SALIÓ A ESTE DE ENTRE UN MONTE DEL PUERTO FERRER. AL SALIR ESTA FIERA SE LE FUE ENSIMA Y LE MORDIÓ UN BRAZO; SINTIENDO QUE PELIGRAVA, SE ENCOMENDÓ AL SR. DE LA CLEMENCIA, SACÓ SU TRANCHETÓN Y DURO CON EL PERRO HASTA MATARLO; HOY DA GRACIAS AL SEÑOR POR HABERLE AYUDADO EN ESE TRANCE. English Translation The Señor Anastacio Novoa was attacked by a rabid dog that went after him out of the forest of Puerto Ferrer. On coming out, the beast jumped on him and bit an arm. Feeling that it was getting dangerous, he gave himself over to the protection of the Lord of la Clemencia, and took out his large curved pruning knife and found hard with the dog until he killed it. Today he gives thanks to the Lord for having helped in that great danger. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1935
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7 X 10 inchews ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1935 CONDITION: very good PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 350 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This well preserved ex-voto has beautiful colors and is written in a clear and beautiful hand. . Text Estando Daniel Maravillo gravemente enfermo de Pulmonia, sus padres Francisco Maravillo y Ma. Guadalupe Galván y el joven Eufemio que conosian la gravedad del enfermo, inbocaron al Señor de la Clemencia, y en ese momento el enfermo sintió que la enfermedad desaparesía; y asi fué: el enfermo ha sanado por que Dios N.S. Lo permitió. Hda.de Juan Martín Mayo 28 de 1935. English Translation Being Daniel Maravillo gravely ill with pneumonia, his parents, Francisco Maravillo and María Guadalupe Galván and the young man, Eufemio knowing the gravity of the sick person, prayed to the Lord of la Clemencia, and in that moment the patient felt that the sickness was disappearing; and that's how it was: the sick person has healed because God Our Savior permitted it. Hacienda de Juan Martín May 28, 1935. |
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TITLE: Ex-voto: 1964
MATERIAL: oil on tin APPROXIMATE SIZE: 9 1/2 X 11 inches ESTIMATED AGE: dated 1964 CONDITION: good -- with drops of white wall paint as can be seen in the enlargement PRE-AUCTION PRICE: $ 450 dollars SHIPPING: $ 34 dollars ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: This colorful ex-voto depicts a common ocurring tragedy in Mexico. In preparation for some of the big celebrations, large castillos are built. These castillos are large frame towers on which the fireworks displays are mounted. In preparation for such events, the explosive material is stored, sometimes illegally in unsafe conditions. If the stored material is ignited, it can set off a chain reaction in the neighborhood of also exploding nearby propane tanks that are used in most homes. The tragedy recounted here both injured people and took lives. From the text there seems to have been eight people involved and the picture confirms with the same number. The five survivors are giving thanks through this ex-voto. Text En 26 de Mayo
Aconteció que teniendo bastante material para un castillo,
como polvora y dinamita
de 1964 a las 11 de la noche inexplicablemente hizo exploción todo, causando la muerte de mi esposa y 2 niños quedando los que sobramos, muy graves en el Hospital. viendome en este conflicto invoqué de corazón al Sr. de la Clemencia que benignamente nos libertó de la muerte, dando por ello gracias. Socorro Mandujano, Cecilia Gómez Teresa, Carmen, y Ernestina Gutierrez Tamayo (the village) Julio de 1964 English Translation On the 26th of May
It came to pass that having a great amount of material for a fireworks
tower, such as gun powder and dynamite;
of 1964 at 11:00 at night inexplicably it all exploded, causing the death of my husband and two children, leaving the rest of us in a very grave condition in the hospital. Seeing myself in this problem I prayed from my heart to the Lord of Clemencia who mercifully freed us from death, and we are giving thanks for that. Socorro Mandujano, Cecilia Gómez, Teresa, Carmen. and Ernestina Gutierrez. |
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