Ex-Votos
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DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: Virgin ofSan Juan de los Lagos
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on tin.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 14 x 8.5 inches
AGE: Dated 1958
CONDITION: very Good
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I give infinite thanks to the Most Holy Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos for having granted me a miracle by miraculously saving my father and brother is a roll-over accident. Senora Gloria Maria Chagoya, Silao, Gto. 31 January 1958
E693 SOLD
DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: Virgen de Guadalupe
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on tin.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 10.75 inches by 9.25 inches
AGE: Dated 1982
CONDITION: Good
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: In March 1982, it happened to Senor Jose Quintero that his mother, Bartola Quintero was very sick from a bad pain in one of her legs, and not finding any means to save/help her, he asked the Virgin of Guadalupe from his heart for relief and in exchange he would dedicate this retablo to her. The Most Holy Virgin interceded and within the next few days she began healing. Later on when feeling well she thanks God and the Virgin for this miracle and that is why they give infinite thanks. May God bless you also. And her daughter Maria Mercedes Quintero. Quelital, county of Guadalcazar, S.L.P September 4, 1982.
E633 $225
DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on tin.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 14 by 10 inches..
AGE: Dated 1933
CONDITION: Very good.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: Selsa Gonzales gives thanks to the Virgin of San Juan for a miracle of making my son get along well with his brothers and for his well behavior and that he doesn’t give me a bad time. I am asking this with great faith and I hope it is given to me.
E683 SOLD
DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: Virgin of Guadalupe
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on tin.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 12.125 by 8.675 inches. .
AGE: Dated 1970
CONDITION: Good, some bends in the tin.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: In the year 1970, it happened to Senor Crescencio Chavira D. that he was very sick in the mouth and throat with a very bad swelling. His mother prayed with all her heart to the Most Holy Virgin of Guadalupe to give her son healing and in return she would dedicate this retablo, then the Virgin gave the health. Therefore, the son and his wife Maria Mercedes Quintero complete this promise and give thanks to the Venerable Image. May you also be blessed. Quelital, county of Guadalcazar, S.L.P.
E634 SOLD
DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: San Antonio
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on tin.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 6x10 inches for tin ex-voto, 8x10.75 inches for yhe tin and glass nicho frame. The nicho frame is about one inch thick.
AGE: Dated 1875
CONDITION: Very good
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS: I asked for my brother because he was in danger of death, And I prayed for help to San Antonio of Bores (a local village) and he was saved, thanks to this saint. La Barca, April 15, 1875. Rosa Ortega
E602 Sold
DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: Virgin of Platanar
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on tin.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 11.125x9.75 inches
AGE: Dated 1940
CONDITION: Very good
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
I prayed to the Most Holy Virgin of Platanar because I suffered attacks, then I received my health. San Geronimo, Colima. 2 January 1940
E632 $325
DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: Virgin of Platanar
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on tin.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7 X 10 inches
AGE: Dated 1941
CONDITION: Very good
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
They became gravely sick from eating and implored the Most Holy Virgin of Platanar resulting in a miracle of health for all. May 7, 1941 E666a $350
DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: Santa Maria
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on tin.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 10X 14 inches
AGE: Dated 1904
CONDITION: Very good
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
To Holy Maria, mother of God, we give infinite thanks for the favor received when my husband Ysidro Juarez broke his hand and without any medical assistance he was healed only through his faith. Now he is working as always. Josefa Rosas, 3 January 1904
E697 $375
DEVOTIONAL SUBJECT: Holy Maria
ORIGIN: Mexico
MATERIAL: Oil on masonite.
APPROXIMATE SIZE: 7 X 10 inches
AGE: Dated 1957
CONDITION: Very good. The light lines throughtout the photo are dur to the ex-voto being wrapped in plastic which has some wrinkles in the plastic wrap.
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
My Mother, receive this present (this ex-voto) in gratitude of your favor I received. Thanks for your prayers to God for the health of my husband estaban Purentes who in sickness suffered 5 days with bad stomach pains. 13 April 1957
Rancho of the Death, of the municipality of Rincon de Ramos, AGS.
This ex-voto is important as it is signed by the painter. Since the identification of an ex-voto painter is extremely rare, this ex-voto may help to identifiy of the painter of other ex-votos unsigned.
E700 $250
