Lot 12
** A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this artwork will be donated to the Anthony Quinn Foundation, whose mission is to advocate for the important role arts education plays in personal development and in the overall improvement of social, economic and cultural systems. Learn more at aqfoundation.org **
Carlos Inigo Robles (Mexican, d. 2005), "Altar Panel," ca. mid to late 20th century CE. This is a beautiful brass and tin altar panel adorned with milagros and cut glass made by the metal artist Carlos Inigo Robles. The tin sheet is hammered flat, molded over a wooden frame, overlaid with scalloped brass edge, and stamped with motifs across the surface - which include mainly flowers, linear patterns, and several eyes. Brass milagros are then tacked to the face with small nails, these include hearts 2 figures praying, crucified Christ, an Our lady of Guadalupe medallion, and many other floral and ornamental shapes. The lower center edge is stamped with the artist's signature, "Inigo." Milagros are religious folk charms that are traditionally used for healing purposes and as votive offerings. Pieces of square glass in red, blue, are set flush into the tin panel, and 2 faceted translucent glass chandelier crystals are set into the opposite corners. Size: 11.75" L x 0.75" W x 13.875" H (29.8 cm x 1.9 cm x 35.2 cm)
Exhibited in the "Anthony Quinn: A Lifetime of Creating and Collecting Art" traveling exhibition from 2006 to 2009.
Provenance: ex-private collection of actor Anthony Quinn and his wife Katherine, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA acquired prior to 2000; exhibited in the "Anthony Quinn: A Lifetime of Creating and Collecting Art" traveling exhibition from 2006 to 2009
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#169139
- Condition: Intact and very good. Clearly signed on lower edge by artist. Professionally mounted on wood frame with a suspension wire.
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