Sale 217 Lot 379  

OIL ON TIN MEXICAN PAINTING AS CHRIST CARRYING THE CROSS 19th century (or earlier) Likely a Mexican retablo, depicting Christ carrying the Cross (also known as The Way to Calvary or Via Crucis). Composition follows traditional devotional format, featuring Jesus in a moment of physical and spiritual struggle, draped in deep teal or emerald robe embellished with intricate gold leaf stenciling, crowned with thorns, laboring under the weight of the wooden cross. Framed. Frame: 15 1/4 in. x 11 1/4 in.
$100-150

Condition:
NOTE: There is significant oxidation and surface pitting.

Sold for $160

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