Vintage 3D Virgin Of Guadelupe Assemblage Mixes Media Retablo Alter Shrine

This phenomenal Virgin of Guadalupe was made by a man (when exactly I cannot say although it was at least 30-45 years ago) here in Los Angeles who was an extraordinary collector & artist. He lived to the ripe age of 106 years & during that time had traveled & collected & created a vast artistic legacy. Although he hadn't had shows in galleries or any venues that I could determine, his capacity to work in various mediums was profound.The house was a labyrinth of exotic rooms that had an old world European flavor. The garden was a wild & magical creation with striking plants, sculptures & wooden pillars that created a Shangri-La like sensibility. I was enchanted as I walked around & felt the love, eccentricity & curiousness of this man. He had a studio (actually 2) with a multitude of flat files & drawers filled with color plates, drawings & ribbons, fabric & other essential materials for his wild creations. I was drawn to three pieces although there were so many pieces (including paintings & drawings) that were too beautiful! This one, the Virgin of Guadalupe, is operatic in style. The fine glass beads that hang like a curtain are wonderful. The blue pillars are carefully, hand painted to resemble marble & the three dimensional aspect is just incredible! On the back side another Madonna for a different mood.More info coming soon.It stands 19 1/4 tall while the width is 10 1/2. 1 1/4 in depth. Vintage 3D Virgin Of Guadelupe Assemblage Mixes Media Retablo Alter Shrine