Religious oil painted icon on wood panel, Virgin of Guadalupe, signed lower right ISC (Isabel S. Creixell, Mexico City, active in Texas, b.1949), numbered 697, panel clad in a pewter alloy sheet, upper corners with bezel-set semiprecious stones, retaining University of Dayton exhibition pamphlet, artist-signed certificate of authenticity issued by the Notary Public of the State of Texas, dated 1992, mounted to panel verso, approx 11.75"h, 9.25"w, 2.75lbs **Provenance: "An Exhibition of Icons: Isabel Creixell," International Marian Research Institute and the Marian Library, Dayton, July 6-August 28 1992**

5.22.26-In my opinion regarding LOT: 1139-  the icon is overall intact, figural image appears with craquelure that appear intentional, the oklad is with minor imperfections, some patination, minor denting and tonal variation, there is one small nail missing at the upper left corner, there are a few areas with light wax residue, the piece would likely benefit from a gentle cleaning, I do not observe any major breaks or repairs, overall the piece presents well, with light imperfections and wear commensurate with handling and display

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