Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga
A framed ‘Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga’ appliquéd gold and silver icon on silk
Estimate: PHP 200,000 - 240,000
18th century
Cavite
Gold, silver, silk and other fabrics, narra frame
40 x 29 cm (16 x 11 1/2 in)
An exceptional metalwork on silk set on wooden backing depicting ‘Our Lady of Solitude of Porta Vaga,’ an attribute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in her most desolate state. It also alludes to a Spanish noblewoman in mourning regalia known as “Vestida de Luto,” composed of a black veil and dress, and a white wimple that surrounds the face and covers the neck up to the chest. The halo, rostrillo, veil edges, dress, and her attributes are made of appliqued real gold. The surrounding openwork silver forms the backdrop engraved with ancient ysot symbols, motifs and allegory. The rotulus below contains the printed text in Spanish about Archbishop Basilio Sancho of Manila granting 80 days of Indulgence to devotees of the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. Framed in narra wood, with concave sides decorated with a carved bud at center. A rare veneration piece crafted with exceptional metalwork skills and luxury.
Lot 146 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on 18 March 2023. Please see www.salcedoauctions.com for more information.
Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga
A framed ‘Nuestra Señora de la Soledad de Porta Vaga’ appliquéd gold and silver icon on silk
Estimate: PHP 200,000 - 240,000
18th century
Cavite
Gold, silver, silk and other fabrics, narra frame
40 x 29 cm (16 x 11 1/2 in)
An exceptional metalwork on silk set on wooden backing depicting ‘Our Lady of Solitude of Porta Vaga,’ an attribute of the Blessed Virgin Mary in her most desolate state. It also alludes to a Spanish noblewoman in mourning regalia known as “Vestida de Luto,” composed of a black veil and dress, and a white wimple that surrounds the face and covers the neck up to the chest. The halo, rostrillo, veil edges, dress, and her attributes are made of appliqued real gold. The surrounding openwork silver forms the backdrop engraved with ancient ysot symbols, motifs and allegory. The rotulus below contains the printed text in Spanish about Archbishop Basilio Sancho of Manila granting 80 days of Indulgence to devotees of the Nuestra Señora de la Soledad. Framed in narra wood, with concave sides decorated with a carved bud at center. A rare veneration piece crafted with exceptional metalwork skills and luxury.
Lot 146 of the Salcedo Auctions auction on 18 March 2023. Please see www.salcedoauctions.com for more information.