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Rare Estela Ogazón “Milagros” Cross – Early Career Work (Stamp “MEX”)
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A stunning and highly collectible authentic "Milagros" cross, created by renowned Mexican folk artist Estela Ogazón (1966-2009).
This specific piece is a rare early-career work, highly sought-after by collectors. It features only the single "MEX" mark hand-stamped on the back. In her early works, the artist used only this acronym before switching to the extended signature, which gives the piece a great historical rarity.
The work is a magnificent example of her dense, layered, and surrealist vision of Mexican sacred art, reminiscent of the symbolic imagery of Frida Kahlo. The dark wood base houses a dense, three-dimensional composition of embossed metal votives ("milagros") in shades of gold, bronze, and silver. Human figures, shells, fish, and mystical creatures are beautifully preserved. A premium piece of art with great personality, ideal for high-end interior decoration and folk art collectors.
• Artist: Estela Ogazón (Mexico, 1966-2009)
• Period: Early work (identifiable only by the "MEX" stamp)
• Materials: Wooden base, embossed metal votive
• Dimensions: Height 20 cm x Width ~17 cm (measurements visible in photos)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition with a beautiful natural patina. No missing pieces.
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🇬🇧 ENGLISH DESCRIPTION:
Stunning and highly collectible authentic "Milagros" cross by the late, renowned Mexican folk artist Estela Ogazón (1966-2009).
This specific piece is a rare and highly sought-after early-career work. It is uniquely characterized by featuring only the single handcrafted "MEX" location stamp on the reverse. In her early production days, the artist used this minimal stamp before transitioning to her full extended signature later in her career, making this an item of historical scarcity for collectors.
The cross is a magnificent example of her dense, layered, and surrealist approach to Mexican religious folk art, drawing comparisons to the symbolic artistry of Frida Kahlo. The dark wooden base is heavily embellished with an intricate 3D composition of traditional embossed metal ex-voto charms ("milagros") in gold, bronze, and silver tones. It features beautifully preserved figures, fish, seashells, and geometric mystical symbols. A premium, authentic statement piece of religious sacred art, perfect for high-end art collectors or eclectic interior design.
• Artist: Estela Ogazón (Mexico, 1966-2009)
• Period: Early work (characterized by the single "MEX" stamp)
• Materials: Dark wood base, embossed metal charms
• Dimensions: Height 20 cm x Width ~17 cm (exact measurements visible in photos)
• Condition: Excellent vintage
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ConditionExcellentColorsBlackMaterialWood, Brass, LamineNumber of items1First ownerYesOrientationPortraitArt sizeSmallHeight20 cmWidth18 cm
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Private sellerCerignola , ItalyOn Whoppah since June 2026 • 0 sales