Large signed Mexican folk art wall mirror, featuring a colorful procession of winged angels and stars surrounding a central rectangular mirror. The removable 8 x 6 in. mirror could also be replaced with a photograph or artwork.
The arched openwork frame is constructed from metal and painted in vivid red, orange, green, yellow, blue and black. Rows of elongated angels with painted feathered wings raise trumpets overhead, interspersed with large five-pointed stars. The reverse shows the dark-finished metal construction and openwork design; the mirror is held in place by metal tabs. The angelic host, trumpets, stars and rich colors also lend themselves especially well to Christmas and holiday display.
The frame is impressed “WINSON BRUNO” along the metal edge. Attribution to Oaxaca is based on the cut-metal construction, polychrome decoration, mirror format and angel imagery associated with Mexican hojalata folk art. The specific artist has not been independently documented.
Approx. 24 x 17 in. overall; mirror opening approx. 8 x 6 in.
Good vintage condition with surface scratches, scuffs, paint loss and finish wear throughout the painted metal frame consistent with age and use; mirror remains intact as pictured.