- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery with Gunmetal Finish
lot of 3, includes:
a jar with stepped geometric and winged elements; signed on base Marie
height 3 inches x diameter 5-1/2 inches; 1923-1925
a plate and jar with repeating feather design; signed on base Maria and Santana
(plate) height 1-1/4 inches x diameter 6-1/2 inches; (jar) height 3-1/2 inches x diameter 4 inches; 1943-1956
- MARIA & SANTANA MARTINEZ SAN ILDEFONSO
MARIA & SANTANA MARTINEZ SAN ILDEFONSO POTTERY JARBlackware pottery jar, San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, signed underfoot Marie (Maria Montoya Martinez, 1887-1980) and Santana (Santana Roybal Martinez, 1909-2002), visible white coloration to exterior surface, possibly overcleaned or cleaned with an improper substance, approx 7.5"h, 7.75"diam, 3.25lbs **Provenance: from the Beaumont, Texas estate of Helen Gerry Duval (1919-2006), longtime collector and connoisseur of American art pottery**
- A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY
A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY WEDDING PLATE, SAN ILDE...A MARIE & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY WEDDING PLATE, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO, SIGNED,1943-1954, of circular form and enclosing conforming burnished black feathers on a matt black pottery body within a similarly burnished cloud pattern border, verso signed "Marie + Santana." Diameter: 12 1/2" Note: Maria (Marie) Montoya Poveka Martinez (Native American 1887-1980) a native of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, had made pottery since childhood and continued with her husband Julian who she was able to develop the black on black pottery with, died unexpectedly in 1943. After his death her son Adam Martinez (1903-2000) and his wife Santana Martinez (1909-2002) assisted in the various steps from gathering the clay, modeling, decorating and the firing. It was during this time that the signature "Marie & Santana" was used.Maria Montoya was a highly important potter in the development of what is recognized as the San Ildefonso style of pottery. Her work has been exhibited at fairs across the globe, has attained numerous awards and can be found in museums as well as private collections throughout the U.S. Recognition by the National Endowment for the Arts in the form of a grant in 1973 allowed for the opening of the Martinez pottery workshop.
Condition:
Some light scratches and scuff marks. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Plate with Gunmetal Finish, 1943-1954
signed on base MARIE + SANTANA
diameter 8-3/4 inches
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Plate with Gunmetal Finish, 1943-1954
signed on base MARIE + SANTANA
diameter 8-3/4 inches
- MARIA & SANTANA MARTINEZ BLACK
MARIA & SANTANA MARTINEZ BLACK POTTERY OLLAsigned Marie and Santana Provenance: The Douglas & Eunice Goodan Living Trust 9 1/2 inches wide; 4 inches high Condition:
- NATIVE AMERICAN MARIA MARTINEZ
NATIVE AMERICAN MARIA MARTINEZ (1943 - 1956) & SANTANA SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO BLACKWARE POTTERY PLATE WITH FEATHER DESIGN 1 1/2"H X 10 1/4"DIAM.Native American Maria Martinez (1943 - 1956) & Santana San Ildefonso Pueblo blackware pottery plate with feather design, signed under base "Maria and Santana". From a Private estate collection. Maria Montoya Martinez is recognized the world over as a matriarch of Native American pottery. As a young girl. she would watch her aunt Nicolassa make pottery and was encouraged to try various techniques and styles. As a teenager, she would spend time at Santa Clara pueblo with her friend, Sara Fina Tafoya, where she was surrounded by potters. In 1904 she married Julian Martinez, a painter who was one of the first Rio Grande artists. That year, they demonstrated pottery making at the St. Louis Worlds' Fair, where they sold their pots for $1 a piece. About 1912, she learned to make plain black pottery and in about 1919 Julian invented the black-on-black decoration which he taught to the other San Ildefonso potters beginning in 1921. Maria would form the pots and Julian would paint the designs. After Julian died in 1943, Maria's younger son Popovi Da continued decorating Maria's pottery. Between 1943 and 1956 Maria worked with her daughter-in-law, Santana. Maria Martinez continued to live in New Mexico at the San Ildefonso pueblo until her death. Santana Roybal Martinez was Maria's daughter-in-law, the wife of Adam Martinez. Maria was known to have signed "Maria" in combination with Santana between 1954-1956. Prior to that time she signed her name "Marie when working with Santana (who executed the painting while Maria formed the pots). Pottery created by Maria and Santana is highly desirable. Their work is found in many prestigious museums. as well as public and private collections all over the world. Dimensions: 1 1/2"H x 10 1/4"Diam.
- MARIA MARTINEZ (1887-1980) AND
MARIA MARTINEZ (1887-1980) AND SANTANA MARTINEZ (1909-2002) - SAN ILDEFONSO BLACKWARE NATIVE AMERICAN POTTERY JAR VASE. 3 1/2"H X 4"WMaria Martinez (1887-1980) and Santana Martinez (1909-2002) - San Ildefonso Blackware Native American pottery Jar vase. Signed "Marie and Santana." 3 1/2"H x 4"W Dimensions: 3 1/2"H x 4"W
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Plate, with Avanyu1943-1956
signed on base
diameter 8-1/2 inches
- San Ildefonso blackware jar
San Ildefonso blackware jar signed "marie & santana," circa 1950 Of tapering form with bearclaw decoration. Dia: 5 in. PROVENANCE: Note: After the death of her husband Julian, Maria Martinez(1884-1980) worked with her daughter- in -law Santana (1909-2002) between the years 1943 to 1956 ,200-
- A Native American San Ildefonso
A Native American San Ildefonso polished blackware Pueblo pottery bowl Maria and Santana Martinez Circa 1943 - 1956 signed ''Marie + Santana'' of squat bulbous form with a band of stylized decoration below rim
- MARIA & SANTANA SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO
MARIA & SANTANA SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO BLACK ON BLACKWARE DECORATED POTTERY JAR. 5"H X 5"DIAM.Maria & Santana San Ildefonso Pueblo black on blackware decorated pottery jar., signed under base "Marie and Santana". From a Private estate collection. Maria Montoya Martinez is recognized the world over as a matriarch of Native American pottery. As a young girl. she would watch her aunt Nicolassa make pottery and was encouraged to try various techniques and styles. As a teenager, she would spend time at Santa Clara pueblo with her friend, Sara Fina Tafoya, where she was surrounded by potters. In 1904 she married Julian Martinez, a painter who was one of the first Rio Grande artists. That year, they demonstrated pottery making at the St. Louis Worlds' Fair, where they sold their pots for $1 a piece. About 1912, she learned to make plain black pottery and in about 1919 Julian invented the black-on-black decoration which he taught to the other San Ildefonso potters beginning in 1921. Maria would form the pots and Julian would paint the designs. After Julian died in 1943, Maria's younger son Popovi Da continued decorating Maria's pottery. Between 1943 and 1956 Maria worked with her daughter-in-law, Santana. Maria Martinez continued to live in New Mexico at the San Ildefonso pueblo until her death. Santana Roybal Martinez was Maria's daughter-in-law, the wife of Adam Martinez. Maria was known to have signed "Maria" in combination with Santana between 1954-1956. Prior to that time she signed her name "Marie when working with Santana (who executed the painting while Maria formed the pots). Pottery created by Maria and Santana is highly desirable. Their work is found in many prestigious museums. as well as public and private collections all over the world. Dimensions: 5"H x 5"Diam.
- TWO MARIA & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY
TWO MARIA & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY VESSELS, SAN ILDEFONS...TWO MARIA & SANTANA BLACK POTTERY VESSELS, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO, SIGNED, CIRCA 1960, comprising a small shaped vase with matt black on burnished black curvilinear cloud motif suspending line and dot decoration, verso signed "Marie & Santana," height: 3", diameter: 4"; the wide mouthed bowl of compressed circular form and sides centering bands of vertical feathers alternating stepped geometric details, verso signed "Marie & Santana," height: 3", diameter: 6 3/4". Note: Maria (Marie) Montoya Poveka Martinez (Native American 1887-1980) a native of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, had made pottery since childhood and continued with her husband Julian who she was able to develop the black on black pottery, died unexpectedly in 1943. After his death, her son Adam Martinez (1903-2000) and his wife Santana Martinez (1909-2002) assisted in the various steps from gathering the clay, modeling, decorating, and the firing. It was during this time that the signature "Marie & Santana" was used.Maria Montoya was a highly important potter in the development of what is recognized as the San Ildefonso style of pottery. Her work has been exhibited at fairs across the globe, has attained numerous awards and can be found in museums as well as private collections throughout the world. Recognition by the National Endowment for the Arts in the form of a grant in 1973 allowed for the opening of the Martinez pottery workshop.
Condition:
Each in good condition with a few expected light scratches, nicks and marks scattered throughout. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Plate, with Repeating Feathers1943-1956
signed on base
diameter 11-1/4 inches
- Santa Ildefonso blackware
Santa Ildefonso blackware plate signed "marie & santana," circa 1950 Dia: 5 3/4 in PROVENANCE: Note: The work of Maria Martinez and her daughter-in- law Santana Martinez who collaborated from 1943-
- MARIA & SANTANA MARTINEZ, (1887-1989
MARIA & SANTANA MARTINEZ, (1887-1989 AND 1902-2002 SANTA CLARA PUEBLO), CHARGER WITH THE TEWA AWANYU MOTIF , BLACKWARE, 1.5" H X 12.25"Maria & Santana Martinez, (1887-1989 and 1902-2002 Santa Clara Pueblo) Charger with the Tewa Awanyu motif Blackware Signed to underside: Maria / Popovi 1.5" H x 12.25" Dia. Blackware Dimensions: 1.5" H x 12.25" Dia.
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + SANTANA
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + SANTANA MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE PLATEMaria + Santana Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1909 - 2002) Blackware Plate, ca. 1950, fired clay inscribed: Marie / + / Santana fired clay Dimensions: Height 2 5/8 x Diameter 14 7/8 in. (6.67 x 37.78 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Plate, with Repeating Feathers1943-1956
signed on base
diameter 13 inches
- SAN ILDEFONSO BLACK EARTHENWARE
SAN ILDEFONSO BLACK EARTHENWARE JAR Maria and Santana Martinez, circa 1950; with classic feather pattern around the mouth, signed in pencil "Marie + Santana," 3 1/4 in. H., 4 1.2 in. Diam.
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980/1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Bowl with Gunmetal Finish, 1943-1956
signed Maria + Santana on base
height 2-1/2 inches x diameter 11 inches
- MARIA + SANTANA MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE
MARIA + SANTANA MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE POT, CA. 1975Maria + Santana Martinez, (San Idlefonso, 1887 - 1980 + 1901 - 2002) Blackware Pot, ca. 1975, carved blackware inscribed underside: Maria / + / Santana carved blackware Dimensions: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.89 x 11.43 x 11.43 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado
- MARIA AND SANTANA BLACKWARE POTSan
MARIA AND SANTANA BLACKWARE POTSan Ildefonso, signed on base "Maria Santana", (Maria Martinez, 1887-1980 and Santana Martinez, 1909-2002), circa 1954-1956, the jar with black on black abstract feather decoration encircling the upper half, 4-3/4 x 6-1/2 in.
Condition:
some overall handling wear, slight surface chips at rim
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Jar1943-1956
painted with winged elements; signed on base
height 3 inches x diameter 4 inches
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery 1943-1956
lot of 3, all signed on base, includes:
two small plates painted with geometric elements; diameters 5-1/4 inches and 5-1/2 inches
a jar with the design painted on exterior, possibly after firing; height 3-1/4 inches x diameter 4-1/2 inches
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Bowl, with Avanyu1943-1956
signed on base
height 3 inches x diameter 8-3/4 inches
- MARIA AND SANTANA BLACKWARE POTSan
MARIA AND SANTANA BLACKWARE POTSan Ildefonso, signed on base "Maria & Santana", (Maria Martinez, 1887-1980 and Santana Martinez, 1909-2002), circa 1954-1956, the jar with black on black geometric decoration encircling the upper half, 3-1/4 x 4-1/2 in.
Condition:
minimal overall handling wear, no visible chips, cracks, or flaws
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Vase, 1943-1954
having a high polish; repeating feather design; signed on base
height 6 inches x diameter 6-3/4 inches
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Jar, with Repeating Feathers1943-1956
gunmetal finish, signed on base
height 4-1/4 inches x diameter 5-1/2 inches
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + SANTANA
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + SANTANA MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE FEATHER PLATE, CA. 1950SMaria + Santana Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1909 - 2002) Blackware Feather Plate, ca. 1950s, fired clay inscribed: Marie / + / Santana fired clay Dimensions: Height 1 1/4 x Diameter 10 7/8 in. (3.18 x 27.62 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma
- MARIA SZANTHO (HUNGARIAN, 1897-1998),
MARIA SZANTHO (HUNGARIAN, 1897-1998), WOMAN PLAYING A STRING INSTRUMENT Oil on canvas, signed at upper right, stamped en verso, presented in a contemporary molded frame.
- MARIA & SANTANA (19TH CENTURY,
MARIA & SANTANA (19TH CENTURY, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO), BLACKWARE JAR Maria (18887-1980) and Santana (1909-2002) black jar with feather design, circa 1940s-50s, signed on the underside.
- MARIA + SANTANA MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE
MARIA + SANTANA MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE FEATHER JARMaria + Santana Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1981) (San Ildefonso, 1909 - 2002) Blackware Feather Jar, fired clay inscribed: Maria / Santana fired clay Dimensions: Height: 3 x Diameter: 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Michigan
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + SANTANA
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + SANTANA MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE FEATHER PLATEMaria + Santana Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1909 - 2002) Blackware Feather Plate, fired clay inscribed: Marie / & / Santana fired clay Dimensions: Height 1 3/4 x Diameter 14 3/4 in. (4.45 x 37.47 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + SANTANA
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + SANTANA MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE BOWL, CA. 1950SMaria + Santana Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1909 - 2002) Blackware Bowl, ca. 1950s, fired clay inscribed: Marie / & / Santana fired clay Dimensions: Height 3 1/4 x Diameter 9 1/2 in. (8.26 x 24.13 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma
- MARIA AND SANTANA BLACKWARE POTSan
MARIA AND SANTANA BLACKWARE POTSan Ildefonso, signed on base "Maria & Santana", (Maria Martinez, 1887-1980 and Santana Martinez, 1909-2002), circa 1954-1956, the jar with black on black geometric decoration encircling the upper half, 3-1/2 x 5-1/4 in.
Condition:
minimal handling wear
- Maria and Santana Martinez
(San
Maria and Santana Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1909-2002)
Blackware Pottery Plate, PLUS
lot of 2, includes:
one with a repeating feather design; signed Maria + Santana
height 1 inch x diameter 5-5/8 inches
1943-1956
the other with repeating geometric pattern; signed Santana + Adam
height 1 inch x diameter 6 inches