- ARBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE CANDELABRUM,
ARBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE CANDELABRUM, MEXICOArbol de la vida (tree of life) pottery candelabrum, three candle sockets, tiered branches with flowers, perched birds, hanging elements, typical chips and glaze losses, approx 17.5"h, 14"w, 4.75"d, 5.25lbs **Please note: Mexican folk art pottery pieces are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.**
- ISRAEL SOTENO 'MANOS MEXICANAS'
ISRAEL SOTENO 'MANOS MEXICANAS' ARBOL DE LA VIDAArboles de la Vida (tree of life) candelabrum altarpiece, "Manos Mexicanas," signed Israel Soteno A (Israel Soteno Ambrocio, Metepec, Mexico, 20th c.), earthenware clay, densely adorned with figures from Mexican culture, including Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Aztec calendar, loss and restoration throughout, glue repairs to dancer's skirt, repairs and small breaks to figures and accents, approx 29"h, 19.5"w, 6.75"d, 35lbs **Please note: Mexican folk art pottery pieces are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.**
- (4) MEXICAN FOLK ART PAINTED POTTERY
(4) MEXICAN FOLK ART PAINTED POTTERY TREES OF LIFE(lot of 4) Mexican Folk Art painted pottery arboles de la vida (Trees of Life), comprising: (1) candelabras form, centering la Virgen de Guadalupe, Juan Diego at her feet, with trumpeting angels and angels, marked #4 Mexico verso, approx 13.5"h, 15.5"w, 5"d; (1) centering la Virgen de Guadalupe, with intricate angel figures and flowers throughout, extensive restoration verso, approx 9.5"h, 8"w, 3"d; (1) red clay, featuring calacas, calaveras, and flowers, approx 6.5"h, 6.5"w, 2.5"d; (1) diminutive candelabra, featuring Adam, Eve and the Serpent, marked Mexico verso, approx 5.75"h, 5"w, 2"d; minor loss and restoration, 7lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)**
***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- (6) DIMINUTIVE MEXICAN FOLK ART
(6) DIMINUTIVE MEXICAN FOLK ART 'TREES OF LIFE'(lot of 6) Diminutive Mexican folk art earthenware arboles de la vida (Tree of Life) sculptures, each polychrome painted, featuring flowers, birds, assorted animals and fruits, comprising: (2) signed verso Juan Hernandez Arzaluz (Metepec, Mexico) verso, (one) with restoration to giraffe head, (1) in candelabra form, signed Max underfoot, (1) housed in a box, painted with landscape motif, featuring Adam and Eve, (1) extremely small, featuring Dia de los Muertos calaca (skeletons), (1) in orange hues, featuring Adam, Eve and the serpent; losses and repairs overall, largest: approx 7.5"h, 5.25"w, 1.75"d, 4lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- FRANCISCO FLORES 'TREE OF LIFE'
FRANCISCO FLORES 'TREE OF LIFE' POTTERY, MEXICOMexican Folk Art earthenware arboles de la vida (Tree of Life) sculpture, signed Fco. Flores (Francisco Flores, Izucar de Matamoros, Mexico), in the form of a candelabra with central bowl to top, featuring birds, flowers, whimsical accents and angelic figures throughout, restoration with visible adhesive to finials, approx 27"h, 20"w, 7"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- MEXICO ARBOLES DE LA VIDA ADAM
MEXICO ARBOLES DE LA VIDA ADAM & EVE CANDELABRUMLarbe Arboles de la Vida (tree of life) candelabrum altarpiece, Mexico, 20th c., polychromed earthenware clay, with figures of Adam and Eve, densely adorned with flowers and birds, some small breaks and loss, approx 33.5"h, 27.5"w, 7.5"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.***
- LARGE MEXICO FOLK ART POTTERY TREE
LARGE MEXICO FOLK ART POTTERY TREE OF LIFE, 28"HMexican Folk Art polychrome earthenware arbol de la vida (Tree of Life) sculpture, featuring Adam and Eve figures flanking a large serpent, surrounded by vegetative life, flowers and birds, small breaks, repairs, approx 28.75"h, 23"w, 6"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- (2) MEXICO 'TREE OF LIFE' & VIRGEN
(2) MEXICO 'TREE OF LIFE' & VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE(lot of 2) Mexican folk art painted pottery, comprising: (1) Arboles de la Vida (Tree of Life), featuring Adam and Eve with the Serpent, amidst birds, leaves, and flowers, signed AML underfoot, approx 17.25"h, 13"w, 6.5"d; (1) candelabra, centering praying female figure, possible la Virgen de Guadalupe, in polychromatic frame of red flowers and scrollwork, approx 13"h, 12.5"w, 5"d; each with wear and minor loss, 10lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- MEXICAN FOLK ART TWO-SIDED TREE
MEXICAN FOLK ART TWO-SIDED TREE OF LIFE SCULPTUREMexican Folk Art painted ceramic sculpture, Tree of Life, double sided, in the form of a candelabra, featuring Adam, Eve, and the serpent, with Archangel Gabriel, amidst assorted animals, flowers, and birds, some loss and repair, approx 13.75"h, 10"w, 4.25"d, 4lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- 4)DIMINUTIVE MEXICAN FOLK ART CERAMIC
4)DIMINUTIVE MEXICAN FOLK ART CERAMIC TREE OF LIFE(lot of 4) Mexican Folk Art ceramic Tree of Life sculptures, of varied size and form, comprising: (1) featuring various scenes of Adam and Eve, signed Rodolfo Metepec (Rodolfo Sanchez Fierro, Metepec, Mexico), dated 1998, approx 11"h, 10"w, 2.5"d; (1) featuring La Virgen de Guadalupe, with birds, butterflies, flowers, parcel-gilt bell, and Mexican flag, signed Juan Hernandez Arzaluz (Metapec, Mexico) verso, approx 7.5"h, 6"w, 2.5"d; (1) housed in a painted box, featuring Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) skeletons, approx 7.5"h, 5"w, 1.75"d; (1) very small, centering la Virgen de Guadalupe, with diminutive flowers, figures, and butterflies, approx 3"h, 3"w, 1.5"d; minor loss and restoration, 6lbs total **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- GUILLERMINA AGUILAR ALCANTARA
GUILLERMINA AGUILAR ALCANTARA TREE OF LIFE MEXICOMexican Folk Art earthenware arboles de la vida (Tree of Life) sculpture, signed Guillermina Aguilar Alcantara (Oaxaca, Mexico) to trunk, featuring la Virgen de Guadalupe, Christ on the crucifix, Adam and Eve, and other religious figures, amidst floral branches, birds, and hanging fruit, with restoration to one branch, chip near base, approx 28"h, 20"w, 21"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- MEXICAN FOLK ART POTTERY TREE OF
MEXICAN FOLK ART POTTERY TREE OF LIFE CANDELABRAVintage Mexican folk art pottery five light candelabra in the form of the Tree of Life with birds. Approx. height 24.75 in., width 17.75 in. NOTE: DUE TO THE SIZE, FRAGILITY AND/OR WEIGHT, THIS ITEM(S) WILL NEED TO BE PACKAGED AND SHIPPED VIA UPS. WE CAN NOT PROVIDE IN HOUSE PACKAGING/SHIPPING FOR THIS ITEM. HIGH BIDDER WILL NEED TO PAY OUR INVOICE FIRST THEN UPS WILL CONTACT VIA EMAIL ON FILE TO OBTAIN PAYMENT FOR PACKING AND SHIPPING.
- Impressive Mexican Folk Pottery
Impressive Mexican Folk Pottery Tree of Life Candleabra- 41x30'' - Attributed to Heron Martinez Mendoza
- LARGE TIBURCIO SOTENO ARBOLES DE
LARGE TIBURCIO SOTENO ARBOLES DE LA VIDA , 18X35Arboles de la Vida (tree of life) altar garniture, signed Tiburcio Soteno F (Tiburcio Soteno Fernandez, Metepec, Mexico, b.1952), polychrome earthenware, depicting numerous animals, figures, and foliates, not free standing, fitted with two holes to underside for mounting, small loss and breaks, approx 18"h, 35"w, 3"d, **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.***
- MEXICAN GILT METAL TREE. With painted
MEXICAN GILT METAL TREE. With painted tin medallions depicting scenes in the life of Jesus Christ and Mary 13.5'' x 7'' Condition: No Specific Condition Recorded - Sold As Is
- MEXICAN FOLK ART 'LA SIRENA' TREE
MEXICAN FOLK ART 'LA SIRENA' TREE OF LIFE POTTERYMexican Folk Art earthenware arboles de la vida (Tree of Life) sculpture, in dark brown monochrome, featuring seated La Sirena (mermaid) amidst varied aquatic life, flowers, birds, and vegetative life, some small losses and repair, approx 29.5"h, 20"w, 8"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)** ***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition. **
- TIBURCIO SOTENO ARBOL DE LA VIDA
TIBURCIO SOTENO ARBOL DE LA VIDA ARCA DE NOE ALTARArboles de la Vida (tree of life) candelabrum altarpiece, signed Tiburcio Soteno F (Tiburcio Soteno Fernandez, Metepec, Mexico, b.1952), polychromed earthenware clay, modeled as Noah's arc, densely adorned with figures and numerous animals, approx 30.5"h, 26"w, 9.5"d **Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Jill Mutschler-Fontenot, PHD (1962-2017)**
***PLEASE NOTE: All of the Mexico folk art pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repair, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.***
- Mexican sterling gilt bird in tree:
Mexican sterling gilt bird in tree: five branch tree candelabra with figural bird, ruby eyes, no monogram, marked "Tane" (Mexico City), late 20th century, 80.55 oz.T., 15-1/4 x 12-1/2 x 10 in. Loss to gilt, some leaves off but present. Descended in Goncharoff family.
- HERON MARTINEZ MENDOZA (ATTR) POTTERY
HERON MARTINEZ MENDOZA (ATTR) POTTERY TREE OF LIFEArbol de la vida (tree of life) burnished pottery two-light candelabrum, attributed to Heron Martinez Mendoza (Acatlan de Osorio, Puebla, 1918-1990), Mexico, mid 20th c., having scrolled elements between floral and zoomorphic motifs, intact with some glue restorations, approx 28"h, 23"w, 14"d, 17.5lbs **Note: According to consigner, lot formerly in the Honolulu Museum of Art**
- A TREE OF LIFE MINIATURE TEXTILE
A TREE OF LIFE MINIATURE TEXTILE ON LOOMA loom with a Navajo Tree of Life weaving sample, Late 20th century; Dine Comprised of a loom formed from two natural wood branches, with a Tree of Life weaving sample depicting birds and a Navajo wedding basket and serrated borders, with attached weaving and spinning implements and bowl of wool yarn Dimensions: 21.5" H x 18" W x 3.5" D
- A WILLIAM SPRATLING "TREE OF LIFE"
A WILLIAM SPRATLING "TREE OF LIFE" SILVER AND COPPER BROOCHA William Spratling "Tree of Life" silver and copper brooch, 1940-1946; First Design Period; Taxco, Mexico Stamped for William Sprating; Further stamped; Made in Mexico / Silver The stylized "Tree of Life" designed with copper accents 4.75" H x 2.75" W 59.5 grams Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh Literature: This design illustrated: Penny C. Morrill, William Spratling and the Mexican Silver Renaissance: Maestros De Plata, Harry N. Abrams, in Association with the San Antonio Museum of Art, 2002, pg. 214. fig. 365. Dimensions: 4.75" H x 2.75" W Provenance: The Collection of Cindy Tietze-Hodosh and Stuart Hodosh
- TWO METEPEC POTTERY ÁRBOL DE LA
TWO METEPEC POTTERY ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA CANDELABRATwo Metepec pottery Árbol de la Vida candelabra, Two works: A Día de los Muertos candelabrum Late 20th/Early 21st Century Signed: Martin H.S. Centering a Catrina-style calavera surrounded by flowers, birds, and calaveras in hats presented in an acrylic case 6.25" H x 5.5" W x 3.25" D; case: 8.5" H x 8.25" W x 6.25" D An Árbol de la Vida candelabrum 2002 With incised signature, date, and inscription verso: Adrian L.G. / Metepec / Mexico / 2002 With abundant birds and flowers presented in an acrylic case 7.25" H x 9.75" W x 2.5" D; case: 9.5" H x 12.25" W x 6" D 2 pieces Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
- TWO ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE
TWO ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE POTTERY SCULPTURESTwo Árbol de la Vida tree of life pottery sculptures, Late 20th/Early 21st Century Each ceramic tree of life sculpture with a peacock on a central trunk issuing abundant flowers, leaves, and birds on wire supports with a swirled background and raised on a flared foot, 2 pieces Larger: 23.75" H x 19" W x 8" D; Smaller: 16.25" H x 12" W x 6.5" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA Dimensions: Larger: 23.75" H x 19" W x 8" D; Smaller: 16.25" H x 12" W x 6.5" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
- GEORGE T. LOPEZ, TREE OF LIFEGeorge
GEORGE T. LOPEZ, TREE OF LIFEGeorge T. Lopez, (Cordova, 1900 - 1993) Tree of Life, carved wood inscribed underside: Lopez / Cordova NM x Lived in Cordova. Third son of Jose Dolores Lopez. carved wood Dimensions: 9 1/4 x 9 1/4 x 10 in. (23.50 x 23.50 x 25.40 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
- AN ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE
AN ÁRBOL DE LA VIDA TREE OF LIFE POTTERY SCULPTUREAn Árbol de la Vida tree of life pottery sculpture, Late 20th/Early 21st Century With incised signature verso: DLM The ceramic sculpture with a mermaid surrounded by fish, birds, the sun and moon, and abundant flowers on wire supports 23" H x 18" W x 4.5" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA Dimensions: 23" H x 18" W x 4.5" D Provenance: The Carolyn J. Adrian Collection, South Pasadena, CA
- Navajo Tree of Life Weaving woven
Navajo Tree of Life Weaving woven with center image of cornstalk which is surrounded by Navajo Wedding baskets 41 in. x 31 in.mid-20th century Condition: A-B fading.
- Helen Begay Navajo Tree of Life
Helen Begay Navajo Tree of Life Weaving finely woven using browns cream burgundy and green; corn plant grows from a Navajo basket and is flanked by six eagles four butterflies and a man and woman 36 in. x 25.25 in. 2000 Property of an Ohio Collector Condition: Near excellent.
- 3PC MEXICAN FOLK ART RELIGIOUS
3PC MEXICAN FOLK ART RELIGIOUS RETABLO PAINTINGS Mexico,20th CenturyIncludes three works, one the image of a man in red holding an "Amor" balloon while a man lays in bed behind him, second of children at a tree with the Virgin Mary, and third a holy figure coming down over the city of Tehuacan. The image of the tree is painted on a flattened out lard can.
- MEXICAN RETABLO DEACON WITH PALM
MEXICAN RETABLO DEACON WITH PALM LEAFOil on tin Mexican retablo. A Deacon wearing a dalmatic and biretta, holding a palm leaf in his right hand. Possibly Saint Lawrence. Pitting to the surface. Wear to red paint of dalmatic robe.
13" x 9 1/2" (with frame 16 3/4" x 13 1/4").
- 3PC MEXICAN FIGURATIVE RELIGIOUS
3PC MEXICAN FIGURATIVE RELIGIOUS RETABLO PAINTINGS Mexico,20th CenturyIncludes three works, an image of a naked man embracing a tree while the Virgin Mary gazes on from above, two men holding hands in an alley at night, and two men surrounded by birds while a holy figure gazes upon them.
- OIL ON TIN RETABLO, THE HOLY FAMILY,
OIL ON TIN RETABLO, THE HOLY FAMILY, MEXICOFramed oil on tin retablo, Mexico, La Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family), depicting the Virgin Mary in a blue mantle over a red gown, the Holy Spirit as a dove above Christ Child, Saint Joseph holding a staff of hollyhocks, sight: 13.25"h, 9.5"w, overall: 15.5"h, 11.5"w, 1.25lbs
- A Mexican Ceramic Urn Macario having
A Mexican Ceramic Urn Macario having a domed lid with apple finials over the baluster body with applied branch and iguana decoration. Height 15 inches.
- OIL ON TIN RETABLO, THE HOLY FAMILY,
OIL ON TIN RETABLO, THE HOLY FAMILY, MEXICOFramed oil on tin retablo, Mexico, La Sagrada Familia (The Holy Family), depicting the Virgin Mary in a blue mantle over a red gown, God the Father above Christ Child, Saint Joseph holding a staff of flowers, sight: 13.25"h, 9.25"w, overall: 17.75"h, 13.75"w, 2.5lbs
- A Group of Three Mexican Wood Masks
A Group of Three Mexican Wood Masks having polychrome decoration. Height of tallest 18 inches.
- LOUIS MENDEZ 'TREE OF LIFE' GILT
LOUIS MENDEZ 'TREE OF LIFE' GILT BRONZE SCULPTURE Louis Mendez (American, 1929-2012) Modern gilt bronze statue of an abstracted tree bearing fruit, mounted on a wood base. 5" H x 6" W x 2" D. Provenance: Property from the estate of the artist Louis Mendez.
- NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROMED WOOD BULTO,
NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROMED WOOD BULTO, OF NINO JESUS DE LA RESURRECCION/ CHRIST CHILD OF THE RESURRECTION, IN THE MANNER OF ANTONIO MOLLENO (WORKING DATES 1800 TO 1845)NEW MEXICAN POLYCHROMED WOOD BULTO, OF NINO JESUS DE LA RESURRECCION/ CHRIST CHILD OF THE RESURRECTION, IN THE MANNER OF ANTONIO MOLLENO (WORKING DATES 1800 TO 1845),