- MARIA & JULIAN BLACKWARE POTTERY VASEMaria
MARIA & JULIAN BLACKWARE POTTERY VASEMaria Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1887-1980) and Julian Martinez (San Ildefonso Pueblo, 1879-1943). San Ildefonso blackware pottery vase. Signed on the underside Marie & Julian. 3 7/8"H. Light scratches.
- JULIAN MARTINEZ (1897-1943) DEER DANCER
JULIAN MARTINEZ (1897-1943) DEER DANCER PAINTINGFramed watercolor and gouache painting, Deer Dancer, signed lower right Julian Martinez (New Mexico, 1897-1943), sight: approx 11.25"h, 10"w, overall: approx 15.5"h, 14.25"w, 2.25lbs *Provenance: The family of Alfred A. King (Texas, 1916-2006) great-grandson of Captain Richard King, founder of the now 825,000 acre Texas King Ranch.*
- POPOVI DA (1923-1971) LEAPING DEER PAINTINGFramed
POPOVI DA (1923-1971) LEAPING DEER PAINTINGFramed gouache painting on paper, Leaping Deer, signed lower right Po Povi (Popovi Da [Antonio Jose Martinez], New Mexico, 1922-1971), sight: approx 15.75"h, 12.25"w, overall: approx 26"h, 22.5"w, 6.5lbs *Note: Popovi Da is the son of San Ildefonso potters Maria Martinez and Julian Martinez* *Provenance: The family of Alfred A. King (Texas, 1916-2006) great-grandson of Captain Richard King, founder of the now 825,000 acre Texas King Ranch.*
- JULIAN MARTINEZ (1897-1943), SKUNKS
JULIAN MARTINEZ (1897-1943), SKUNKS FIGHTING OVER A CHICKEN, WATERCOLOR AND GOUACHE ON PAPER, SIGHT: 7.5" H X 9.5" WJulian Martinez, (1897-1943) Skunks fighting over a chicken, Watercolor and gouache on paper Signed lower right in red: Julian Martinez Watercolor and gouache on paper Dimensions: Sight: 7.5" H x 9.5" W Provenance: Private Collection, Southern California
- GOUACHE, JULIAN MARTINEZ Julian Martinez
GOUACHE, JULIAN MARTINEZ Julian Martinez (American, 1897-1943), Two Deer, gouache on paper, signed lower right, overall (with frame): 22.75"h x 29.25"w
- SAN ILDEFONSO REDWARE BEAR, TONY DA
SAN ILDEFONSO REDWARE BEAR, TONY DA (1940-2008)San Ildefonso Pueblo redware standing bear with turquoise accents by Tony Da (1940-2008). Artist's mark on right rear lower leg. Dimensions: 3.5"h x 6"w x 3"d. Tony Da is part of a ground breaking family of potters in San Ildefonso Pueblo. His grandparents, Maria and Julian Martinez, were the first to change from functional polychrome pottery to black on black works of art around 1925. His father, Papovi Da, started creating large polychrome pieces and occasionally using inlay turquoise. Tony was initially trained in both pottery and jewelry making. He has an extensive use of inlay turquoise, wrought silver and shell beads in his pottery pieces and in creating "modern" pieces. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards.
Condition:
Very good with small (.12") area of glaze loss on back. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s.
- NATIVE AMERICAN MARIA MARTINEZ SAN ILDEFONSO
NATIVE AMERICAN MARIA MARTINEZ SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO AND...Native American Maria Martinez (1887-1980) San Ildefonso Pueblo and Popovi Da (1923-1971) Black-on-Black Pottery Vessel together with a small Santana and Adam Black Pot
Maria Pot H 4.75 in. Diameter 6.25 in. Santana Pot Height 3 in. Diameter 4.25 in.
Maria Martinez pottery signatures varied over her career, later becoming some of the most recognized in Native American pottery of the south western pueblo potters. Maria learned to make pottery from her aunt. In 1904 she was married to Julian Martinez (1887-1943) and together they made a phenomenal team. Maria Martinez made the pottery and Julian painted the designs. In 1918-1919 they created a new style of pottery, the highly polished and matte painted "black-on-black" style. This innovation quickly became among the most popular style of pottery and made them famous. After Julian passed away Maria continued to make pottery and it was then painted by her daughter-in-law Santana (1909-2002) and then later by her son, Popovi Da (1923-1971).
Condition:
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Please contact the gallery for further details prior to bidding. Any condition statement given as a courtesy should not be treated as fact.
- MARIE & JULIAN MARTINEZ BLACKWARE BOWLMarie
MARIE & JULIAN MARTINEZ BLACKWARE BOWLMarie and Julian Martinez, Sand Ildefonso pueblo, c. 1930's, black ware bowl , signed; wave pattern with polished and matte slip. Dimensions: 3.5 H x 5.5 Dia.
Property from the impressive collection of Arthur & Lillian Weiss, Little Deer Isle, Maine
(LDI653)(WK)
Condition:
In good condition.
- 1962 SIGNED MARIA MARTINEZ & POPOVI
1962 SIGNED MARIA MARTINEZ & POPOVI BLACKWARE JARNative American, Maria Montoy Poveka Martinez (1887-1980) and conjunction with her son Popovi Da Martinez (1923-1971), New Mexico, northwest of Santa Fe, San Ildefonso Pueblo, ca. 1962 CE. Signed "Maria" and "Popovi 962" on base. A beautiful pottery bowl presenting a concave base, a broad lower body with a carinated midsection, a rounded shoulder, and a thick rim surrounding the deep basin. Fired to a dark black hue, the exterior of the vessel exhibits an intense luster across the lower body as well as matte areas on the shoulder. The upper body is adorned with a mythological serpentine deity known as Avanyu (also Awanyu) - a revered yet feared creature who brought forth lightning, thunder, and storms - with a zigzagging body and an arrow-shaped tongue representative of a lightning bolt. Size: 7.7" W x 5.75" H (19.6 cm x 14.6 cm)
The San Ildefonso Pueblo is synonymous with the pottery of Maria Martinez. Her signature style became so popular that its sales actually helped stabilize the isolated, drought ridden, over-logged, and influenza-ridden pueblo and many of the surrounding pueblos as well.
As a child, Maria learned to make pottery from her aunt. In 1904 she married Julian Martinez, and the pair made a fabulous team. Maria created the pottery, and Julian painted the designs. They are best known for the creation of a new style of pottery in 1918-19, the matte painted and highly polished "black-on-black" style. They also perfected a red ware style in 1924. Maria signed her work "Marie" because she thought the name Marie had a greater appeal to non-Indigenous purchasers. As pottery was considered a woman's job in the Pueblo, Maria left out Julian's signature from pieces he had decorated to respect the Pueblo culture until 1925. After Julian passed away, Maria continued to make pottery which was painted by her daughter-in-law Santana (1909-2002) and later by her son, Popovi Da (1923-1971). Maria received numerous awards for her pottery and was the featured subject of several books including "Maria the Potter of San Ildefonso" by Alice Marriot and "The Legacy of Maria Poveka Martinez" by Richard Spivey.
Provenance: private Denver collection, USA, by inheritance before 2000 from the Harry Tammen Family collection, former owner of the Denver Post
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172685
Condition:
A few minor scuffs and light abrasions along foot, otherwise intact and excellent. Great luster across vessel. Signed "Maria" and "Popovi 962" on base.
- 20TH C. PUEBLO BLACKWARE BOWL, MARIA
20TH C. PUEBLO BLACKWARE BOWL, MARIA & SANTANA MARTINEZ...Native American, southwest United States, New Mexico, northwest of Santa Fe, San Ildefonso Pueblo, ca. 1943 to 1954 CE. Signed "Marie + Santana" on base by Maria Montoya Poveka Martinez (1887 to 1980) and Santana Martinez (1909 to 2002). An elegant ceramic bowl fired to a lustrous black hue with a horizontal band of matte triangle and steppe designs encircling the exterior. The squat vessel displays a wide hip with a rounded shoulder and an inward-curving rim. The San Ildefonso Pueblo is synonymous with the pottery of Maria Martinez. Her signature style became so popular that its sales actually helped stabilize the isolated, drought ridden, over-logged, and influenza-ridden pueblo and many of the surrounding pueblos as well. Size: 8.8" Diameter x 3.7" H (22.4 cm x 9.4 cm)
As a child, Maria learned to make pottery from her aunt. In 1904 she married to Julian Martinez, and the pair made a fabulous team. Maria created the pottery, and Julian painted the designs. They are best known for the creation of a new style of pottery in 1918-19, the matte painted highly polished "black-on-black” style. They also perfected a redware style in 1924. Maria signed her work "Marie" because she thought the name Marie had a greater appeal to non-Indigenous purchasers. As pottery was considered a woman's job in the Pueblo, Maria left out Julian's signature from pieces he had decorated to respect the Pueblo culture until 1925. After Julian passed away, Maria continued to make pottery which was painted by her daughter-in-law Santana (1909-2002) and later by her son, Popovi Da (1923-1971). Maria received numerous awards for her pottery and was the featured subject of several books including "Maria the Potter of San Ildefonso" by Alice Marriot and "The Legacy of Maria Poveka Martinez" by Richard Spivey.
Provenance: private Denver collection, USA, by inheritance before 2000 from the Harry Tammen Family collection, former owner of the Denver Post
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#172686
Condition:
Very light surface wear as shown. Otherwise, intact and excellent. Signed "Marie + Santana" on base.
- MARIA & JULIAN MARTINEZ BLACKWARE POT
MARIA & JULIAN MARTINEZ BLACKWARE POT 1925-1943; San Ildelfonso pot with geometric pattern decoration, signed "Maria + Julian," 4 in. H., 5 1/2 in. Diam.
- MARIE + JULIAN MARTINEZ, GUNMETAL BLACKWARE
MARIE + JULIAN MARTINEZ, GUNMETAL BLACKWARE BOWL, CA. 1940Marie + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 20th Century) Gunmetal Blackware Bowl, ca. 1940, fired clay inscribed underside: Marie / + / Julian fired clay Dimensions: height: 4 3/4 x diameter: 6 3/8 in. (12.07 x 16.19 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
- MARIE + JULIAN MARTINEZ, GUNMETAL BLACKWARE
MARIE + JULIAN MARTINEZ, GUNMETAL BLACKWARE BOWL, CA. 1940Marie + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 20th Century) Gunmetal Blackware Bowl, ca. 1940, fired clay inscribed underside: Marie / + / Julian fired clay Dimensions: height: 4 1/8 x diameter: 8 1/2 in. (10.48 x 21.59 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
- MARIE + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE VASE,
MARIE + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE VASE, CA. 1940Marie + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 20th Century) Blackware Vase, ca. 1940, fired clay inscribed underside: Marie fired clay Dimensions: height: 13 x diameter: 7 in. (33.02 x 17.78 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
- JULIAN MARTINEZ, TWO DEER DANCERS, 1937Julian
JULIAN MARTINEZ, TWO DEER DANCERS, 1937Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Two Deer Dancers, 1937, mixed media on paper signed and dated lower right: Julian Martinez '37 mixed media on paper Dimensions: 6 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (17.1 x 23.5 cm.), Frame: 12 1/2 x 15 x 1 in. (31.8 x 38.1 x 2.5 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
- JULIAN MARTINEZ, UNTITLED (HORSE)Julian
JULIAN MARTINEZ, UNTITLED (HORSE)Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Untitled (Horse), watercolor and gouache on paper signed lower right: JuLian Martinez. watercolor and gouache on paper Dimensions: 10 3/8 x 14 in. (26.2 x 35.6 cm.), Frame: 20 7/8 x 24 1/8 x 11/16 in. (53 x 61.3 x 1.7 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
- JULIAN MARTINEZ, UNTITLED (HORSE)Julian
JULIAN MARTINEZ, UNTITLED (HORSE)Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Untitled (Horse), watercolor and gouache on paper signed lower right: JuLian Martinez. watercolor and gouache on paper Dimensions: 9 5/8 x 13 7/8 in. (24.4 x 35.2 cm.), Frame: 20 7/8 x 24 1/8 x 11/16 in. (53 x 61.3 x 1.7 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, New Mexico
- MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE BOWLMaria
MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE BOWLMaria + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1981) + (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Blackware Bowl, fired clay inscribed: Mari[ ] fired clay Dimensions: Height 3 x Diameter 9 in. (7.6 x 22.9 cm.) Provenance: The Jeanne and David Milton Collection
- Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso,
Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1879-1943)
Pair of Blackware Pottery Vases, with Repeating Feather Design and Gunmetal Finish
signed Marie + Julian on base
1925-1943
heights 13 inches x diameters 8 inches
Property from the Collection of the Stout Family Estate
- Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso,
Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1879-1943)
Blackware Pottery Bowl, 1925-1943
painted with a scalloped design along rim; signed on base Marie & Julian
height 3 inches x diameter 5 inches
- JULIAN MARTINEZ, (1897-1943, SAN ILDEFONSO
JULIAN MARTINEZ, (1897-1943, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO, NEW MEXICO), DEER DANCER, GOUACHE AND WATERCOLOR ON PAPER UNDER GLASS, 11.25" H X 14Julian Martinez, (1897-1943, San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico) Deer dancer Gouache and watercolor on paper under glass Signed lower right: Julian Martinez 11.25" H x 14.25" W Gouache and watercolor on paper under glass Dimensions: 11.25" H x 14.25" W
- MARIA MARTINEZ & JULIAN MARTINEZ BLACKWARE
MARIA MARTINEZ & JULIAN MARTINEZ BLACKWARE POTTERYMARIA MARTINEZ & JULIAN MARTINEZ BLACKWARE POTTERY BOWL, San Ildefonso, Pueblo, New Mexico; 1925-1943, the rim decorated with a wavey motif, signed Marie & Julian. Diameter 5 1/4 inches.
- SAN ILDEFONSO POTTERY BLACK ON BLACK
SAN ILDEFONSO POTTERY BLACK ON BLACK MINIATURE POTMaria & Julian Martinez, San Ildefonso Pottery black on black miniature pot, with original Indian Market of the Covelo Indian Community tag, signed on underside, 2" h., 2 3/8" dia.
Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot.
Condition:
Good condition. No apparent damages or repairs.
- Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso,
Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1879-1943)
Blackware Pottery Jar 1925-1943
having repeating winged elements; signed on base
height 5-1/2 inches x diameter 10 inches
- Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso,
Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1879-1943)
Blackware Pottery Bowl 1925-1943
large jar designed with winged elements around shoulder; signed on base
height 6-3/4 inches x diameter 9-1/2 inches
- Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso,
Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1879-1943)
Blackware Pottery Chargers1925-1943
lot of 2, includes:
an undecorated oval plate; signed on base; length 11-1/2 inches x width 9-1/2 inches
a plate with repeating feather design; signed on base; diameter 11-1/4 inches
- Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso,
Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1879-1943)
Blackware Pottery Jar1925-1943
having a slight gunmetal finish and painted with winged elements; signed on base
height 5-1/2 inches x diameter 7 inches
- MARIA POVEKA MONTOYA & JULIAN MARTINEZ
MARIA POVEKA MONTOYA & JULIAN MARTINEZ (1887-1980 AND 1879-1943, SAN ILDEFONSO PUEBLO)Maria Poveka Montoya & Julian Martinez (1887-1980 and 1879-1943, San Ildefonso Pueblo), A lidded blackware bowl, early/mid-20th century Signed to underside: Maria + Julian The bowl with a feather band issuing from the rim and a polished gunmetal finish Dimensions: 4.625" H x 5.25" Dia. Provenance: Private Collection, Southern California
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ,
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE BOWLMaria + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1885 - 1943) Blackware Bowl, fired clay inscribed: Maria + Julian fired clay Dimensions: Height 2 3/4 x Diameter 5 in. (7 x 12.7 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Pennsylvania
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ,
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ, SMALL REDWARE PLATEMaria + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Small Redware Plate, fired clay, pigments inscribed: Maria / & / Julian fired clay, pigments Dimensions: Height 1 1/4 x Diameter 5 1/8 in. (3.2 x 13 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Arizona
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ,
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE FEATHER JARMaria + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Blackware Feather Jar, fired clay inscribed faintly: Marie / Julian fired clay Dimensions: Height 7 x Diameter 9 in. (17.78 x 22.86 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, California
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ,
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE JAR, CA. 1940SMaria + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Blackware Jar, ca. 1940s, fired clay inscribed: Maria / + / Julian fired clay Dimensions: Height 6 3/4 x Diameter 8 1/2 in. (17.15 x 21.59 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ,
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACKWARE JAR, CA. 1930SMaria + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Blackware Jar, ca. 1930s, fired clay inscribed: MARiE / & / JuLiAN fired clay Dimensions: Height 5 x Diameter 7 in. (12.70 x 17.78 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Oklahoma
- SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ,
SAN ILDEFONSO, MARIA + JULIAN MARTINEZ, BLACK ON BLACK VASEMaria + Julian Martinez, (San Ildefonso, 1887 - 1980) + (San Ildefonso, 1879 - 1943) Black on Black Vase, fired clay inscribed: Marie + Julian fired clay Dimensions: Height 10 x Diameter 7 in. (25.4 x 17.8 cm.) Provenance: Private Collection, Texas
- Julian (Pocano) Martinez
(American,
Julian (Pocano) Martinez
(American, 1897–1943)
Untitled (Deer Dancer)
gouache on paper
signed Julian Martinez (lower right)
11 1/4 x 14 1/4 inches.
- Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso,
Maria and Julian Martinez
(San Ildefonso, 1887-1980 / 1885-1943)
Painted Redware Pottery Plate, 1925-1943
central image of a thunderbird, signed on base
diameter 14-1/2 inches