Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Heron Martinez Mendoza (Attrb) Pottery Candelabrum
- Price realized
- $603
- Pre-sale estimate
- $200 – $500
- Hammer price
- $475
- Category
- Bowls & Pottery
- Sold
- November 18, 2023
- Sale
- November Spectacular 3-Day Auction Event - Day 2
Lot description
Mexican folk art burnished pottery three-light figural candelabrum, attributed to Heron Martinez Mendoza (Puebla, Mexico, 1918-1990), with two-headed zoomorphic motifs flanking central scrollwork, unsigned, approx 17.75"h, 12"w, 11.5"d, 9.5lbs Provenance: From the personal collection of Ruth Korn Josephs (1927-2023), founder of Pilar Fashions and Folk Art in Corpus Christi, Texas, representing her 50 year love affair with art. Please note: Mexican folk art 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. Start Price: $150.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.