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Jorge Wilmot (1928-2012) Tonala Pottery Duck
- Price realized
- $153
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $300
- Hammer price
- $125
- Category
- Bowls & Pottery
- Sold
- November 18, 2023
- Sale
- November Spectacular 3-Day Auction Event - Day 2
Lot description
Folk art pottery figure of a duck, signed W (Jorge Wilmot, Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, 1928-2012), biscuit body with black bird perched on white, black, and brown glazed floral and foliate scroll designs, approx 12.75"h, 18.5"l, 8.75"d, 7lbs 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: $80.00
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.