Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Heron Martinez Mendoza (D2009) Mexico Pottery Vase
- Price realized
- $549
- Pre-sale estimate
- $100 – $200
- Hammer price
- $450
- Category
- Bowls & Pottery
- Sold
- January 20, 2024
- Sale
- New Year Special Auction Event Day 2
Lot description
Mexican folk art burnished pottery vase, initialed underfoot HMM (Heron Martinez Mendoza, Puebla, Mexico, 1918-1990), having flared rim over tapered neck and disc-form body, with incised and painted geometric designs, approx 9"h, 9"diam, 2.1lbs 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: $50.00
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.