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(8) Mexican Folk Art Alebrije & Pottery Figures (2) Jesus Aguilar Alcantara

Price realized
$183
Pre-sale estimate
$150 – $250
Hammer price
$150
Category
Sculptures and Carvings
Sold
October 11, 2024
Sale
DAY 1- AMAZING OCTOBER ANTIQUES & IMPORTANT ESTATES AUCTION

Lot description

(lot of 8) Mexican folk art, including: (2) fired and painted clay figures, Jesus Aguilar Alcantara (Ocotlan de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico, b.1949), (one) woman with tray of watermelon, (one) woman with shrine to Our Lady of Guadalupe, (1) fired and painted clay figure of a rooster, in the manner of the Ortega family, unsigned, (4) fired and painted clay whistles, each modeled as a man on horseback, together with (1) alebrije, carved and painted wood, depicting a howling coyote, unsigned, approx 6.75"h, 3"w, 6.5"d; 4.25lbs total 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.

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.