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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.
