(15) Cruz Bernabe (20TH C.) Tonala Mexico Petatillo Tea & Coffee Service

Lot description

(lot of 15) Petatillo pottery tea and coffee set, Cruz Bernabe (Tonala, Jalisco, Mexico, 20th c.), each with foliate and peacock motifs, signed underfoot, including: (6) footed cups, approx 2"h, 5 1/8"w, 4.25"d; (6) matched saucers, approx 5 7/8"diam; (1) teapot, with serpent-form spout, approx 9.75"h, 5.5"w, 9"d; (1) coffee pot/ pitcher, approx 9.5"h, 5.5"w, 9.25"d; (1) covered sugar bowl, approx 6.25"h, 6.75"w, 5"d; 10.75lbs total Provenance: The inventory of a New Mexican devotional art dealer PLEASE NOTE: All of the pottery pieces in this auction are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have crazing, small 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.