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Mexican Vintage Pottery and Ceramics

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very stunning black-ware tile with a wonderful scene of a campesino and his trusty burro, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo.
ZZ-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very stunning black-ware tile with a wonderful scene of a campesino and his trusty burro, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The artwork on this tile is especially crisp and fine. Condition is excellent. Size: 5 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful fantasia-ware plate with an incredible scene of a flying eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful fantasia-ware plate with an incredible scene of a flying eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the eagle on the front of the fantasia plate.
ZZ-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful fantasia-ware plate with an incredible scene of a flying eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. This is a very fine example of the best in Mexican losa fantasia, or fantasia-ware. The artwork is simply stunning! Condition is excellent. Size: 11 inches diameter. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery tri-pod bowl with beautiful and very fine artwork, from Guerrero, c. 1940's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery tri-pod bowl with beautiful and very fine artwork, from Guerrero, c. 1940's. Photo showing the bottom of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery tri-pod bowl with beautiful and very fine artwork, from Guerrero, c. 1940's. Photo showing the side of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery tri-pod bowl with beautiful and very fine artwork, from Guerrero, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of the artwork inside of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery tri-pod bowl with beautiful and very fine artwork, from Guerrero, c. 1940's. Another view of the artwork inside of the bowl, consisting of lovely leaves and birds. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery tri-pod bowl with beautiful and very fine artwork, from Guerrero, c. 1940's. Another view of the artwork on the inside of the bowl.
ZZ-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery tri-pod bowl with beautiful and very fine artwork, from Guerrero, c. 1940's. The bowl is very possibly from the village of Tolimon or Amayaltepec, Guerrero. It is a wonderful piece of Mexican vintage pottery! Condition is very good. Size: 13 1/2 inches diameter by 4 1/2 inches high. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely and very finely decorated petatillo (the background is filled with very fine hatchwork lines, resembling a Mexican straw-mat or petate) vase, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely and very finely decorated petatillo (the background is filled with very fine hatchwork lines, resembling a Mexican straw-mat or petate) vase, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of a scene on one side of the vase showing a campesino snoozing under a lovely cactus. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely and very finely decorated petatillo (the background is filled with very fine hatchwork lines, resembling a Mexican straw-mat or petate) vase, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of a burro on another side of the vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely and very finely decorated petatillo (the background is filled with very fine hatchwork lines, resembling a Mexican straw-mat or petate) vase, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing another campesino on the side of the vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely and very finely decorated petatillo (the background is filled with very fine hatchwork lines, resembling a Mexican straw-mat or petate) vase, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the stamp on the bottom of the petatillo vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely and very finely decorated petatillo (the background is filled with very fine hatchwork lines, resembling a Mexican straw-mat or petate) vase, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo shot from above the vase looking down.
ZZ-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely and very finely decorated petatillo (the background is filled with very fine hatchwork lines, resembling a Mexican straw-mat or petate) vase, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The vase has a very unique and beautiful shape, and the artwork is excellent. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican pottery! Condition is excellent. Size: 8 inches high by 5 inches wide, at the widest part. Price: $350.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely Talavera tile, probably from the famous Uriarte fabrica, Puebla, c. 1940's. The scene on the tile is a lovely woman in a beautiful Mexican village. Main photo of the tile. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely Talavera tile, probably from the famous Uriarte fabrica, Puebla, c. 1940's. The scene on the tile is a lovely woman in a beautiful Mexican village. Closeup photo of the woman.
ZZ-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely Talavera tile, probably from the famous Uriarte fabrica, Puebla, c. 1940's. The scene on the tile is a lovely woman in a beautiful Mexican village. The tile is signed, but the signature is difficult to make out (very probably the mark of the Uriarte fabrica). The creation of wonderful Talavery pottery in Puebla dates from the early period of the Spanish conquest, and was highly influenced by the majollica pottery of this period in Spain. Condition is excellent. Size: 5 1/2 inches by 5 1/2 inches. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely pitcher in the form of a graceful swan and decorated on the sides with wonderful painted wings, from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the swan-shaped pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely pitcher in the form of a graceful swan and decorated on the sides with wonderful painted wings, from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another angle of the swan-shaped bowl.
ZZ-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely pitcher in the form of a graceful swan and decorated on the sides with wonderful painted wings, from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The shape of this piece is wonderful, and the artwork is very beautiful. Condition is excellent. Size: 7 inches long (front to back) including the handle by 3 1/2 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches high (4 1/2 inches high including the handle). Price: $125.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware vase (losa gotiada) from Oaxaca, c. 1930's. This pottery is also referred to as "Mexican Majolica", and was produced in Oaxaca until about 1940. Main photo of vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware vase (losa gotiada) from Oaxaca, c. 1930's. This pottery is also referred to as "Mexican Majolica", and was produced in Oaxaca until about 1940. Photo shot from above the vase looking down. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware vase (losa gotiada) from Oaxaca, c. 1930's. This pottery is also referred to as "Mexican Majolica", and was produced in Oaxaca until about 1940. Photo showing the bottom of the vase with its mark. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware vase (losa gotiada) from Oaxaca, c. 1930's. This pottery is also referred to as "Mexican Majolica", and was produced in Oaxaca until about 1940. Another side-view of the vase.
YY-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware vase (losa gotiada) from Oaxaca, c. 1930's. This pottery is also referred to as "Mexican Majolica", and was produced in Oaxaca until about 1940. This vase features a very elegant and graceful shape, and wonderful colors. Condition is excellent. Size: 8 1/16 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide at the widest part by 5 inches deep (front to back) at the base. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful bull-ring, complete with matador, fierce bull, and cheering fans, attributed to Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Main photo of the bull-ring. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful bull-ring, complete with matador, fierce bull, and cheering fans, attributed to Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of the matador and the fierce bull. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful bull-ring, complete with matador, fierce bull, and cheering fans, attributed to Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Photo of the musicians at the rear of the ring. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful bull-ring, complete with matador, fierce bull, and cheering fans, attributed to Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Photo showing the cheering fans. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful bull-ring, complete with matador, fierce bull, and cheering fans, attributed to Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Another view of the ring.
YY-2: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful bull-ring, complete with matador, fierce bull, and cheering fans, attributed to Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Twenty-two cheering fans are watching the bull-fight, as a band of six musicians plays on! This is a fantastic piece of Mexican folk-art attributed to the great master, Candelario Medrano. Condition is very good. Size: 8 3/4 inches high by 14 1/4 inches wide at the widest part. The actual bull-ring measures 10 3/4 inches diameter. Price: $1400.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very lovely chargers, with incredibly fine artwork, from Oaxaca, c. 1930. Main photo of the Oaxaca chargers. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very lovely chargers, with incredibly fine artwork, from Oaxaca, c. 1930. Closeup photo of the artwork on the front of the chargers. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very lovely chargers, with incredibly fine artwork, from Oaxaca, c. 1930. Photo of the back side of one charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very lovely chargers, with incredibly fine artwork, from Oaxaca, c. 1930. Closeup view of the artwork on the front of the chargers.
YY-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very lovely chargers, with incredibly fine artwork, from Oaxaca, c. 1930. The artwork is espcially fine, featuring a wonderful hummingbird sitting atop three roses, surrounded by what looks like a necklace of jewels. These are done in a style and with a glaze that was used in Oaxaca from c. 1900-1930. Condition of each is excellent. Size: each charger measures 11 1/2 inches diameter. They can be bought individually, or as a pair. Price: $350 each, or $600 for the pair.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful piggy-bank with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Main photo of the piggy-bank. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful piggy-bank with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo showing the matador and bull on the back of the piggy-bank. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful piggy-bank with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of the face of the piggy.
YY-5: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful piggy-bank with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. The piggy-bank features a fantastic scene of a matador fighting a fierce bull. This is very well painted and highly unique! Condition is excellent. Size: 8 1/2 inches long by 3 3/4 inches high by 4 1/4 inches wide. Price: $295.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful Tonala or Tlaquepaque lidded bowl with handles, probably meant as a tortilla warmer, with fantastic artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the lidded bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful Tonala or Tlaquepaque lidded bowl with handles, probably meant as a tortilla warmer, with fantastic artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the top of the lid. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful Tonala or Tlaquepaque lidded bowl with handles, probably meant as a tortilla warmer, with fantastic artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another side of the bowl.
YY-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful Tonala or Tlaquepaque lidded bowl with handles, probably meant as a tortilla warmer, with fantastic artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The artwork is on the sides of the bowl, and on the top of the lid; it is very crisp and fine! It features a campesino with his basket, a wonderful burro, and a lovely woman carrying fruit in a basket and accompanied by her loyal doggie. Condition is excellent. Size: 8 1/2 inches diameter by 4 1/2 inches high. Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a five-story apartment building filled with happy people, doves, and lovely beds of flowers on the roof and on two of the floors. This is the heart and soul of Mexican folk art! It is signed on the back, JJRM (the grandson of the great Candelario Medrano), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, c. 1970. Main photo. Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a five-story apartment building filled with happy people, doves, and lovely beds of flowers on the roof and on two of the floors. This is the heart and soul of Mexican folk art! It is signed on the back, JJRM (the grandson of the great Candelario Medrano), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, c. 1970. Closeup photo of the bottom part of the apartment building. Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a five-story apartment building filled with happy people, doves, and lovely beds of flowers on the roof and on two of the floors. This is the heart and soul of Mexican folk art! It is signed on the back, JJRM (the grandson of the great Candelario Medrano), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, c. 1970. Photo of the top part of the building. Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a five-story apartment building filled with happy people, doves, and lovely beds of flowers on the roof and on two of the floors. This is the heart and soul of Mexican folk art! It is signed on the back, JJRM (the grandson of the great Candelario Medrano), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, c. 1970. A side view of the building. Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a five-story apartment building filled with happy people, doves, and lovely beds of flowers on the roof and on two of the floors. This is the heart and soul of Mexican folk art! It is signed on the back, JJRM (the grandson of the great Candelario Medrano), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, c. 1970. A photo of the back side of the apartment building.
YY-10: Mexican vintage folk art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a five-story apartment building filled with happy people, doves, and lovely beds of flowers. This is the heart and soul of Mexican folk art! It is signed on the back, JJRM (the grandson of the great Candelario Medrano), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, c. 1970. Condition is excellent. Size: 20 inches high by 6 1/2 inches wide by 4 3/4 inches deep (front to back). Price: $1200.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large and extremely beautiful burnished globe or vase, with extremely fine and graceful floral artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the globe. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large and extremely beautiful burnished globe or vase, with extremely fine and graceful floral artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another side of the globe vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large and extremely beautiful burnished globe or vase, with extremely fine and graceful floral artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another side view of the globe vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large and extremely beautiful burnished globe or vase, with extremely fine and graceful floral artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. A photo shot from above the vase looking down on the mouth. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large and extremely beautiful burnished globe or vase, with extremely fine and graceful floral artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another view from above the globe vase.
YY-11: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large and extremely beautiful burnished globe or vase, with extremely fine and graceful floral artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The wonderful form and exquisite artwork on this very large globe make this a very unique treasure of Mexican popular art! Condition is excellent. Size: 13 inches high by 14 1/2 diameter at the widest part (6 1/2 inches diameter across the mouth). Price: $4900.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished charger, decorated with a magnificant bird and wonderful floral designs, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished charger, decorated with a magnificant bird and wonderful floral designs, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the bird on the front. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished charger, decorated with a magnificant bird and wonderful floral designs, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the charger.
XX-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished charger, decorated with a magnificant bird and wonderful floral designs, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The artwork is highly imaginative and very colorful. Condition is excellent. Size: 12 inches diameter. Price:$350.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful Tonala burnished pottery bowl with excellent artwork, signed on the bottom by the famous Tonala artist, Amado Galvan, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Main photo of the Galvan dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful Tonala burnished pottery bowl with excellent artwork, signed on the bottom by the famous Tonala artist, Amado Galvan, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of the lovely deer in the center of the art-work. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful Tonala burnished pottery bowl with excellent artwork, signed on the bottom by the famous Tonala artist, Amado Galvan, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of the bottom of the Galvan dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful Tonala burnished pottery bowl with excellent artwork, signed on the bottom by the famous Tonala artist, Amado Galvan, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of the bottom of the dish showing Galvan's signature. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful Tonala burnished pottery bowl with excellent artwork, signed on the bottom by the famous Tonala artist, Amado Galvan, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1940's. A side-view of the Galvan dish.
XX-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful Tonala burnished pottery bowl with excellent artwork, signed on the bottom by the famous Tonala artist, Amado Galvan, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1940's. This is Mexican vintage burnished pottery at its very finest. The artwork is very precise and spectacular! The bowl has four loop-handles around the outside, and it sits on a circular base. Condition is very good; the inside of the bowl, where all of the artwork is situated, is in excellent condition. The artist, Galvan, never completely burnished the outside near the bottom of the bowl or the circular base. Size: 8 3/4 inches diameter across the mouth of the bowl by 3 1/4 inches high. The circular base where Galvan signed the piece is 3 3/4 inches diameter. Price: $425.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery, a wonderful bull-ring filled with happy people enjoying a Fiesta Charro, the Mexican version of a rodeo, signed JJRM (Candelario Medrano's grandson), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Main photo of the pottery bull-ring. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery, a wonderful bull-ring filled with happy people enjoying a Fiesta Charro, the Mexican version of a rodeo, signed JJRM (Candelario Medrano's grandson), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Closeup photo of the charro riding his horse in the fiesta. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery, a wonderful bull-ring filled with happy people enjoying a Fiesta Charro, the Mexican version of a rodeo, signed JJRM (Candelario Medrano's grandson), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Photo showing some of the fans in the stands. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery, a wonderful bull-ring filled with happy people enjoying a Fiesta Charro, the Mexican version of a rodeo, signed JJRM (Candelario Medrano's grandson), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Photo showing the back of the bull-ring.
XX-2: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery, a wonderful bull-ring filled with happy people enjoying a Fiesta Charro, the Mexican version of a rodeo, signed JJRM (Candelario Medrano's grandson), Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. This is fantastic Mexican folk-art by a very famous artist. Condition is very good. Size: 12 1/2 inches diameter by 8 inches high.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pair of wonderful pottery masks from Amayaltepec, Guerrero, c. 1950's. Main photo of the masks. Mexican vintage pottery, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pair of wonderful pottery masks from Amayaltepec, Guerrero, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of one of the masks. Mexican vintage pottery, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pair of wonderful pottery masks from Amayaltepec, Guerrero, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of the second mask. Mexican vintage pottery, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pair of wonderful pottery masks from Amayaltepec, Guerrero, c. 1950's. Photo of the back side of the two masks.
XX-4: Mexican vintage pottery, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pair of wonderful pottery masks from Amayaltepec, Guerrero, c. 1950's. The artwork decorating the masks is excellent, and the overall effect is very striking. Both masks are in very good condition. Size: each mask measures 8 1/2 inches high by 8 1/2 inches wide. Price: $275 for the pair.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely pottery tree-of-life, attributed to Heriberto Castillo, the father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. Main photo. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely pottery tree-of-life, attributed to Heriberto Castillo, the father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of the base of the tree-of-life. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely pottery tree-of-life, attributed to Heriberto Castillo, the father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. Photo of the top part of the tree-of-life.
XX-5: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely pottery tree-of-life, attributed to Heriberto Castillo, the father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. The tree-of-life candleholder is beautifully and very colorfully decorated, over a white slip. There are lovely birds and flowers. Condition is very good. Size: 17 1/2 inches high by 13 inches wide. The circular base is 5 inches diameter.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery apartment building, filled with very happy and friendly people, signed by the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Main photo of the Medrano apartment building. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery apartment building, filled with very happy and friendly people, signed by the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Another view of the building and tennants. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery apartment building, filled with very happy and friendly people, signed by the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. A side view of the Medrano building.
XX-6: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery apartment building, filled with very happy and friendly people, signed by the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. There are 12 happy tennants, visiting and enjoying one another's company, in the two-story apartment building.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Closeup photo of one part of the dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Photo of one side of the cup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Another view of the cup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Another view of the cup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Photo of one part of the dish, with the holder for the cup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Another view of the dish and cup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. View of the back of the entire plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Closeup photo of the stamp on the bottom of the plate.
XX-10: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely blue-ware dish shaped like two leaves, and with room for one cup, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The artwork on the Tlaquepaque pottery dish and cup is spectacular and very fine! This is very possibly the early work of the famous Balbino Lucano, or his equally famous brother, Tomas. Condition is very good. Size: the dish measures 11 1/2 inches diagonally by 10 inches wide at the widest part. The lovely cup is 3 inches high by 3 1/2 inches diameter across the mouth, not including the wonderful handle. Price: $275.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very beautiful hectagonal earthen-ware plates with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very beautiful hectagonal earthen-ware plates with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the scene on one of the plates. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very beautiful hectagonal earthen-ware plates with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the scene on the second plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very beautiful hectagonal earthen-ware plates with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the stamp of the Arias shop of Tlaquepaque.
XX-11: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of very beautiful hectagonal earthen-ware plates with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The plates feature wonderful scenes of rural life in Mexico in that period. Condition is very good. Size: each plate is 9 1/2 inches high by 9 1/2 inches wide. Price: $350 for the pair.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely oval charger with a wonderful scene of a family near Lake Patzcuaro, in the traditional style of the village of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1950's. Main photo of the platter. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely oval charger with a wonderful scene of a family near Lake Patzcuaro, in the traditional style of the village of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1950's. Closeup of the scene on the front of the platter. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely oval charger with a wonderful scene of a family near Lake Patzcuaro, in the traditional style of the village of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1950's. Another closeup of the scene on the front of the platter. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely oval charger with a wonderful scene of a family near Lake Patzcuaro, in the traditional style of the village of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1950's. Photo of the back side of the platter.
XX-12: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely oval charger with a wonderful scene of a family near Lake Patzcuaro, in the traditional style of the village of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1950's. The border of the oval platter is wonderfully executed. This is a great piece of Tzintzuntzan pottery! Condition is very good. Size: 16 1/2 inches wide by 12 1/4 inches high. Price: $475.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful tree-of-life by the famous folk-artist, Aurilio Flores, Acatlan, Puebla, c. 1940-50's. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful tree-of-life by the famous folk-artist, Aurilio Flores, Acatlan, Puebla, c. 1940-50's. The tree features a very wonderful and stately Archangel Gabriel near the base, with beautiful flowers, birds, and decorations. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful tree-of-life by the famous folk-artist, Aurilio Flores, Acatlan, Puebla, c. 1940-50's. The tree features a very wonderful and stately Archangel Gabriel near the base, with beautiful flowers, birds, and decorations. Photo of the top part of the Flores tree-of-life.
WW-1: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful tree-of-life by the famous folk-artist, Aurilio Flores, Acatlan, Puebla, c. 1940-50's. The tree features a very wonderful and stately Archangel Gabriel near the base, with beautiful flowers, birds, and decorations. Condition is very good; some of the brightly painted decorations have faded a bit with time, giving this tree a wonderful and more soft patina. Size: 24 inches high by 16 inches wide (at widest part) by 7 inches diameter across the circular base. Price: $1200.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very finely painted pottery plate featuring a wonderful bull and a great rural Mexican scene, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Main photo of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very finely painted pottery plate featuring a wonderful bull and a great rural Mexican scene, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Closeup photo of the bull on the front of the plate.
WW-4: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very finely painted pottery plate featuring a wonderful bull and a great rural Mexican scene, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. This is a beautiful piece of vintage Mexican pottery and folk-art! The bull shows a lot of personality as he gingerly drinks his water. Condition is very good. Size: 9 inches diameter. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, an octagonal pottery plate featuring a dashingly lovely Mexican maiden, very finely painted, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Main photo of the front of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque plate with the lovely maiden. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, an octagonal pottery plate featuring a dashingly lovely Mexican maiden, very finely painted, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Closeup photo of the lovely maiden. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, an octagonal pottery plate featuring a dashingly lovely Mexican maiden, very finely painted, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Another view of the maiden. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, an octagonal pottery plate featuring a dashingly lovely Mexican maiden, very finely painted, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Photo of the artist's stamp on the back of the plate.
WW-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, an octagonal pottery plate featuring a dashingly lovely Mexican maiden, very finely painted, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The artwork is exceptionally fine, indicative of one of the finest artists of Tonala and Tlaquepaque at that time. Condition is excellent. Size: 9 3/4 inches high by 9 3/4 inches wide. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a pottery plate featuring a wonderful rural scene and a beautiful peacock atop a cactus, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Main photo of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque Mexican pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a pottery plate featuring a wonderful rural scene and a beautiful peacock atop a cactus, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Closeup photo of the front of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque Mexican pottery plate.
WW-8: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a pottery plate featuring a wonderful rural scene and a beautiful peacock atop a cactus, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The artwork is exceptionally fine, and the peacock is very graceful and beautiful. Condition is excellent. Size: 8 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful tree-of-life featuring a beautiful yellow bird and colorful decoration, attributed to Heriberto Castillo of Izucar de Matamoros, the father of the Mexican master, Alfonso Castillo, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful tree-of-life featuring a beautiful yellow bird and colorful decoration, attributed to Heriberto Castillo of Izucar de Matamoros, the father of the Mexican master, Alfonso Castillo, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the bird on the front of the tree-of-life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful tree-of-life featuring a beautiful yellow bird and colorful decoration, attributed to Heriberto Castillo of Izucar de Matamoros, the father of the Mexican master, Alfonso Castillo, c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the tree-of-life.
VV-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful tree-of-life featuring a beautiful yellow bird and colorful decoration, attributed to Heriberto Castillo of Izucar de Matamoros, the father of the Mexican master, Alfonso Castillo, c. 1930's. This is a fantastic piece of vintage Mexican folk-art by a great master folk-artist of Mexico!
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, with a very fine pale-green background, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. Main photo of the nesting hen casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, with a very fine pale-green background, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. Photo shot from above the casserole, looking down at the top. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, with a very fine pale-green background, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. Photo of the casserole with the lid lying next to the open bowl.
VV-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, with a very fine pale-green background, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The hen is beautifully formed and decorated. Condition is very good. Size: 7 3/4 inches long by 7 inches high by 6 inches wide. Price: $175.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful and fanciful pottery helicopter filled with a very happy pilot and passengers, signed Candelario Medrano, the very famous folk-artist from Santa Cruz de Las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Main photo of the Medrano helicopter. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful and fanciful pottery helicopter filled with a very happy pilot and passengers, signed Candelario Medrano, the very famous folk-artist from Santa Cruz de Las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Photo shot from above the piece. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful and fanciful pottery helicopter filled with a very happy pilot and passengers, signed Candelario Medrano, the very famous folk-artist from Santa Cruz de Las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Photo shot from in front of the Medrano helicopter looking inside. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful and fanciful pottery helicopter filled with a very happy pilot and passengers, signed Candelario Medrano, the very famous folk-artist from Santa Cruz de Las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. Photo of one side of the tail of the Medrano helicopter, showing the artist's signature.
VV-3: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful and fanciful pottery helicopter filled with a very happy pilot and passengers, signed Candelario Medrano, the very famous folk-artist from Santa Cruz de Las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1950's. This is a fantastic and highly collectible piece of Mexican vintage folk-art by a great artist! Medrano started out making pottery toys for children to be sold at the local mercado. It did not take long for collectors of folk-art from around the world to discover Medrano's great pieces! Condition is excellent.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a stunning, pottery bird from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Main photo of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery bird. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a stunning, pottery bird from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Photo of the back side of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery bird. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a stunning, pottery bird from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Another full view of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque Mexican pottery bird.
VV-5: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a stunning, pottery bird from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The bird is beautifully decorated with vibrant and wonderful colors. This is a magnificent example of vintage Mexican folk-art! Condition is excellent. Size: 6 1/2 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide (the circular base is 3 1/4 inches diameter across). Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful hexagonal plate with a lovely watercolor type background glaze (very unusual and beautiful) from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Main view of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful hexagonal plate with a lovely watercolor type background glaze (very unusual and beautiful) from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. A closeup photo of the burro on the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful hexagonal plate with a lovely watercolor type background glaze (very unusual and beautiful) from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Photo of the back of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque plate, showing the Arias Shop stamp.
VV-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful hexagonal plate with a lovely watercolor type background glaze (very unusual and beautiful) from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The hand-painted artwork on the plate is incredibly intricate and fine, and the rural scene of the burro headed for home is very endearing! The plate is signed on the back with the stamp for the very famous Arias Shop in Tlaquepaque, known for the quality of its pottery and ceramis in the 1920-30's.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very unique and beautiful blackware rooster with wonderful hand-painted decorations and feathers, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very unique and beautiful blackware rooster with wonderful hand-painted decorations and feathers, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo shot from above the rooster looking down. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very unique and beautiful blackware rooster with wonderful hand-painted decorations and feathers, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. A side-view of the vintage pottery rooster. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very unique and beautiful blackware rooster with wonderful hand-painted decorations and feathers, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another view from above the piece, looking down.
VV-7: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very unique and beautiful blackware rooster with wonderful hand-painted decorations and feathers, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. This is a fantastic piece of vintage Mexican folk-art! The rooster seems full-of-life and ready to begin crowing for the new day! Condition is excellent. Size: 9 1/4 inches high by 11 1/2 inches long (front to back) by 7 1/2 inches wide at the wings. Price: $850.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful burnished charger featuring a fanciful and graceful bird with outstretched wings, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, 1920-30's. Main photo of Tonala burnished charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful burnished charger featuring a fanciful and graceful bird with outstretched wings, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, 1920-30's. Photo showing the back side of the Tonala burnished charger.
VV-8: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful burnished charger featuring a fanciful and graceful bird with outstretched wings, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, 1920-30's. The artwork on this burnished charger is simply spectacular! The colors are crisp and vibrant.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine hexagonal plate with a wonderful doggie set in a rural scene, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine hexagonal plate with a wonderful doggie set in a rural scene, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Closeup of dog on front of plate.
VV-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine hexagonal plate with a wonderful doggie set in a rural scene, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Condition is very good; there are two very minor rough edges on the rim, apparently from the original firing process. These are almost invisible. Size: 13 inches wide. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a superb blackware tree-of-life, attributed to the famous folk-artist Heron Martinez, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. The tree features two dogs at the base, and has a wonderful floral design. Main photo of the tree-of-life by Heron Martinez. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a superb blackware tree-of-life, attributed to the famous folk-artist Heron Martinez, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. The tree features two dogs at the base, and has a wonderful floral design. Photo of the top part of the tree. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a superb blackware tree-of-life, attributed to the famous folk-artist Heron Martinez, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. The tree features two dogs at the base, and has a wonderful floral design. Closeup photo of the two dogs at the base of the tree. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a superb blackware tree-of-life, attributed to the famous folk-artist Heron Martinez, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. The tree features two dogs at the base, and has a wonderful floral design. Closeup photo of the details on one side of the tree. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a superb blackware tree-of-life, attributed to the famous folk-artist Heron Martinez, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. The tree features two dogs at the base, and has a wonderful floral design. Closeup photo of the details on another edge of the tree. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a superb blackware tree-of-life, attributed to the famous folk-artist Heron Martinez, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. The tree features two dogs at the base, and has a wonderful floral design. Photo showing the back side of the tree-of-life by Heron Martinez.
VV-13: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a superb blackware tree-of-life, attributed to the famous folk-artist Heron Martinez, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950's. The tree features two dogs at the base, and has a wonderful floral design. Condition is very good; the tree was used as a candleholder and has drops of dry wax which could be removed with hot water. We have left the tree in the condition in which we found it because we feel that the age and patina really add to this very fine piece! Size: 19 inches high by 21 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches deep (front to back).
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a fantastic tree-of-life featuring a whimsical and very dear bunny, Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1950's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a fantastic tree-of-life featuring a whimsical and very dear bunny, Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1950's. A closeup photo of the bunny near the base of the tree. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a fantastic tree-of-life featuring a whimsical and very dear bunny, Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1950's. A photo of the top part of the tree.
UU-14: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a fantastic tree-of-life featuring a whimsical and very dear bunny, Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1950's. The tree is very colorfully decorated. Trees-of-life in Mexico pre-date the arrival of the Spanish, and were given as gifts to a newly married couple as a symbol and a prayer for fertility. They became very popular with folk-art collectors in the 20th century. This tree-of-life is in very good condition. Size: 11 1/2 inches high by 8 1/2 inches wide (at the widest part). Price: $295.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pair of trees-of-like, signed by the late, famous folk-artist, Alfonso Castillo, of Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1990's. Photo showing the pair of trees-of-life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pair of trees-of-like, signed by the late, famous folk-artist, Alfonso Castillo, of Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1990's. Front view of the tree featuring the lovely Mexican maiden. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pair of trees-of-like, signed by the late, famous folk-artist, Alfonso Castillo, of Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1990's. Closeup photo of the maiden near the base of one tree. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pair of trees-of-like, signed by the late, famous folk-artist, Alfonso Castillo, of Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1990's. Front view of the tree-of-life featuring the dashing Mexican caballero. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pair of trees-of-like, signed by the late, famous folk-artist, Alfonso Castillo, of Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1990's. Closeup photo of the Mexican caballero near the base of one tree. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pair of trees-of-like, signed by the late, famous folk-artist, Alfonso Castillo, of Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1990's. Photo showing the back sides of the pair of trees-of-life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pair of trees-of-like, signed by the late, famous folk-artist, Alfonso Castillo, of Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1990's. Closeup photo of the artist's signature on the back of one tree.
UU-15: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pair of trees-of-like, signed by the late, famous folk-artist, Alfonso Castillo, of Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1990's. One tree features a Mexican caballero, and the other a beautiful Mexican maiden. Pottey figures and trees-of-life by Alfonso Castillo are in museums and galleries around the world! The art-work decorating these trees is detailed and exquisite. Condition is excellent. Size: Each tree measures 8 1/4 inches high by 6 3/4 inches wide (at the widest part). Price: $550 for the pair.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful tree-of-life featuring a lovely little bird, Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1950-60's. Main photo of the tree-of-life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful tree-of-life featuring a lovely little bird, Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1950-60's. Closeup photo of the wonderful bird near the base of the tree. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful tree-of-life featuring a lovely little bird, Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1950-60's. Closeup photo of the top half of the tree-of-life.
UU-16: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful tree-of-life featuring a lovely little bird, Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla, c. 1950-60's. This tree-of-life is extremely well-painted, with bright colors and decorations. Condition is very good. Size: 11 1/2 inches high by 8 inches wide (at the widest part). Price: $295.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful tree-of-life featuring wonderful owls, attributed to the Castillo family of Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1970's. Main photo of the tree-of-life with five owls. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful tree-of-life featuring wonderful owls, attributed to the Castillo family of Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1970's. Closeup photo of the owls near the base of the pottery tree-of-life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful tree-of-life featuring wonderful owls, attributed to the Castillo family of Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1970's. Closeup photo of the top half of the tree-of-life.
UU-17: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a beautiful tree-of-life featuring wonderful owls, attributed to the Castillo family of Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1970's. The tree is extremely well-painted and brightly decorated! Colors are vibrant and wonderful. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican folk-art!
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a blue background and very fine artwork, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a blue background and very fine artwork, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the rural scene on the front of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a blue background and very fine artwork, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another closeup of the front. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a blue background and very fine artwork, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another closeup photo of the campesino on the front of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque vintage pottery charger.
UU-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a blue background and very fine artwork, Tlaquepaque or Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The blue background has a wonderful translucent quality and variences in shading, resembling a water-color painting. The scene is incredibly endearing, and the colors of the artwork are bright and vibrant. Condition is very good. Size: 14 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $1200.

 

UU-3: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful and whimsical wedding scene filled with beautifully crafted pottery figures, by the very famous folk-artist, Josephina Aguilar of Acatlan, Oaxaca, c. 1960's. Main photo of the set. UU-3: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful and whimsical wedding scene filled with beautifully crafted pottery figures, by the very famous folk-artist, Josephina Aguilar of Acatlan, Oaxaca, c. 1960's. Photo of the priest with the bride and groom. UU-3: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful and whimsical wedding scene filled with beautifully crafted pottery figures, by the very famous folk-artist, Josephina Aguilar of Acatlan, Oaxaca, c. 1960's. Photo of the two altar-boys. UU-3: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful and whimsical wedding scene filled with beautifully crafted pottery figures, by the very famous folk-artist, Josephina Aguilar of Acatlan, Oaxaca, c. 1960's. Photo of the wedding guests.
UU-3: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful and whimsical wedding scene filled with beautifully crafted pottery figures, by the very famous folk-artist, Josephina Aguilar of Acatlan, Oaxaca, c. 1960's. The set is composed of nine pottery figures, each beautifully formed and decorated. There is a priest and two altar-boys, the bride and groom, the best-man and woman, and two guests. Condition is excellent. Size: size varies slightly, but each figure is about 4 inches high by 1 3/4 inches wide. Price: $475 for the set.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pottery city bus filled with happy passengers, signed on the side of the bus by the famous, late folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Main photo of the city bus. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pottery city bus filled with happy passengers, signed on the side of the bus by the famous, late folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Photo of the side of the car or bus with the signature of Medrano, the artist. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pottery city bus filled with happy passengers, signed on the side of the bus by the famous, late folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Photo shot from the back showing passengers. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pottery city bus filled with happy passengers, signed on the side of the bus by the famous, late folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Another side view of the bus.
UU-4: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pottery city bus filled with happy passengers, signed on the side of the bus by the famous, late folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. The bus has great character and the style of the 1950's. Medrano started his life as a maker of pottery children's toys, however he found that grown-ups loved his toys and recognized them as great and very collectible folk-art. Condition is excellent. Size: 13 1/2 inches long by 5 1/4 inches wide by 6 inches high. Price: $525.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pair of candleholders, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery candle-holders. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pair of candleholders, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the scene on one of the candleholders. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pair of candleholders, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the second Tlaquepaque candleholder.
UU-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful pair of candleholders, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The candleholders have a lovely background color and very fine and crisp artwork. Condition is excellent. Size: the holders are 2 1/2 inches high by 3 3/4 inches diameter. Price: $150 for the pair.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful, whimsical mermaid, signed by the famous folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. Main photo of the Medrano pottery mermaid. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful, whimsical mermaid, signed by the famous folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. A photo of the face of the Medrano folk-art mermaid. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful, whimsical mermaid, signed by the famous folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. Another view of the Mexican folk-art, Medrano mermaid. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful, whimsical mermaid, signed by the famous folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. Another shot of the Medrano Mexican folk-art mermaid.
UU-9: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful, whimsical mermaid, signed by the famous folk-artist, Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960. This is an incredible piece of Mexican vintage folk-art by a truly great folk-artist! Condition is very good. Size: 19 inches long by 19 inches high by 10 3/4 inches wide. Price: $1400.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful pottery, lidded keep-sake box with very fine artwork on the top and sides, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful pottery, lidded keep-sake box with very fine artwork on the top and sides, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of the lid of the box with a graceful bird. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful pottery, lidded keep-sake box with very fine artwork on the top and sides, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of one side of the box with a Mexican campesino. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful pottery, lidded keep-sake box with very fine artwork on the top and sides, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of another side of the box. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful pottery, lidded keep-sake box with very fine artwork on the top and sides, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of another side of the box with a lovely flower.
UU-11: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very beautiful pottery, lidded keep-sake box with very fine artwork on the top and sides, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. This is a very rare and highly collectible piece of Mexican vintage pottery! Condition is excellent. Size: 5 1/4 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches high by 2 3/4 inches deep (front to back). The box is marked on the bottom, "MADE IN MEXICO." Price: $250.

 

Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery statue of a Mexican caballero with a sarape gracefully draped over his shoulder and wearing a wonderful striped suit, attributed to the great folk-artist, Senora Pena of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1960's. Main photo. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery statue of a Mexican caballero with a sarape gracefully draped over his shoulder and wearing a wonderful striped suit, attributed to the great folk-artist, Senora Pena of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1960's. Closeup photo of the caballero's face. Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery statue of a Mexican caballero with a sarape gracefully draped over his shoulder and wearing a wonderful striped suit, attributed to the great folk-artist, Senora Pena of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1960's. Photo of the back of the pottery statue.
UU-12: Mexican vintage folk-art, and Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful pottery statue of a Mexican caballero with a sarape gracefully draped over his shoulder and wearing a wonderful striped suit, attributed to the great folk-artist, Senora Pena of Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1960's. Pieces of folk-art pottery by Sra. Pena are in the collection in the museum at Tzintzuntzan. Condition is excellent. Size: 11 1/2 inches high by 4 1/4 inches wide by 3 inches deep (front to back). Price: $425.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful burnished bowl from Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The burnished bowl has wonderful, hand-painted geometric decorations and is attributed to the great master, Ladislao Ortega. Main photo of bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful burnished bowl from Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The burnished bowl has wonderful, hand-painted geometric decorations and is attributed to the great master, Ladislao Ortega. Photo shot from above the bowl, looking down.
TT-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful burnished bowl from Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The burnished bowl has wonderful, hand-painted geometric decorations and is attributed to the great master, Ladislao Ortega.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

TT-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished jar from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the Tonala burnished pottery water-jar. TT-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished jar from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of one side of the jar. TT-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished jar from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another closeup photo of the decrations on the side of the Tonala burnished pottery jar. TT-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished jar from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo shot from above the Tonala jar, looking down. TT-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished jar from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's.TT-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished jar from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another closeup view of one side of the Tonala jar.
TT-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished jar from Tonala Jalisco, c. 1930's. The water-jar is very finely painted and has the very wonderful "starry-night" effect. Condition is excellent. Size: 11 1/2 inches high by 6 3/4 inches diameter at the widest point. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and folk-art, a fantasia-ware plate with two lovely swordfish or marlins, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and folk-art, a fantasia-ware plate with two lovely swordfish or marlins, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the decorations on the plate.
TT-5: Mexican vintage pottery and folk-art, a fantasia-ware plate with two lovely swordfish or marlins, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The plate is beautifully hand-painted, with very crisp design elements. Condition is excellent. Size: 10 1/4 inches diameter. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, three very unique hexagonal fluted plates with wonderful rural scenes, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The unique shape and borders on these plates, along with the great rural scenes, make these three plates very special and collectible! Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, three very unique hexagonal fluted plates with wonderful rural scenes, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The unique shape and borders on these plates, along with the great rural scenes, make these three plates very special and collectible! Closeup photo of the first plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, three very unique hexagonal fluted plates with wonderful rural scenes, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The unique shape and borders on these plates, along with the great rural scenes, make these three plates very special and collectible! Closeup photo of the second plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, three very unique hexagonal fluted plates with wonderful rural scenes, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The unique shape and borders on these plates, along with the great rural scenes, make these three plates very special and collectible! Closeup photo of the fourth plate.
TT-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, three very unique hexagonal fluted plates with wonderful rural scenes, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The unique shape and borders on these plates, along with the great rural scenes, make these three plates very special and collectible!
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery truck filled with wonderful people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery truck filled with wonderful people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Closeup photo of people riding in the back of the truck. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery truck filled with wonderful people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Photo shot from above the truck.
TT-8: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery truck filled with wonderful people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano, Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. This is a wonderful and very collectible piece of vintage Mexican folk-art, by a true master. Condition is very good. Size: 16 inches long by 8 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide. Price: $750.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (very fine cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) charger, with incredibly fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c.1930's. Main photo of the petatillo charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (very fine cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) charger, with incredibly fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c.1930's. Closeup of the scene on the front of the petatillo charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (very fine cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) charger, with incredibly fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c.1930's. Another closeup of the scenes on the front of the petatillo charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (very fine cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) charger, with incredibly fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c.1930's. Photo of the back side of the petatillo charger from Tonala. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (very fine cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) charger, with incredibly fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c.1930's. Closeup photo of the stamp on the back of the petatillo charger from Tonala.
TT-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (very fine cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) charger, with incredibly fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c.1930's. The petatillo charger features two rural scenes and is a wonderful example of Mexican vintage folk art and pottery. The wonderful border of the plate is simply exquisite! Condition is excellent. Size: 16 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $1250.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded casserole in the shape of a nesting turkey, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded casserole in the shape of a nesting turkey, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo shot from above the turkey casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded casserole in the shape of a nesting turkey, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo showing the inside of the lid and bowl.
TT-10: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded casserole in the shape of a nesting turkey, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. The artwork and hand-painted decorations on the turkey make this a very special piece of Mexican vintage pottery and folk-art! Condition is excellent. Size: 8 inches diameter without including the handles by 6 1/2 inches high. Price: $250.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and cermics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery candleholder from Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca, c. 1960. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and cermics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery candleholder from Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca, c. 1960. Photo showing the base with the sweet faces. Mexican vintage pottery and cermics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery candleholder from Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca, c. 1960. Photo showing the floral designs on the side.
TT-13: Mexican vintage pottery and cermics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery candleholder from Santa Maria Atzompa, Oaxaca, c. 1960. The base is decorated with four very sweet faces, and the candleholder is decorated with beautiful floral designs. Condition is very good. Size: 12 1/2 inches high by c. 6 3/4 inches diameter at the widest part. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely lidded jar from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The artwork, featuring a rural Mexican scene, is extremely crisp and fine. Main photo of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery lidded jar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely lidded jar from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The artwork, featuring a rural Mexican scene, is extremely crisp and fine. Another view of the lidded jar.
TT-14: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely lidded jar from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The artwork, featuring a rural Mexican scene, is extremely crisp and fine. Condition is excellent. Size: 3 1/4 inches high by 3 inches diameter, not including handles. Price: $155.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful lidded Talavera dish from Puebla, bearing the mark of the Uriarte fabrica, c. 1960's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful lidded Talavera dish from Puebla, bearing the mark of the Uriarte fabrica, c. 1960's. Another side-view of the Talavera lidded bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful lidded Talavera dish from Puebla, bearing the mark of the Uriarte fabrica, c. 1960's. View of the bottom of the Talavera bowl with the Uriarte mark.
TT-15: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful lidded Talavera dish from Puebla, bearing the mark of the Uriarte fabrica, c. 1960's. This piece is extremely well-formed and painted; it is simply beautiful! Condition is excellent. Size: 4 1/2 inches high including the lid by 3 1/4 inches diameter. Price: $175.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a pale-blue background and excellent artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The oval-shaped charger features scenes of Mexican rural life, set amidst lovely plants and foliage. Main photo of the charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a pale-blue background and excellent artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The oval-shaped charger features scenes of Mexican rural life, set amidst lovely plants and foliage. Closeup photo of the scene on the charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a pale-blue background and excellent artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The oval-shaped charger features scenes of Mexican rural life, set amidst lovely plants and foliage. Photo showing the back side of the Tonala pottery charger.
SS-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger with a pale-blue background and excellent artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The oval-shaped charger features scenes of Mexican rural life, set amidst lovely plants and foliage. A Mexican campesino is aiming his rifle at two deer, in hopes of obtaining a tasty dinner for himself and his family. This is fantastic Mexican folk-art. Condition is excellent. Size: 14 inches high by 22 1/4 inches wide. Price: $1750.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful black-ware oval charger with exquisite artwork featuring a dashing Mexican charro with his sarape and water jar, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Main photo of the front of the Tonala charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful black-ware oval charger with exquisite artwork featuring a dashing Mexican charro with his sarape and water jar, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Closeup photo of the charro on the Tonala charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful black-ware oval charger with exquisite artwork featuring a dashing Mexican charro with his sarape and water jar, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Photo of the back side of the Tonala pottery charger.
SS-10: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful black-ware oval charger with exquisite artwork featuring a dashing Mexican charro with his sarape and water jar, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The artist shows incredible mastery of colors and glazes, achieving a beautiful blending of colors that resembles a water-color. This is great Mexican vintage pottery and folk-art! Condition is very good. Size: 16 1/4 inches wide by 12 inches high. Price: $725.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful fantasia-ware bowl with incredibly fine art-work, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The bowl is decorated with graceful birds in flight; it is extremely fanciful and unique! Main photo of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery fantasia bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful fantasia-ware bowl with incredibly fine art-work, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The bowl is decorated with graceful birds in flight; it is extremely fanciful and unique! Another view of the side of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery fantasia bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful fantasia-ware bowl with incredibly fine art-work, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The bowl is decorated with graceful birds in flight; it is extremely fanciful and unique! View of the bottom of the fantasia bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful fantasia-ware bowl with incredibly fine art-work, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The bowl is decorated with graceful birds in flight; it is extremely fanciful and unique! View of the inside of the Tonala pottery fantasia bowl.
SS-13: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful fantasia-ware bowl with incredibly fine art-work, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The bowl is decorated with graceful birds in flight; it is extremely fanciful and unique! Condition is excellent. Size: 5 1/2 inches high by 9 inches diameter at the mouth of the bowl. Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Main photo of the Tonala pottery tea set. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Closeup photo of the sugar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Another view of the Tonala pottery sugar bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. View of the Tonala pottery creamer. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Another view of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery cream pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Another view of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery cream pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. View of three of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery cups with handles. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Another view of the entire Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery tea set.
SS-14: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantastic tea-set (sugar, creamer, and cups) decorated with the starry night background and with wonderful human figures, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. The artwork and artistry point to the early work of the very famous Tomas Lucano or his brother, Balbino. This is a very rare and highly collectibe set! Condition is very good.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful 2-story apartment building with people playing and socializing, attributed to the late, great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Main photo of the Medrano apartment. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful 2-story apartment building with people playing and socializing, attributed to the late, great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Closeup photo of the Medrano apartment. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful 2-story apartment building with people playing and socializing, attributed to the late, great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Another closeup photo of the people inside the Medrano apartment. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful 2-story apartment building with people playing and socializing, attributed to the late, great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. A photo of people on the roof of the Medrano apartment.
RR-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful 2-story apartment building with people playing and socializing, attributed to the late, great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican folk-art by one of the great folk-artists in the history of Mexico! The colors are vibrant, and the piece is full of life. Condition is very good. Size: 10 inches high by 4 inches wide by 4 1/4 inches deep (front to back). Price: $300.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a bright blue car or taxi, filled with happy passengers, attributed to the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Jalisco, c. 1960's. Main photo of the Medrano car. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a bright blue car or taxi, filled with happy passengers, attributed to the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Jalisco, c. 1960's. Another view of the Medrano pottery car. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a bright blue car or taxi, filled with happy passengers, attributed to the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Jalisco, c. 1960's. A closeup photo of the side of the car. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a bright blue car or taxi, filled with happy passengers, attributed to the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Jalisco, c. 1960's. A photo of the people on top of the Medrano car.
RR-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a bright blue car or taxi, filled with happy passengers, attributed to the great folk-artist, Candelario Medrano of Jalisco, c. 1960's. This is a wonderful example of the folk-art by this very famous, late folk-artist from Santa Cruz de las Huertas, Jalisco. Condition is very good. Size: 8 1/4 inches long by 5 1/2 inches high by 5 1/4 inches wide. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery church filled with lively parishoners, signed on the bottom by the great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Main photo of the Medrano pottery church. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery church filled with lively parishoners, signed on the bottom by the great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Closeup of some of the people inside of the Medrano Mexican pottery church. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery church filled with lively parishoners, signed on the bottom by the great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Photo of a side of the Medrano pottery church. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery church filled with lively parishoners, signed on the bottom by the great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Another photo of people hanging out of the windows of the Medrano pottery church. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery church filled with lively parishoners, signed on the bottom by the great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Photo of the signature of Candelario Medrano on the base of the Mexican pottery church. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery church filled with lively parishoners, signed on the bottom by the great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Another view of the Medrano Mexican pottery church.
RR-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a pottery church filled with lively parishoners, signed on the bottom by the great Candelario Medrano, Jalisco, c. 1960's. This is a unique and very collectible piece of Mexican vintage folk-art by a truly great folk-artist!
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful Talavera plate with exquisite artwork, Puebla, c. 1950's. The artwork features a beautiful bird amidst plants and flowers. Main photo of the Talavera plate from Puebla. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful Talavera plate with exquisite artwork, Puebla, c. 1950's. The artwork features a beautiful bird amidst plants and flowers. Closeup photo of the artwork on the Talavera pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful Talavera plate with exquisite artwork, Puebla, c. 1950's. The artwork features a beautiful bird amidst plants and flowers. Photo of the back side of the Talavera Mexican pottery plate from Puebla. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful Talavera plate with exquisite artwork, Puebla, c. 1950's. The artwork features a beautiful bird amidst plants and flowers. Closeup of the artist's signature on the back of the Talavera Mexican ceramic plate from Puebla.
RR-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful Talavera plate with exquisite artwork, Puebla, c. 1950's. The artwork features a beautiful bird amidst plants and flowers. The painting is crisp and very intricate. Condition is excellent. Size: 13 3/4 inches wide handle to handle (11 1/4 inches diameter, not including handles). Price: $425.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery ship, brightly painted and filled with happy people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz del las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Main photo of the Medrano Mexican pottery ship. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery ship, brightly painted and filled with happy people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz del las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Closeup of some of the people on board the Medrano Mexican pottery ship. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery ship, brightly painted and filled with happy people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz del las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Photo showing the top of the Medrano Mexican pottery ship. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery ship, brightly painted and filled with happy people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz del las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Another full view photo of the Medrano Mexican pottery ship. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery ship, brightly painted and filled with happy people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz del las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Another side view of the Medrano Mexican pottery ship. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery ship, brightly painted and filled with happy people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz del las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. Another full view of the Medrano Mexican pottery ship, a great piece of vintage Mexican folk-art.
RR-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery ship, brightly painted and filled with happy people, attributed to the great Candelario Medrano of Santa Cruz del las Huertas, Jalisco, c. 1960's. This is a great piece of Mexican vintage folk-art.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful rectangular, black-ware dish with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque Mexican pottery dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful rectangular, black-ware dish with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the scene on the front of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful rectangular, black-ware dish with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque Mexican pottery dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful rectangular, black-ware dish with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Side view of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque Mexican pottery dish.
RR-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful rectangular, black-ware dish with very fine artwork, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The scene on the black-ware dish features a woman on a burro, accompanied by a man walking with his staff. Some think that this particular scene (which can also sometimes be found on plates or chargers from this period) represents the Virgin Mary and St. Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem and the birth of Jesus. This is a great piece of Mexican vintage pottery and folk-art. Condition is very good. Size: 11 1/4 inches long by 10 1/4 inches wide by 2 1/16 inches high or deep. Price: $525.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished candle-holder, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1950-60's. The artwork on the candle-holder is extremely fine and beautiful. Main photo of the Tonala burnished candle-holder. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished candle-holder, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1950-60's. The artwork on the candle-holder is extremely fine and beautiful. Closeup photo of the base. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished candle-holder, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1950-60's. The artwork on the candle-holder is extremely fine and beautiful. Another view of the entire Tonala candleholder. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished candle-holder, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1950-60's. The artwork on the candle-holder is extremely fine and beautiful. Photo of the bottom of the piece, showing the artist's signature. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished candle-holder, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1950-60's. The artwork on the candle-holder is extremely fine and beautiful. Another closeup photo of the base of the Tonala candle-holder.
QQ-16: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful burnished candle-holder, Tonala, Jalisco, c. 1950-60's. The artwork on the candle-holder is extremely fine and beautiful. It is signed on the bottom, "Solis." The Solis family of Tonala is very well-known, especially for their lovely burnished banks in the shape of a human head and face. Condition is very good. Size: 13 1/4 inches high by 5 1/4 inches wide at the widest part. Price: $165.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a hexagonal, blue-background plate with lovely artwork and a whimsical rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The plate has the stamp of the famous Arias Shop of Tlaquepaque on the back. Main photo of the Mexican Tlaquepaque pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a hexagonal, blue-background plate with lovely artwork and a whimsical rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The plate has the stamp of the famous Arias Shop of Tlaquepaque on the back. Photo of the back of the Mexican Tlaquepaque pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a hexagonal, blue-background plate with lovely artwork and a whimsical rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The plate has the stamp of the famous Arias Shop of Tlaquepaque on the back. Another photo of the back of the plate.
QQ-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a hexagonal, blue-background plate with lovely artwork and a whimsical rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The plate has the stamp of the famous Arias Shop of Tlaquepaque on the back. The plate is in very good condition; the glaze is a bit uneven from the time of the original firing, but the plate is otherwise in excellent condition. Size: 8 1/2 inches high by 8 1/2 inches wide. Price: $175.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery charger with a rare lime-green background and wonderfully beautiful artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The charger features a wonderful scene of rural Mexican life. Main photo of the Mexican vintage pottery charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery charger with a rare lime-green background and wonderfully beautiful artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The charger features a wonderful scene of rural Mexican life. Closeup photo of the capesino on the front of the Mexican vintage pottery charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery charger with a rare lime-green background and wonderfully beautiful artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The charger features a wonderful scene of rural Mexican life. Another closeup photo of the front of the Mexican vintage pottery charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery charger with a rare lime-green background and wonderfully beautiful artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The charger features a wonderful scene of rural Mexican life. Another view of the front of the Mexican vintage pottery charger.
QQ-12: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery charger with a rare lime-green background and wonderfully beautiful artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The charger features a wonderful scene of rural Mexican life. Condition is excellent. Size: 18 inches diameter. Price: $2200.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a bandera-ware plate with a graceful pelican and wonderfully intricate border, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a bandera-ware plate with a graceful pelican and wonderfully intricate border, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Closeup of the pelican on the front of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a bandera-ware plate with a graceful pelican and wonderfully intricate border, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a bandera-ware plate with a graceful pelican and wonderfully intricate border, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the stamp on the back of the plate.
PP-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a bandera-ware plate with a graceful pelican and wonderfully intricate border, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. The artwork on this piece is excellent. This style of Mexican pottery is called bandera-ware because it features the colors of the Mexican flag (bandera, in Spanish), red, green, and white. Condition is excellent. Size: 10 1/4 inches diameter. Price: $175.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery plate featuring a leaping wolf, a blue bunny, butterflies and lovely foliage, with a starry-night background, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery plate featuring a leaping wolf, a blue bunny, butterflies and lovely foliage, with a starry-night background, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Closeup photo of the front of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery plate featuring a leaping wolf, a blue bunny, butterflies and lovely foliage, with a starry-night background, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. Another closeup photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery plate featuring a leaping wolf, a blue bunny, butterflies and lovely foliage, with a starry-night background, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. View of the back of the plate.
PP-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a very fine pottery plate featuring a leaping wolf, a blue bunny, butterflies and lovely foliage, with a starry-night background, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920's. This is a fabulous plate and a collector's dream. The artwork is spectacular. Condition is very good. Size: 11 1/4 inches diameter.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo water-jar and cup with beautiful artwork, Tonala or Talquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo water-jar and cup with beautiful artwork, Tonala or Talquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the jar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo water-jar and cup with beautiful artwork, Tonala or Talquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Another closeup photo of the jar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo water-jar and cup with beautiful artwork, Tonala or Talquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. A third closeup photo of the side of the water jar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo water-jar and cup with beautiful artwork, Tonala or Talquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Photo of one side of the cup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo water-jar and cup with beautiful artwork, Tonala or Talquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Another photo of the cup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo water-jar and cup with beautiful artwork, Tonala or Talquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. Photo of the jar with cup on top.
PP-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo water-jar and cup with beautiful artwork, Tonala or Talquepaque, Jalisco c. 1930's. The piece is attributed to the great Balbino Lucano, although it is not signed. Petatillo refers to the very fine hatch-work pattern of the background of the jar and cup, resembling a finely woven straw mat (petate, in Spanish). Condition is excellent. Size: 8 inches high by 6 inches wide at the widest part. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia rectangular baking dish with wonderful butterflies, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia rectangular baking dish with wonderful butterflies, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the front of the dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia rectangular baking dish with wonderful butterflies, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the Tlaquepaque fantasia dish.
PP-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia rectangular baking dish with wonderful butterflies, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The artwork and the choice of colors make this piece outstanding. Condition is excellent. Size: 8 1/2 inches long by 6 3/4 inches wide by 1 3/4 inches high or deep. Price: $275.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of lovely black-ware tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The artwork on these tiles is extremely fine and crisp, and the scenes of rural life in Mexico of that period are wonderful! Main photo of the pair. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of lovely black-ware tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The artwork on these tiles is extremely fine and crisp, and the scenes of rural life in Mexico of that period are wonderful! Closeup photo of one of the tiles. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of lovely black-ware tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The artwork on these tiles is extremely fine and crisp, and the scenes of rural life in Mexico of that period are wonderful! Closeup photo of the second tile. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of lovely black-ware tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The artwork on these tiles is extremely fine and crisp, and the scenes of rural life in Mexico of that period are wonderful! Photo of the back sides of the two tiles.
PP-13: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pair of lovely black-ware tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The artwork on these tiles is extremely fine and crisp, and the scenes of rural life in Mexico of that period are wonderful! Condition of both is excellent. Size: 5 3/4 inches square.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely bandera-ware rectangular dish with a graceful eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The dish is in the traditional colors of bandera-ware, earthen-red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag, or bandera in Spanish. Main photo of the bandera-ware Tlaquepaque dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely bandera-ware rectangular dish with a graceful eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The dish is in the traditional colors of bandera-ware, earthen-red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag, or bandera in Spanish. Closeup photo of the eagle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely bandera-ware rectangular dish with a graceful eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The dish is in the traditional colors of bandera-ware, earthen-red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag, or bandera in Spanish. Closeup of the maker's stamp on the bottom. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely bandera-ware rectangular dish with a graceful eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The dish is in the traditional colors of bandera-ware, earthen-red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag, or bandera in Spanish. Photo of the back side of the pottery dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely bandera-ware rectangular dish with a graceful eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The dish is in the traditional colors of bandera-ware, earthen-red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag, or bandera in Spanish. Photo giving a side-view of the dish.
OO-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely bandera-ware rectangular dish with a graceful eagle, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The dish is in the traditional colors of bandera-ware, earthen-red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag, or bandera in Spanish. The border around the central design of the dish is especially beautiful and frames the image of the eagle very beautifully.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful bank in the form of a lovely Mexican woman, c. 1940's. The woman's face is very serene and beautiful, and the doll-bank has great patina. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful bank in the form of a lovely Mexican woman, c. 1940's. The woman's face is very serene and beautiful, and the doll-bank has great patina. Another angle of the folk-art, pottery bank. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful bank in the form of a lovely Mexican woman, c. 1940's. The woman's face is very serene and beautiful, and the doll-bank has great patina. Photo of the back of the bank. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful bank in the form of a lovely Mexican woman, c. 1940's. The woman's face is very serene and beautiful, and the doll-bank has great patina. Closeup of the woman's face.
OO-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful bank in the form of a lovely Mexican woman, c. 1940's. The woman's face is very serene and beautiful, and the doll-bank has great patina. The piece is typical of vintage pottery from the state of Michoacan. Condition is very good given its age. This is a wonderful piece of vintage Mexican folk-art! Size: 11 1/2 inches high by 4 1/2 inches wide by 3 inches deep (front to back). Price: $300.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage devotional or religious art, a lovely pottery Madonna, Nuestra Senora de la Salud (Our Lady of Good Health) from Michoacan, c. 1950's. Main photo of the pottery Madonna. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage devotional or religious art, a lovely pottery Madonna, Nuestra Senora de la Salud (Our Lady of Good Health) from Michoacan, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of the pottery Madonna's face. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage devotional or religious art, a lovely pottery Madonna, Nuestra Senora de la Salud (Our Lady of Good Health) from Michoacan, c. 1950's. Photo of the back side of the Michoacan pottery Madonna. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage devotional or religious art, a lovely pottery Madonna, Nuestra Senora de la Salud (Our Lady of Good Health) from Michoacan, c. 1950's. Another full view of the Michoacan pottery Madonna.
OO-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage devotional or religious art, a lovely pottery Madonna, Nuestra Senora de la Salud (Our Lady of Good Health) from Michoacan, c. 1950's. The Madonna is done in traditional colors of pottery from Michoacan, in the area of Lake Patzcuaro. Our Lady of Good Health is the patroness of Michoacan and is the central image above the main altar of the Basilica in Patzcuaro.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a black-ware bowl with a tri-pod base, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The bowl has a very graceful and beautiful form, and the artwork on the bowl is very sharp and intricate. Main photo of the Tlaquepaque pottery bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a black-ware bowl with a tri-pod base, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The bowl has a very graceful and beautiful form, and the artwork on the bowl is very sharp and intricate. Side-view of the Tlaquepaque pottery bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a black-ware bowl with a tri-pod base, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The bowl has a very graceful and beautiful form, and the artwork on the bowl is very sharp and intricate. Photo showing the feet of the Tlaquepaque pottery bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a black-ware bowl with a tri-pod base, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The bowl has a very graceful and beautiful form, and the artwork on the bowl is very sharp and intricate. Closeup photo of the main scene decorating the Tlaquepaque pottery bowl.
OO-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a black-ware bowl with a tri-pod base, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The bowl has a very graceful and beautiful form, and the artwork on the bowl is very sharp and intricate. The central design is a wonderful celebration of Mexican rural life featuring a Mexican campesino and his trusty burro, amidst lovely plants and foliage. Condition is excellent. Size: 12 1/4 inches diameter by 4 inches high including the three feet. Price: $850.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a magnificent Tlaquepaque plate with a starry-night background and decorated with leaping animals and birds, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Attributed to the famous artist of that period, Balbino Lucano, or to his equally talented brother, Tomas Lucano. Main photo of Tlaquepaque pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a magnificent Tlaquepaque plate with a starry-night background and decorated with leaping animals and birds, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Attributed to the famous artist of that period, Balbino Lucano, or to his equally talented brother, Tomas Lucano. Closeup photo of central design of Tlaquepaque pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a magnificent Tlaquepaque plate with a starry-night background and decorated with leaping animals and birds, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Attributed to the famous artist of that period, Balbino Lucano, or to his equally talented brother, Tomas Lucano. Photo of one image from the front of the Tlaquepaque pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a magnificent Tlaquepaque plate with a starry-night background and decorated with leaping animals and birds, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Attributed to the famous artist of that period, Balbino Lucano, or to his equally talented brother, Tomas Lucano. Photo of the back of the Tlaquepaque pottery plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a magnificent Tlaquepaque plate with a starry-night background and decorated with leaping animals and birds, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Attributed to the famous artist of that period, Balbino Lucano, or to his equally talented brother, Tomas Lucano. Another full-front view of the Tlaquepaque pottery plate attributed to Balbino Lucano or his brother Tomas.
OO-11: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a magnificent Tlaquepaque plate with a starry-night background and decorated with leaping animals and birds, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. Attributed to the famous artist of that period, Balbino Lucano, or to his equally talented brother, Tomas Lucano. The glaze, the background, and the spectacular decorations make this piece a collector's dream! Condition is very good. Size: 11 1/4 inches diameter.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (cross-hatching in the background, resembling a straw-mat or petate in Spanish) pulque pitcher, decorated with wonderful animals and foliage and with 6 finely decorated petatillo cups, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Main photo of the Petatillo pitcher and cups, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, c. 1940. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (cross-hatching in the background, resembling a straw-mat or petate in Spanish) pulque pitcher, decorated with wonderful animals and foliage and with 6 finely decorated petatillo cups, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Another view of the petatillo pottery pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (cross-hatching in the background, resembling a straw-mat or petate in Spanish) pulque pitcher, decorated with wonderful animals and foliage and with 6 finely decorated petatillo cups, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. A view of another side of the petatillo pottery pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (cross-hatching in the background, resembling a straw-mat or petate in Spanish) pulque pitcher, decorated with wonderful animals and foliage and with 6 finely decorated petatillo cups, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. A photo showing the six petatillo cups.
OO-12: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo (cross-hatching in the background, resembling a straw-mat or petate in Spanish) pulque pitcher, decorated with wonderful animals and foliage and with 6 finely decorated petatillo cups, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. The artwork on both the pulque pitcher and cups is very intricate and spectacular! Condition is very good. Size: the pulque pitcher is 10 inches high by 4 1/4 inches wide at the widest part and not including the handle. The cups are each 2 1/4 inches high by 2 1/4 inches wide. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a lovely pottery figurine depicting a lovely woman with a basketl, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The woman's face is incredibly beautiful. Main photo of the Tlaquepaque pottery maiden. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a lovely pottery figurine depicting a lovely woman with a basketl, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The woman's face is incredibly beautiful. Closeup of the maiden's face. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a lovely pottery figurine depicting a lovely woman with a basketl, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The woman's face is incredibly beautiful. Photo of the back side of the Tonala or Tlaquepaque pottery maiden with basket. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a lovely pottery figurine depicting a lovely woman with a basketl, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The woman's face is incredibly beautiful. Closeup photo of the Tlaquepaque maiden's feet beneath her lovely dress.
OO-14: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk-art, a lovely pottery figurine depicting a lovely woman with a basketl, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The woman's face is incredibly beautiful. This is a great piece of Mexican vintage pottery and folk-art! Condition is very good. Size: 8 3/4 inches high by 9 1/2 inches wide by 8 inches deep (front to back). Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely Tlaquepaque pottery figurine of a seated woman with her jarron (large pottery water jar), Tlaquepaque, c. 1920's. Main photo of the Tlaquepaque pottery figurine. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely Tlaquepaque pottery figurine of a seated woman with her jarron (large pottery water jar), Tlaquepaque, c. 1920's. Another view of the Tlaquepaque pottery figurine. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely Tlaquepaque pottery figurine of a seated woman with her jarron (large pottery water jar), Tlaquepaque, c. 1920's. A photo showing the back side of the Tlaquepaque pottery figurine. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely Tlaquepaque pottery figurine of a seated woman with her jarron (large pottery water jar), Tlaquepaque, c. 1920's. A photo showing the bottom of the Tlaquepaque pottery figurine with the maker's stamp.
NN-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely Tlaquepaque pottery figurine of a seated woman with her jarron (large pottery water jar), Tlaquepaque, c. 1920's. The woman is dressed in traditional Mexican clothing, and she is extremely pensive and beautiful! Condition is excellent. Size: 5 1/4 inches high by 4 1/16 wide by 4 inches deep (front to back). Price: $125.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery piece from Ocumicho, Michoacan, c. 1940-50's, depicting the crescent moon with devils. Main photo of the Ocumicho pottery piece. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery piece from Ocumicho, Michoacan, c. 1940-50's, depicting the crescent moon with devils. Closeup of one of the devils on the Ocumicho piece. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery piece from Ocumicho, Michoacan, c. 1940-50's, depicting the crescent moon with devils. Another photo of one of the devils holding a bird. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery piece from Ocumicho, Michoacan, c. 1940-50's, depicting the crescent moon with devils. A photo of the back side of the Ocumicho pottery piece.
NN-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful pottery piece from Ocumicho, Michoacan, c. 1940-50's, depicting the crescent moon with devils. There are devils holding birds on either side of the moon. The piece is highly imaginative and fantastic, in the style and colors of older pottery from the folk-art center of Ocumicho. Condition is very good, given the age of the piece. There are no discernible chips or cracks. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican folk-art! Size: 10 1/16 inches high by 9 inches wide at the widest part, by 5 1/4 inches diameter across the base. Price: $425.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a petatillo (cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) plate with very fine artwork, attributed to the famous artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Main photo of the pottery plate attributed to Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930's. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a petatillo (cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) plate with very fine artwork, attributed to the famous artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. A photo of the back of the plate, inscribed with the address of Balbino Lucano's gallery in Tlaquepaque.
MM-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a petatillo (cross-hatching in the background resembling a straw mat or petate) plate with very fine artwork, attributed to the famous artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The artwork features two lovely birds (herons) amidst lovely and very detailed plants and foliage. The back of the plate is inscribed with the address of Lucano's gallery/home/workshop in Tlaquepaque. This is a great example of Balbino Lucano's spectacular work and a collector's dream! Condition is excellent. Size: 9 3/4 inches diameter. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful black-ware bottle with exquisite artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the Tlaquepaque vintage pottery bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful black-ware bottle with exquisite artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. A photo showing lovely palm trees decorating the Tlaquepaque pottery black-ware bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful black-ware bottle with exquisite artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the Mexican campesino on the Tlaquepaque black-ware bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful black-ware bottle with exquisite artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another photo showing the artwork on the sides of the Talquepaque bottle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful black-ware bottle with exquisite artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the bottom of the Tlaquepaque bottle with the stamp of the Arias shop of Tlaquepaque.
MM-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful black-ware bottle with exquisite artwork, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The bottle is stamped with the logo of the famous Arias pottery shop in Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40's. Condition is excellent. This is a wonderful piece of Mexican vintage pottery and folk-art!
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded pottery casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the Tlaquepaque pottery lidded casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded pottery casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing two eggs beneath the nesting Tlaquepaque pottery hen. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded pottery casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo from behind the Tlaquepaque pottery hen casserole. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded pottery casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of one side of the head of the tlaquepaque pottery hen. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded pottery casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the open lid and base (inside) of the Tlaquepaque pottery hen.
MM-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk-art, a wonderful lidded pottery casserole in the shape of a nesting hen, Tonala or Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The hen is beautifully painted, and she nests atop four of her eggs, which makes this a very unique piece!
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wrought-iron table with four matching black-ware tiles, the tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the tile-top table. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wrought-iron table with four matching black-ware tiles, the tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Side-view of the tile-top table. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wrought-iron table with four matching black-ware tiles, the tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the top of the table, featuring the four Tlaquepaque pottery tiles. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wrought-iron table with four matching black-ware tiles, the tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another side-view of the table. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wrought-iron table with four matching black-ware tiles, the tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another side-view of the wrought-iron table.
MM-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wrought-iron table with four matching black-ware tiles, the tiles from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The lovely black wrought-iron table has a very graceful form, and it is newer than the four matching tiles. This is a magnificent piece of Mexican folk art. The artwork on the tiles is very sharp and extremely beautiful! Condition of table and tiles is excellent. Size: 18 1/2 inches high by 10 1/2 inches square tile-top. Price: $725.

 

Mexican pottery and ceramics, and Mexican devotional art, a pottery statue of Our Lady of Good Health, from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1980. The piece is in the traditional style of Tzintzuntzan, with a cream-colored background glaze and black (dark-brown) designs. Main photo. Mexican pottery and ceramics, and Mexican devotional art, a pottery statue of Our Lady of Good Health, from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1980. The piece is in the traditional style of Tzintzuntzan, with a cream-colored background glaze and black (dark-brown) designs. Closeup photo of Our Lady's face. Mexican pottery and ceramics, and Mexican devotional art, a pottery statue of Our Lady of Good Health, from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1980. The piece is in the traditional style of Tzintzuntzan, with a cream-colored background glaze and black (dark-brown) designs. Photo of the back of the statue.
MM-12: Mexican pottery and ceramics, and Mexican devotional art, a pottery statue of Our Lady of Good Health, from Tzintzuntzan, Michoacan, c. 1980. The piece is in the traditional style of Tzintzuntzan, with a cream-colored background glaze and black (dark-brown) designs. This image of Our Lady (Nuestra Senora de La Salud) is the patronness of Michoacan and the Purepecha people of the Lake Patzcuaro region. The original statue graces the high altar of the Basilica in the town of Patzcuaro. It was brought to this Basilica from Spain by the first Spanish bishop of Michoacan, Vasco de Quiroga, c. 1540. Condition is excellent. Size: 10 inches high by 8 1/4 inches wide (4 1/2 inches diameter across the circular base). Price: $195.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely petatillo plate with graceful doves, attributed to the great potter and folk artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the front of the Balbino Lucano petatillo plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely petatillo plate with graceful doves, attributed to the great potter and folk artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the two doves on the front of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely petatillo plate with graceful doves, attributed to the great potter and folk artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another closeup photo of the doves on the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely petatillo plate with graceful doves, attributed to the great potter and folk artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the back side of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely petatillo plate with graceful doves, attributed to the great potter and folk artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the back of the plate showing the address of Balbino Lucano's shop in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco.
LL-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely petatillo plate with graceful doves, attributed to the great potter and folk artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The petatillo (cross-hatching in the background, resembling a straw mat or petate) and the artwork are spectacular. This is a remarkable piece of vintage Mexican folk art by on of the greatest artists of Tonala/Tlaquepaque. The back is marked with the address of Balbino Lucano's gallery in Tlaquepaque. Condition is excellent. Size: 10 inches diameter. Price: $350.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautifully formed and decorated tree of life from Metepec, c. 1950's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautifully formed and decorated tree of life from Metepec, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of the front of the Metepec tree of life. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautifully formed and decorated tree of life from Metepec, c. 1950's. Closeup photo of the base. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautifully formed and decorated tree of life from Metepec, c. 1950's. Photo of the back side of the Metepec candelabra tree of life.
LL-4: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a beautifully formed and decorated tree of life from Metepec, c. 1950's. The candelabra depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, being tempted by a wily serpent with the apple in mouth. The work is detailed and very fine, and the decorations are colorful and extremely beautiful. Condition is excellent. Size: 15 1/4 inches high by 15 inches wide near the middle, by 4 1/4 inches diameter across the base. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a lovely petatillo pitcher with a handle and very fine hand-painted decoration, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Main photo of the petatillo pitcher from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a lovely petatillo pitcher with a handle and very fine hand-painted decoration, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of the second side of the Tlaquepaque pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a lovely petatillo pitcher with a handle and very fine hand-painted decoration, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of a bird decorating the pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a lovely petatillo pitcher with a handle and very fine hand-painted decoration, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of a swan decorating the petatillo pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a lovely petatillo pitcher with a handle and very fine hand-painted decoration, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo showing a lovely plant and flower on the pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a lovely petatillo pitcher with a handle and very fine hand-painted decoration, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Another photo of one side of the pitcher.
LL-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics. a lovely petatillo pitcher with a handle and very fine hand-painted decoration, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. The artwork is especially fine. It is unsigned. Condition is excellent. Size: 9 inches high by 4 3/4 inches wide (4 inches diameter across the mouth of the pitcher). Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery piggy bank with lovely artwork on its back, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. This is a great piece of Mexican vintage folk art and a collector's dream. Main photo of the pottery piggy bank. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery piggy bank with lovely artwork on its back, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. This is a great piece of Mexican vintage folk art and a collector's dream. Another angle of the bank. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery piggy bank with lovely artwork on its back, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. This is a great piece of Mexican vintage folk art and a collector's dream. Photo showing some of the artwork on the back of the Tonala pottery piggy bank. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery piggy bank with lovely artwork on its back, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. This is a great piece of Mexican vintage folk art and a collector's dream. Another photo showing the artwork on the back of the Tonala piggy.
LL-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery piggy bank with lovely artwork on its back, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. This is a great piece of Mexican vintage folk art and a collector's dream.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger by the famous artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930. The pottery charger has the petatillo background (cross-hatching, resembling a straw mat or petate) developed in the 1920's in great part by Balbino Lucano. The charger features beautiful birds and deer, along with wonderful foliage. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger by the famous artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930. The pottery charger has the petatillo background (cross-hatching, resembling a straw mat or petate) developed in the 1920's in great part by Balbino Lucano. The charger features beautiful birds and deer, along with wonderful foliage. Closeup of central design. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger by the famous artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930. The pottery charger has the petatillo background (cross-hatching, resembling a straw mat or petate) developed in the 1920's in great part by Balbino Lucano. The charger features beautiful birds and deer, along with wonderful foliage. Photo of artist's signature on back of the charger.
KK-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely charger by the famous artist Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930. The pottery charger has the petatillo background (cross-hatching, resembling a straw mat or petate) developed in the 1920's in great part by Balbino Lucano. The charger features beautiful birds and deer, along with wonderful foliage. The address of Balbino's studio and shop is written on the back. Condition is excellent. Size: 17 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $2200.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo (background with straw-like hatching) plate from Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The plate has a very unique and early geometric and floral design. Main photo of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo (background with straw-like hatching) plate from Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The plate has a very unique and early geometric and floral design. Photo showing the back side of the petatillo plate from Tlaquepaque. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo (background with straw-like hatching) plate from Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The plate has a very unique and early geometric and floral design. Another view of the front side of the plate.
JJ-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo (background with straw-like hatching) plate from Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40. The plate has a very unique and early geometric and floral design. Condition is excellent. Size: 9 inches diameter. Price: $225.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful oval platter decorated with a very lovely bird and flowers, Talquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. Main photo of the front of the oval platter. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful oval platter decorated with a very lovely bird and flowers, Talquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. Closeup photo of the lovely bird. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful oval platter decorated with a very lovely bird and flowers, Talquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. Photo of the back of the platter. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful oval platter decorated with a very lovely bird and flowers, Talquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. Another closeup photo of the central scene of the platter with the lovely bird.
II-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful oval platter decorated with a very lovely bird and flowers, Talquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The piece has a wonderful cream-colored background glaze, and the scene is exquisitely painted with great detail and sharpness. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican folk-art! Condition is excellent. Size: 16 1/2 inches long by 11 1/2 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches high. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a set of four mugs with petatillo backgrounds and wonderful artwork, attributed to the famous artist, Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Main photo showing all four mugs. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a set of four mugs with petatillo backgrounds and wonderful artwork, attributed to the famous artist, Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Photo showing the back of the handle of one mug with wonderful floral decorations. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a set of four mugs with petatillo backgrounds and wonderful artwork, attributed to the famous artist, Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Closeup photo of one campesino on the Tlaquepaque pottery mugs. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a set of four mugs with petatillo backgrounds and wonderful artwork, attributed to the famous artist, Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Photo showing another side of one mug. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a set of four mugs with petatillo backgrounds and wonderful artwork, attributed to the famous artist, Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Photo showing the burro on another side of one mug. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a set of four mugs with petatillo backgrounds and wonderful artwork, attributed to the famous artist, Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Photo showing the second campesino on one Tlaquepaque pottery mug. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a set of four mugs with petatillo backgrounds and wonderful artwork, attributed to the famous artist, Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. Photo showing the bottoms of two of the Tlaquepaque pottery mugs.
II-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a set of four mugs with petatillo backgrounds and wonderful artwork, attributed to the famous artist, Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930. The mugs feature scenes of Mexican campesinos, one of whom is sipping the juice of an agave cactus through a straw, a wonderful burro, and beautiful plants and scenery. These are a discerning collector's dream! Condition of all four mugs is excellent. Size: each mug is 4 3/4 inches high by 4 inches diameter (5 1/4 inches wide including the handle). Price: $660 for the set of four.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely plate with a cream-colored background glaze and a wonderful and very serene scene of a burro munching grass under graceful trees and foliage, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of the front of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely plate with a cream-colored background glaze and a wonderful and very serene scene of a burro munching grass under graceful trees and foliage, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the burro. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely plate with a cream-colored background glaze and a wonderful and very serene scene of a burro munching grass under graceful trees and foliage, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the word MEXICO just below the central images. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely plate with a cream-colored background glaze and a wonderful and very serene scene of a burro munching grass under graceful trees and foliage, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the back of the plate.
II-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely plate with a cream-colored background glaze and a wonderful and very serene scene of a burro munching grass under graceful trees and foliage, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The artwork on this plate is extremely well-executed and very beautiful and crisp! Condition is excellent. Size: 10 inches diameter. Price: $195.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful rectangular dish with an earthen-colored (reddish) glaze background and a wonderful rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Main photo of the dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful rectangular dish with an earthen-colored (reddish) glaze background and a wonderful rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of the central design of the dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful rectangular dish with an earthen-colored (reddish) glaze background and a wonderful rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Closeup photo showing the border of the dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful rectangular dish with an earthen-colored (reddish) glaze background and a wonderful rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of the sleeping campesino on the dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful rectangular dish with an earthen-colored (reddish) glaze background and a wonderful rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo showing the back side of the dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful rectangular dish with an earthen-colored (reddish) glaze background and a wonderful rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. Photo of the stamp on the bottom of the dish.
II-15: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful rectangular dish with an earthen-colored (reddish) glaze background and a wonderful rural scene, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1940's. The artwork is simply wonderful. Condition is excellent. Size: 16 inches long by 10 3/4 inches wide by 1 inch high. Price: $275.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful plate with a rare, pale-green background glaze and a beautiful scene with two graceful birds (egrets or cranes), Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful plate with a rare, pale-green background glaze and a beautiful scene with two graceful birds (egrets or cranes), Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of the two birds on the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful plate with a rare, pale-green background glaze and a beautiful scene with two graceful birds (egrets or cranes), Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup of the lovely border of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful plate with a rare, pale-green background glaze and a beautiful scene with two graceful birds (egrets or cranes), Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another view of the front of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful plate with a rare, pale-green background glaze and a beautiful scene with two graceful birds (egrets or cranes), Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the back side of the plate.
II-17: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful plate with a rare, pale-green background glaze and a beautiful scene with two graceful birds (egrets or cranes), Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The very rare, pale-green background glaze mirrors the color of the oval tray above (II-16). It is incredibly beautiful. Condition is excellent. Size: 10 inches diameter.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia-style lidded dish with fanciful dragon and fish, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia-style lidded dish with fanciful dragon and fish, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40. Photo showing the dragon on the lid. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia-style lidded dish with fanciful dragon and fish, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40. Photo showing one of the fish decorating a side of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia-style lidded dish with fanciful dragon and fish, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40. Another shot of the bowl.
GG-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a fantasia-style lidded dish with fanciful dragon and fish, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40. This is extremely colorful and full of the artist's wildest imagination. This is a wonderful piece of vintage Mexican pottery and folk art! Condition is excellent. Size: 6 inches diameter (not including the handle) by 3 1/2 inches high.
SOLD. Thank you!

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a water jar attributed to the great Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The jar is done in the petatillo hatchwork style (with straw-like hatchwork in the background) for which Balbino Lucano is famous. Main photo of the Tlaquepaque petatillo jar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a water jar attributed to the great Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The jar is done in the petatillo hatchwork style (with straw-like hatchwork in the background) for which Balbino Lucano is famous. Closeup photo of the wonderful artwork on one side of the Tlaquepaque pottery jar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a water jar attributed to the great Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The jar is done in the petatillo hatchwork style (with straw-like hatchwork in the background) for which Balbino Lucano is famous. Photo of the scene of a Mexican campersino on the second side of the Tlaquepaque pottery jar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a water jar attributed to the great Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The jar is done in the petatillo hatchwork style (with straw-like hatchwork in the background) for which Balbino Lucano is famous. Photo of the stamp on the bottom of the Tlaquepaque pottery water jar, attributed to Balbino Lucano.
GG-24: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a water jar attributed to the great Balbino Lucano, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30's. The jar is done in the petatillo hatchwork style (with straw-like hatchwork in the background) for which Balbino Lucano is famous. The scenes are beautifully painted and are wonderful. Condition is excellent. Size: 9 1/2 inches high by 8 inches diameter at the widest part. Price: $450.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo bowl with two handles and scenes of a donkey and graceful herons, attributed to Balbino Lucano late in his life, Tonala, c. 1940. Main photo of bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo bowl with two handles and scenes of a donkey and graceful herons, attributed to Balbino Lucano late in his life, Tonala, c. 1940. Photo of second side of bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo bowl with two handles and scenes of a donkey and graceful herons, attributed to Balbino Lucano late in his life, Tonala, c. 1940. Photo showing inside of bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo bowl with two handles and scenes of a donkey and graceful herons, attributed to Balbino Lucano late in his life, Tonala, c. 1940. Photo of the bottom of bowl.
FF-2: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo bowl with two handles and scenes of a donkey and graceful herons, attributed to Balbino Lucano late in his life, Tonala, c. 1940. The scenes are dramatic and beautiful. This is a unique piece of pottery by one of the most famous potters of post-revolutionary Mexico. Condition is excellent. Size: 5 1/2 inches diameter (not including handles) by 3 inches high. Price: $275.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware lidded bowl, often referred to as Mexican majollica, Oaxaca, c. 1930's. The glaze, which appears to be "dripped" over the bowl, is thick and very rich. Main photo of dripware bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware lidded bowl, often referred to as Mexican majollica, Oaxaca, c. 1930's. The glaze, which appears to be "dripped" over the bowl, is thick and very rich. Another photo of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware lidded bowl, often referred to as Mexican majollica, Oaxaca, c. 1930's. The glaze, which appears to be "dripped" over the bowl, is thick and very rich. Photo showing the bowl with lid removed.
FF-4: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely drip-ware lidded bowl, often referred to as "Mexican majolica", Oaxaca, c. 1930's. The glaze, which appears to be "dripped" over the bowl, is thick and very rich. This is an exquisite piece of Oaxacan vintage pottery. Condition is excellent. Size: 5 inches high by 5 1/2 inches wide (including handles). Price: $125.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a campesino carrying his heavy load amidst plants and cacti. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a campesino carrying his heavy load amidst plants and cacti. Closeup of central scene. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a campesino carrying his heavy load amidst plants and cacti. Photo of the back side of the plate.
EE-18: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a campesino carrying his heavy load amidst plants and cacti. This is the first of three Tlaquepaque blackware plates, probably all from the same great artist (the other two follow, EE-19 and EE-20). Condition is excellent. Size: 10 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $195.

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a campesino carrying his load of wood amidst plants and cacti. This is the second of three plates, probably all by the same great artist. Main photo of plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a campesino carrying his load of wood amidst plants and cacti. This is the second of three plates, probably all by the same great artist. Closeup photo of the central scene. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a campesino carrying his load of wood amidst plants and cacti. This is the second of three plates, probably all by the same great artist. Photo of back of plate.
EE-19: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a campesino carrying his heavy load of cana, or sugar cane, amidst plants and cacti. This is the second of three plates, probably all by the same great artist. Condition is excellent. Size: 10 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $195.


Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a lovely house amidst plants and cacti. This is the third Tlaquepaque plate of three, all probably by the same great artist. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a lovely house amidst plants and cacti. This is the third Tlaquepaque plate of three, all probably by the same great artist. Photo of the central scene on the front of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a scene of a lovely house amidst plants and cacti. This is the third Tlaquepaque plate of three, all probably by the same great artist. Photo of the back side of plate.
EE-20: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a blackware plate with wonderful artwork from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930-40's. The plate has a beautiful border and a lovely scene of a house amidst plants and cacti. This is the third Tlaquepaque plate of three, all probably by the same great artist. Condition is excellent. Size: 10 1/2 inches diameter. Price: $195.

 

Mexican vintage pottery, a blackware plate from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. It features a very beautiful rural scene and a wonderful floral border. Main photo of plate. Mexican vintage pottery, a blackware plate from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. It features a very beautiful rural scene and a wonderful floral border. Closeup photo of central design of plate. Mexican vintage pottery, a blackware plate from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. It features a very beautiful rural scene and a wonderful floral border. Photo of the back side of the plate.
DD-1: Mexican vintage pottery, a blackware plate from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. It features a very beautiful rural scene and a wonderful floral border. The artwork is very crisp and excellent. Condition is excellent. Size: 9 3/4 inches diameter. Price: $175.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo pottery vase from Tonala, c. 1930's, attributed to the great artist Balbino Lucano. Main photo of vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo pottery vase from Tonala, c. 1930's, attributed to the great artist Balbino Lucano. Closeup photo of the floral designs on the vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo pottery vase from Tonala, c. 1930's, attributed to the great artist Balbino Lucano. Photo showing the bottom of the vase.
DD-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful petatillo pottery vase from Tonala, c. 1930's, attributed to the great artist Balbino Lucano. Lucano was one of the originators of petatillo (the crosshatching pattern in the background), and he was a master of fine decorative painting. This is a masterpiece of vintage Mexican folk art and a collector's dream! Condition is excellent. Size: 6 3/4 inches high by 4 3/4 inches diameter across the middle. Price: $400.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" with birds and flowers, attributed to the late Heriberto Castillo, father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" with birds and flowers, attributed to the late Heriberto Castillo, father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950. Closeup photo of the tree of life. Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" with birds and flowers, attributed to the late Heriberto Castillo, father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950. Another closeup photo. Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" with birds and flowers, attributed to the late Heriberto Castillo, father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950. Photo of the back side of the tree of life.
CC-4: Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a beautiful "tree of life" with birds and flowers, attributed to the late Heriberto Castillo, father of the very famous Alfonso Castillo, Izucar de Matamoros, c. 1950. The tree of life is extremely graceful in form and very colorfully decorated. Condition is good. Size: 13 1/4 inches high by 9 1/2 inches wide near the middle. It is 4 1/4 inches diameter across the base. Price: $245.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a blackware tile with a beautiful scene of a campesino gathering and bundling wood, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo of front of this tile. Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a blackware tile with a beautiful scene of a campesino gathering and bundling wood, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Closeup photo of campesino gathering wood. Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a blackware tile with a beautiful scene of a campesino gathering and bundling wood, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo showing the back of the tile.
CC-18: Mexican vintage pottery and folk art, a blackware tile with a beautiful scene of a campesino gathering and bundling wood, Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. The artwork on the tile is extremely fine. Condition is excellent. Size: 4 7/8 inches square. Price: $165.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo plate, Tonala, c. 1940's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo plate, Tonala, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of floral designs. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo plate, Tonala, c. 1940's. Photo of border of the plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo plate, Tonala, c. 1940's. Photo of back side of plate. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo plate, Tonala, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of the stamp on the back of the plate.
BB-13: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a wonderful petatillo plate, Tonala, c. 1940's. The plate has wonderful floral designs. It is signed on the back, "Hecho por Pedro Chavez B. Tonala, Jal". The artwork on the plate is very intricate and beautiful. Condition is excellent. Size: 8 5/8 inches diameter. Price: $165.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery duck standing next to a lovely blackware vase, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery duck standing next to a lovely blackware vase, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Another view of the duck. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery duck standing next to a lovely blackware vase, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. A photo of the back side of the duck. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery duck standing next to a lovely blackware vase, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. Photo of the bottom of the Tlaquepaque duck.
BB-11: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery duck standing next to a lovely blackware vase, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1930's. This piece is wonderfully formed and hand-decorated. This is a highly unique and endearing piece. Condition is excellent. Size: 8 1/4 inches high by 6 inches wide by 5 1/4 inches deep (front to back, near base). Price: $350.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a talavera tile from Puebla, c. 1940's. The tile is hand-painted with a scene of Don Quixote, the Man of La Mancha, mounted on his horse and holding his lance. Main photo.
AA-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a talavera tile from Puebla, c. 1940's. The tile is hand-painted with a scene of Don Quixote, the Man of La Mancha, mounted on his horse and holding his lance. He is headed toward a joust with a distant windmill. Condition is excellent. Size: 5 1/4 inches square. Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a Talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1940. Beautiful blue designs of the double-headed Hapsburg eagle, a wonderful plant with a flower, and a beautiful pomegranate (granada). Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a Talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1940. Beautiful blue designs of the double-headed Hapsburg eagle, a wonderful plant with a flower, and a beautiful pomegranate (granada). Another side of vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a Talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1940. Beautiful blue designs of the double-headed Hapsburg eagle, a wonderful plant with a flower, and a beautiful pomegranate (granada). Another side of vase showing a plant with a flower. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a Talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1940. Beautiful blue designs of the double-headed Hapsburg eagle, a wonderful plant with a flower, and a beautiful pomegranate (granada). A closeup of the double-headed eagle. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a Talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1940. Beautiful blue designs of the double-headed Hapsburg eagle, a wonderful plant with a flower, and a beautiful pomegranate (granada). Another view of the top of the vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a Talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1940. Beautiful blue designs of the double-headed Hapsburg eagle, a wonderful plant with a flower, and a beautiful pomegranate (granada). A view of the pomegranate on the vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a Talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1940. Beautiful blue designs of the double-headed Hapsburg eagle, a wonderful plant with a flower, and a beautiful pomegranate (granada). A view of the bottom of the vase.
Z-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a Talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1940. Beautiful blue designs of the double-headed Hapsburg eagle, a wonderful plant with a flower, and a beautiful pomegranate (granada). Condition is excellent. Size: 9 inches high by 5 inches wide (3 3/4 inches diameter across the mouth). Price: $375.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large charger from Oaxaca with a wonderful floral pattern, c. 1940's. Main photo showing the entire front side of the charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large charger from Oaxaca with a wonderful floral pattern, c. 1940's. Closeup photo of the floral decoration of the charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large charger from Oaxaca with a wonderful floral pattern, c. 1940's. Another closeup photo of the floral decoration of the charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large charger from Oaxaca with a wonderful floral pattern, c. 1940's. A photo of the back side of the charger. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large charger from Oaxaca with a wonderful floral pattern, c. 1940's. A photo showing the artist's signature on the back side of the charger.
Y-11: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a large charger from Oaxaca with a wonderful floral pattern, c. 1940's.The charger has a beautiful brown background with decorations painted in a cream color. It is signed, "Ignacio Jimenez, Oaxaca, Mexico", on the back. Condition is excellent to mint. Size: 14 inches diameter. Price: $195.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular dish with rural Mexican scene, blackware, from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular dish, blackware, with a wonderful scene of a snoozing Mexican peasant under a tree, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40's. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular dish, blackware, with a wonderful scene of a snoozing Mexican peasant under a tree, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40's. Photo showing the back of the dish. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular dish, blackware, with a wonderful scene of a snoozing Mexican peasant under a tree, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40's. Photo showing the stamp, MEXICO, on the bottom. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular dish, blackware, with a wonderful scene of a snoozing Mexican peasant under a tree, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40's. A photo showing a side view of the dish.
Y-3: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular dish, blackware, with a wonderful scene of a snoozing Mexican peasant under a tree, Tlaquepaque, c. 1930-40's. The scene of the Mexican peasant, and the wonderful tree and foliage are well-painted and very beautiful. The dish is marked on the bottom with the stamp, "MEXICO", in two places.
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Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Closeup photo of the central design scene of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Another photo of the central design. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Closeup photo of one corner of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Closeup showing the Mexican peasant's house. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Photo showing the bottom and sides of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Photo showing scenes painted on the sides of the bowl. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. Photo showing the ARIAS mark stamped on the bottom.
Y-9: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a beautiful six-sided bowl from Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, c. 1920-30. The bowl is stamped on the bottom, " ARIAS, MADE IN MEXICO". The bowl is hand-painted with wonderful rural scenes which cover the inside and each of the six sides of the bowl. This is a great piece for the collector of vintage Mexican pottery! Condition is excellent to mint. Size: 10 1/2 inches wide (point to point) by 3 inches high. Price: $650.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a ceramic Talavera tray from Puebla, c. 1960's. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a ceramic Talavera tray from Puebla, c. 1960's. Closeup photo of one corner of the ceramic Talavera tray. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a ceramic Talavera tray from Puebla, c. 1960's. Another closeup photo of the Talavera tray. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a ceramic Talavera tray from Puebla, c. 1960's. Another angle of the tray. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a ceramic Talavera tray from Puebla, c. 1960's. A photo showing the back side of the Talavera tray. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a ceramic Talavera tray from Puebla, c. 1960's. A closeup photo of the Rugerio signature on the back of the tray.
W-7: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a ceramic Talavera tray from Puebla, c. 1960's. The art-work on the Talavera tray is exceptional. It is signed on the back, "Rugerio, Pue-Mex", indicating that it comes from the now-closed and very famous fabrica of Rugerio. Condition is excellent. Size: 9 inches high by 9 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches deep (top to bottom of Talavera tray). Price: $195.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1930's. Wonderfully formed and painted, and fired multiple times, this is an outstanding piece of talavera. Main photo of talavera vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1930's. Wonderfully formed and painted, and fired multiple times, this is an outstanding piece of talavera. Second photo showing talavera vase. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1930's. Wonderfully formed and painted, and fired multiple times, this is an outstanding piece of talavera. Photo showing the bottom of the talavera vase.
V-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a lovely talavera vase from Puebla, c. 1930's. Wonderfully formed and painted, and fired multiple times, this is an outstanding piece of talavera. The artwork is extremely beautiful. Puebla is world-famous for its talavera ceramics, and this is a great example! Condition is excellent. Size: 7 1/4 inches tall by 4 1/2 inches diameter at shoulder (3 1/2 inches diameter at mouth). Price: $185.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a jar with lid, signed Arias, with floral decorations, c. 1930-40. Beautiful cream colored glaze with blue floral decorations. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a jar with lid, signed Arias, with floral decorations, c. 1930-40. Beautiful cream colored glaze with blue floral decorations. A photo of the open jar and lid. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a jar with lid, signed Arias, with floral decorations, c. 1930-40. Beautiful cream colored glaze with blue floral decorations. A photo of the Arias stamp on the bottom of jar. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a jar with lid, signed Arias, with floral decorations, c. 1930-40. Beautiful cream colored glaze with blue floral decorations. Another view of the jar.
T-1: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a jar with lid, signed Arias, with floral decorations, c. 1930-40. Beautiful cream colored glaze with blue floral decorations. This piece comes from the famous Arias shop in Tlaquepaque, well-known for the quality of its pottery and textiles. This is a very collectible piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art. Condition is excellent. Size: 4 inches high by 3 inches diameter. Price: $175.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico. Closeup photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico. Another closeup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico. Another closeup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico. Signature on bottom. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico. Photo of missing glaze on base.
T-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, and Mexican vintage folk art, a pottery bull with fine hand-painted decoration, c. 1950. Signed on the bottom, "Jose Trinidad Bernabe Lopez, Tonala, Jalisco Mexico." Petatillo background with incredible floral and animal decorations. This is a great piece of vintage Mexican fine/folk art. Condition is excellent; there are places where the original glaze did not "take" or was intentionally left off by the artist (Please, see close-up photos of the base in the Gallery and in photos above). Size: 9 inches long (front to back) by 6 inches high including horns by 4 1/2 inches wide (side to side) at base. Price: $325.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pulque or punch set with pitcher and 5 mugs in the form of Aztec gods, c. 1940. Wonderful blue glaze with hand-painted faces and decorations on each piece. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pulque or punch set with pitcher and 5 mugs in the form of Aztec gods, c. 1940. Wonderful blue glaze with hand-painted faces and decorations on each piece. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pulque or punch set with pitcher and 5 mugs in the form of Aztec gods, c. 1940. Wonderful blue glaze with hand-painted faces and decorations on each piece. Photo of back of pitcher. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pulque or punch set with pitcher and 5 mugs in the form of Aztec gods, c. 1940. Wonderful blue glaze with hand-painted faces and decorations on each piece. Closeup. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pulque or punch set with pitcher and 5 mugs in the form of Aztec gods, c. 1940. Wonderful blue glaze with hand-painted faces and decorations on each piece. Another closeup.
T-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a pulque or punch set with pitcher and 5 mugs in the form of Aztec gods, c. 1940. Wonderful blue glaze with hand-painted faces and decorations on each piece. A very similar set is pictured in the wonderful book Popular Arts of Mexico by Donna McMenanim, page 68. These sets are indeed wonderful and are highly collectible! Condition is excellent; I see no nicks or other problems worthy of mention on any of the pieces. Size: the pitcher is 11 1/2 inches high by 4 3/4 inches wide (side to side) at the base by 6 inches deep (front to back including the handle; the 5 mugs are each 6 3/4 inches high by 3 inches wide by 4 inches deep (front to back) including handles. Price: $950.

 

Mexican vintaqge pottery and ceramics, a Bandera-ware pottery charger, c. 1930. This charger features a wonderful bird sitting on top of a cactus. This type of pottery is called bandera (Spanish for "flag") because of the colors of red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag. Condition is excellent. Main photo. Mexican vintaqge pottery and ceramics, a Bandera-ware pottery charger, c. 1930. This charger features a wonderful bird sitting on top of a cactus. This type of pottery is called bandera (Spanish for "flag") because of the colors of red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag. Condition is excellent.. Closeup photo of vintage pottery charger. Mexican vintaqge pottery and ceramics, a Bandera-ware pottery charger, c. 1930. This charger features a wonderful bird sitting on top of a cactus. This type of pottery is called bandera (Spanish for "flag") because of the colors of red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag. Condition is excellent. Photo of back of charger.
P-4: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a banderaware pottery charger with "starry night" decoration, c. 1930. This charger features a wonderful bird sitting on top of a cactus. The artwork is very detailed and lovely! This type of pottery is called bandera (Spanish for "flag") because of the colors of red, green, and white, the colors of the Mexican flag. Condition is excellent. Size: 13 1/4 inches diameter. Price: $395.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a clay figure of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, Barrio de Luz, c. 1940. Diego was married to the also famous artist, Frida Kahlo. This pottery piece is very well done and is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a clay figure of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, Barrio de Luz, c. 1940. Diego was married to the also famous artist, Frida Kahlo. This pottery piece is very well done and is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art. Photo of side of pottery figure. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a clay figure of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, Barrio de Luz, c. 1940. Diego was married to the also famous artist, Frida Kahlo. This pottery piece is very well done and is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art. Photo of back of figure.
P-6: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics and Mexican vintage folk art, a clay figure of Mexican artist Diego Rivera, Barrio de Luz, c. 1940. Diego was married to the also famous artist, Frida Kahlo. This pottery piece is very well done and is a wonderful piece of Mexican folk art. Given the age of the piece, it does show some wear, which only adds to the very life-like appearance of Diego. Size: 9 3/4 inches tall by 4 1/4 inches wide by 3 inches deep (front to back). Price: $275.

 

Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular Fantasia dish with wonderful deer, from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, c. 1930. Main photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular Fantasia dish with wonderful deer, from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, c. 1930. A closeup photo. Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular Fantasia dish with wonderful deer, from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, c. 1930. A second closeup photo showing one of the deer on the Fantasia dish.
O-5: Mexican vintage pottery and ceramics, a rectangular Fantasia dish with wonderful deer, from Tonala or Tlaquepaque, c. 1930. The painting on this piece of pottery is exceptional. Size: 11 1/2 inches wide by 9 1/2 inches high by 2 inches deep. Price: $275.

 

Mexican vintage pottery/ceramics, Tlaquepaque bowl with bird and floral designs, 1930.Mexican vintage pottery, Tlaquepaque bowl, closeup of Mexican peasant carrying a heavy load.Mexican vintage pottery, Tlaquepaque bowl, closeup photo of side designs, floral with peasant and bird.Mexican vintage pottery, Tlaquepaque bowl, closeup photo of floral designs around side.Mexican vintage pottery, photo of inside of Tlaquepaque bowl.
E-6: Mexican vintage pottery/ceramics: Tlaquepaque bowl with bird and floral designs, c. 1930. Size: 6 1/2" high by 12" diameter at top of bowl. Condition is very good; there are 2-3 slight nicks in the glaze on the very bottom edge. Price: $1100.

 

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