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Stamped MODESTA FERNANDEZ Metepec Tree of Life Vtg Mexican Candelabra SOTENO For Sale
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Stamped MODESTA FERNANDEZ Metepec Tree of Life Vtg Mexican Candelabra SOTENO:
$2100.00
TREE OF LIFE NATIVITY CANDELABRA
METEPEC, MEXICO - circa 1950s
STAMPED/MARKED MODESTA FERNANDEZ
An amazing early example of Metepec Mexican folk art in clay, made by one of its greatest practitioners. The Soteno family in Metepec is one of the main families of ceramic artisans specializing in Arbol de la Vida (Tree of Life)sculptures and put Metepec on the map for one of Mexico\'s main ceramic centers.
The family\'s prominence began with Modesta Fernández Mata, the mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of the Soteno potters today, who began experimenting making more decorative items along with utilitarian ones. The generations after her have learned the craft and improved on it, starting as children working with parents and grandparents. Two notable members of the family are Tiburcio and Oscar, second and third generation respectively, who have won various awards and have their works in collections worldwide.
According to my research, the body of this piece is hand modeled, then smaller pieces attached with wires, fired into the clay. Bright colors are painted on a white ground with wires connecting flowers, leaves, birds in typical Tree of Life fashion.
Dimensions:16 inches high12 inches wide (widest part)Basecircumference: 4.25\"Weight: 4 lbs. 2 oz.
Condition: Excellent with age appropriate wear. Some candlewax, dust, small scrapes in the paint. Most notable scrape is on the back of the middle candle holder. Structure of the body looks solid. No visible cracks or repairs in cracks. Please review photos as part of the description.
Signature Confirmation includedInsurance included
Comes from a smoke free home. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you for looking!
Stamped MODESTA FERNANDEZ Metepec Tree of Life Vtg Mexican Candelabra SOTENO $2100.00
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