Posted 9 years ago
Budek
(314 items)
Hello again,
I picked this up today as well. I think it's Mexican, but I haven't been able to find other Mexican pieces like it.
Some of it looks hand sculpted, but most areas appear to be mold made, then attached.
I think it's terrific!
It measures approximately 4+1/2" inches high, 5" inches long
Where some parts join the whole you can see an armature wire that makes the connection. The cactus at the tail end can be wiggled with a firm hold of them.
The figures and gestures of the boys are wonderful!
Unfortunately it's unsigned.
Any help identifying it would be welcome.
Thank You,
Tony
The scene is so full of life and well modelled :-)
Love the non colored finish and all the piece!
Thanks for the loves, Alan and kyratango, and thanks for the kind comment, kyra!
all much appreciated.
I think it's the right word"Terrific"They look to have lot of fun there, i kinda agree with kyra, i like the non coloured scene to.......
Nice find.
Alan
Hello Alan, Thank You for the kind comment!!
You very welcome Budek
Alan
beautiful! i've never seen Mexican pottery that buff color before. actually, not true! does it have a sweet smell to it? if so, then it's barro dulce - sweet clay. it smells almost like a mild perfume. sweet piece!!
Thanks for the loves, Kevin, racer, mike, David, manikin, and ho2,
all very welcome!
and Thanks for the interesting comment ho2, I love the idea of a sweet clay, I'll give it a sniff.
Hello!! This piece is Mexican, and it was produced by the Panduro family ~ the best known and most talented of the Mexican artists who made these market figurines and cameo scenes. Some were painted. Some were left this lovely soft terra cotta color. It's an adorable piece!! We have a few of these in our Mexican Pottery Collection. My guess would be that this one is from the 1940's ~ I'll double check that, and get back to you!! :D
Sorry, didn't find any better info ~ its difficult to nail down a date since many of these artists created over several decades. I do believe its safe to say this piece is mid-century or earlier.
You are correct!! They were formed with a combination of molds and hand sculpting. You have an amazing eclectic collection!! :D
So cute.
My mom has one very similar. She said she bought it in Tamala Mexico. There was a person sitting in the town making them.
Tanaka Mexico. Excuse the typo.
Tonala Mexico. My spellcheck!!!