03 - Pueblo Pottery, Important San Ildefonso Pottery: c. 1890-1910 Olla Attributed to Marianita Roybal, Black on Red (10.25" ht x 11.5" d), c. 1890-1910
Hand coiled clay pottery, 10 1/4" high x 11 1/2" diameter
In mint condition with strong paint. Attributed to Marianita Roybal (1843-~1910), earliest recognized southwest potter and mother of Tonita Peña. Investment-grade example. Reference: "Three great potters of San Ildefonso and their legacy: Tonita Peña, Marianita Roybal, Dominguita Pino" (Jonathan Batkin, American Indian Art Magazine. Vol. 16, No. 4, Autumn 1991). Marianita Roybal's sister Maximiliana is considered one of the first painters of Maria Martinez pottery and painted many of Maria Martinez's early unsigned polychrome pots.
071110-09
$11,500
03 - Pueblo Pottery, Important Antique Hopi Pottery: c. 1900-1920 Polychrome Jar, Unsigned, Possible Nampeyo (5" ht x 8" d), c. 1900-1920
Hand coiled clay pottery
Consistent with stylized bird painting to works by Nampeyo of Hano. Mint or near mint condition with no damage.
1802-01
$3,950
03 - Pueblo Pottery, Probable Nampeyo Hopi Pottery: c. 1910 Large Canteen, Shalako Kachina and Sunflower Motifs (9.25" ht), c. 1910
9 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 inches
Unsigned, but likely by Nampeyo of Hano. Polychrome pottery canteen with Shalako Kachina on one side and floral pattern on reverse. Two lugs with braided leather strap. Some fading of the paint as pictured.
100626-02
$6,500
03 - Pueblo Pottery, Antique Santo Domingo Pottery: c. 1890-1920 Large Doughbowl (12" d), c. 1890-1920
Hand coiled clay pottery, 5 x 12 inches
160623-07
$2,950