#1015 • Marvin and Frances Martinez, SDP, and Alonso Black on Black Pottery

Part of Professor’s Collection Part One: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $105.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $175-250 Artist: Marvin and Frances Martinez, SDP, and Alonso  Title: Black on Black Pottery Origin: South West America, New Mexico, Pueblo, San Ildefonso Medium: Earthenware Dimensions: Feather Designed Pot- 3.5x2.5in Condition: No visible cracks or chips Additional Information: A Pueblo black on black feathered designed piece of pottery made by Marvin and Frances Martinez. Majority of the pot is a shiny black except for the upper band which is matte black with the shiny black feather design in the center. The pot is signed and has the location on the bottom. The second black on black piece is decorated with a geometric tassel design around the edge. The pot is a miniature piece and signed by the artist S. D. P. The third piece is a black on black piece of pottery with a carved out wave design. The raised part of the intaglio carved sculpture is smooth and shiny while the carved areas are matte black. The bottom is signed by the artist although, it is eligible.  The fourth piece is a black on black pot decorated with geometric shapes. The pot has a wide body and wide opening. The piece is from Santa Clara and the bottom is hand signed.