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Exceptional early San Ildefonso Pueblo black-on-black pottery vessel by renowned potter Maria Martinez and her husband Julian Martinez, dating to their collaborative period of 1925–1943. The underside bears the hand-incised “Marie + Julian” joint signature.
* Approx. 4 1/2” maximum diameter × 3” high
* Approx. 2 1/2” opening
* Hand-coiled and stone-polished blackware
* Polished black ground with matte-black geometric decoration
* Four-panel design with stylized wing/feather-like elements
* Pottery formed and polished by Maria; design painted by Julian
* Signed Marie + Julian on underside
* Circa 1925–1943, likely 1930s
* No chips or cracks
* Very good overall vintage condition with light surface wear consistent with age
I also have another piece listed- same era from same Estate!
The form, black-on-black technique, geometric decoration and joint signature are characteristic of Maria and Julian’s celebrated San Ildefonso pottery. Period specialist examples confirm the Marie + Julian signature and similar geometric decoration during this collaboration.
