Martinez, Santana & Adam -Plainware Jar (1980s)
$ 375.00
This is a classic plainware jar by Santana and Adam Martinez. Adam was the youngest son of Maria Martinez, and Santana (his wife) painted Maria’s pottery in the 1940-50s. The entire surface of this piece is fully polished. The bowl was fired a glassy black coloration. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Santana + Adam”. It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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This is a classic bowl by Santana and Adam Martinez. Adam was the youngest son of Maria Martinez, and Santana (his wife) painted Maria’s pottery in the 1940-50s. The entire surface of this piece is fully polished. It is painted with a rain and cloud pattern. The bowl was fired a glassy black coloration. It is signed on the bottom in the clay, “Santana + Adam”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair.
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Martinez, Santana (1909 - 2002) & Adam (1904 - 2000)
Adam Martinez was the son of a renowned potter, Maria Martinez. He worked on pottery with his wife, Santana Roybal Martinez. She was the niece of Tonita Roybal. The Roybal family were noted for their paintings. Santana also painted the designs on Maria's pottery from the 1940s to the 1950s. Santana and Adam worked together on pottery from the 1960s to the 90s. Their work is classic black-on-black in style.