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Gutierrez, Lela & Van – 9″ Tall Polychrome Jar with Swirling Birds (1930s)
7"w x 9.25"h
$ 2,200.00
Lela Gutierrez began making pottery in the 1930s with her husband, Van Gutierrez. After Van passed away in 1956 she continued to make pottery with her son, Luther Gutierrez. This large jar is polished at the base. The remainder is fully painted. There are at least nine different colors of clay used on this piece! The jar has swirling birds along with cloud, pueblo and corn designs. It is a striking use of designs and color! Note the use of various colors, and especially the purple and blue, that we see in their earlier work. Typical of their earlier painted pieces, there is open space along with complex designs. Definitely a fascinating piece! It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed, “Lela Van” on the bottom.
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Lela Gutierrez began making pottery in the 1930s with her husband, Van Gutierrez. After Van passed away in 1956 she continued to make pottery with her son, Luther Gutierrez. This large jar is polished at the base. The remainder is fully painted. There are at least nine different colors of clay used on this piece! The jar has swirling birds along with cloud, pueblo and corn designs. It is a striking use of designs and color! Note the use of various colors, and especially the purple and blue, that we see in their earlier work. Typical of their earlier painted pieces, there is open space along with complex designs. Definitely a fascinating piece! It is in very good condition with no chips, cracks, restoration, or repair. It is signed, “Lela Van” on the bottom.