Curran, Alvin – Red Clay Bear with Heartline and Turquoise Eyes (1990’s)
$ 850.00
Alvin Curran was possibly the most refined and sophisticated San Juan style potter of his generation. He was married to Dolores Curran and his daughter is Ursula Curran, both of whom continue to make pottery. Alvin took the traditional style of incised San Juan polychrome pottery and refined his carving and painted designs. This is only the second clay bear we have had from him in over 20 years! The bear is rounded on the body and incised with a heartline. There are inset turquoise eyes. The “heartline” is symbolic of the breath as the life force of the animal. This bear was traditionally fired red. It is signed on the bottom, “A. Curran”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
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Alvin Curran was possibly the most refined and sophisticated San Juan style potter of his generation. He was married to Dolores Curran and his daughter is Ursula Curran, both of whom continue to make pottery. Alvin took the traditional style of incised San Juan polychrome pottery and refined his carving and painted designs. This is only the second clay bear we have had from him in over 20 years! The bear is rounded on the body and incised with a heartline. There are inset turquoise eyes. The “heartline” is symbolic of the breath as the life force of the animal. This bear was traditionally fired red. It is signed on the bottom, “A. Curran”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.
