Gonzales, Tse-Pe – Black-and-Sienna Bear (1980’s)

5" long x 3.25"h

$ 800.00

Tse-Pe Gonzales is a son of noted potter Rose Gonzales.  This is one of his clay bears.  It is beautifully formed with a fully polished body and a sharp edge toward the legs.  The entire piece is fully polished and was fired a deep black. There is a sienna band around the edge of the legs. The area separating the legs is matte and also sienna.  It is a classic style of his bears.  It is signed on the back leg, “Tse-Pe.   It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair.