Martinez, Adam – Black Clay Bear (1980’s)
5" long x 3"h
$ 800.00
This black polishhed bear is by Adam Martinez. Adam was the youngest son of Maria Martinez, and Santana (his wife) painted Maria’s pottery in the 1940-50’s. Adam made clay bear figures in the 1980’s and 1990s and they are just signed by him. They are clay and stone polished. This bear has a stylized head an body. It is signed on the bottom “Adam”. It is in excellent condition with no chips, cracks, restoration or repair. Definitely a classic piece!
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Martinez, Santana (1909 - 2002) & Adam (1904 - 2000)
Adam Martinez was a son of renown potter, Maria Martinez. He worked on pottery with his wife, Santana Roybal Martinez. She was a niece of Tonita Roybal. The Roybal family were noted for their paintings. Santana also painted the designs on Maria's pottery from the 1940s through the 1950s. Santana and Adam worked together on pottery from the 1960s to 90s. Their work is classic black-on-black in style.