Folk art tin-glazed earthenware vase, Gorky Gonzalez (Guanajuato, Mexico, 1939-2017), in a white glaze, having rolled rim over dimpled body, with protruding Nahual masks in relief, signed underfoot, approx 14.75"h, 7"diam, 6.75lbs **Provenance: From the estate of Connie Todd (Constance Clare Todd, Austin, Texas, 1941-2024). For many years, Connie Todd was the personal assistant to prominent Austin-based book publisher, photographer, and author Bill Wittliff (William Dale Wittliff, American, active in Austin, Texas, 1940-2019). Bill Wittliff wrote celebrated screenplays such as "Lonesome Dove" (1982), "Legends of the Fall" (1994), and "Barbarosa" (2000), and founded the regionally-oriented publishing company, Encino Press, with his wife Sally in 1963. Connie Todd later served as the founding director of the Wittliff Collections at Texas State University from 1997-2010, transforming it into an internationally-acclaimed collection through noteworthy acquisitions such as the Cormac McCarthy archive. After retiring from Texas State, Connie Todd spent time traveling the world with friends and family.** **PLEASE NOTE: Mexican folk art pieces are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.**

4.27.25-In my opinion regarding LOT: 3025, a careful UV light examination reveals no evidence of chips, cracks, or restorations, minor inherent imperfections are present some pitting, minute glaze pops, glaze skips (one visible at the rim), and slight roughness and wear underfoot, the vase would benefit from a gentle cleaning some dirt and grime are noted to both the interior and exterior surfaces, no significant losses are observed, please see attached images

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