A MEXICAN FOLK ART TERRACOTTA POTTERY FIGURAL SCULPTURE, MID 20TH CENTURY, "Ancestors en el Cielo/Ancestors in Heaven," PROBABLY OCUMICHO, MICHOACAN, brightly painted leaves and flowers arranged in an arbor and two pedestals surrounding eight skeletons, on a wide rectangular plinth base, in an arrangement likely for use in a Dia de los Muertos altar. Height: 13 1/2" Width: 15 1/4" Depth: 7 1/2"

Some paint losses, soil, dust debris, one leaf now lacking, some discoloration within the flower petals, hair trapped within the glaze, and areas with various colored paint drips, likely by the hand of the artist, but otherwise in very good condition, wear commensurate with age and use. Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.