Oaxacan Clay Muñeca by Josefina Aguilar—Woman w/ Dog & Watermelons View Watchlist >
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Lot # A814
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Oaxacan Clay Muñeca by Josefina Aguilar—Woman w/ Dog & Watermelons
Expressive hand-modeled and hand-painted terracotta figure by Josefina Aguilar (Ocotlán de Morelos, Oaxaca, Mexico). The vendor balances a purple tray piled with watermelon slices while cradling a gray dog and a pink flower—a joyful market-day scene rendered with Aguilar’s serene eyes, incised toes, and confident, cheerful color. Signed “Josefina Aguilar” on the underside.
Her figures—narrative clay muñecas that depict Oaxacan life, religion, and folklore—earned international attention in the 1970s (notably collected by Nelson Rockefeller) and appear in major museum collections, including the Museum of International Folk Art (Santa Fe) and Mexic-Arte Museum (Austin). This compact, signed example captures Aguilar’s hallmark artistry: vivid color, expressive modeling, and engaging storytelling.
Condition
Fair overall. Chip at the tip of one watermelon; areas of paint touch-up; the dog’s head has been reattached. Additional scattered surface wear and small paint losses from age and handling. Please review photos.
Dimensions/Size
7 x 3 x 3 in (H x W x D).
Soup can shown for scale (not included).
