Gorky Gonzales (Guanajuato, Mexico, b.1939) hand-made and painted ceramic compote, with ribbon-form handles, on flared base

height 8 in. x width 15 in. x depth 12 in. 

Provenance: The Estate collection of late teacher and humanitarian Douglas Rhodenbaugh, from his historic downtown Austin, Texas home. Mr. Rhodenbaugh spent decades traveling throughout Latin America assuming his vast collection of folk and fine arts, often buying pieces directly from the artisans he met on his travels.