Item#738E-Mata Ortiz Butterfly Polychrome Olla Vase Pottery by Lupe Soto
Item#738E-Mata Ortiz Butterfly Polychrome Olla Vase Pottery by Lupe Soto
Large hand painted Mata Ortiz butterfly themed olla vase by Lupe Soto. The artist uses his signature design of either animals or butterflies connected together with tree branch type paths. Mr. Soto is a very popular potter in Mata Ortiz and his pottery can be seen in many collections across the United States and other countries.
The large vase measures 7" tall by approximately 8" across. The mouth is 3 3/8" diameter and the vase measures approximately 29" circumference around the widest area. It weighs a hefty 2 lbs 14 ounces and is signed Lupe Soto. We will need t double box the vase for safety and reason for high shipping. The large vase is in perfect condition! $289.95
Mata Ortiz remains highly popular especially in the southwest United States and some other parts of the country. The best pieces now sell for thousands of dollars although good work can still be had for as little as five. Medium sized vessels can bring up to $2,500 USD. Most pieces are priced in dollars because most of the production goes to the United States. The finest pieces are those made with white clay and those made by Quezada run considerably more. Collectors of the pottery include Sandra Day O'Conner and Laura Bush. (wikipedia)
