Vintage Oaxacan Angel with Candle - Signed Master Guillermina Aguilar

Provenance & Collection History

• This hand-painted clay figure is a signed work by Guillermina Aguilar Alcántara, one of the renowned "Grandes Maestros" of Oaxacan pottery.

• It originates from an extensive private collection of Mexican folk art, curated alongside masterworks by the Linares, Melchor, and Demetrio Aguilar families.

• Guillermina’s work is highly collectible for its expressive simplicity and vibrant use of color.

Artistic Details

• The Master’s Mark: The reverse side features the hand-incised "G.S.A." signature, the traditional mark for Guillermina Aguilar (Silva).

• Vibrant Iconography: The angel is depicted in a soft pink robe, holding a white candle with a bright orange flame, topped with a striking yellow halo and turquoise-backed wings.

• Signature Style: Features the calm, dignified facial expression and hand-formed clay details that define Guillermina’s figurative style.

• Dimensions: A perfect cabinet piece or tree ornament, standing approximately 3 inches tall as shown in images

• Display: Includes an integrated wire loop on the back for hanging.

Condition & Vintage Integrity

• Surface: The polychrome paint is remarkably well-preserved with minimal wear to the high-contrast pigments.

• Structure: Solid, original condition; the clay is stable with no chips or structural repairs.

• Authenticity: The visible Barro Rojo base and hand-tooled signature confirm its authentic origin from the Aguilar family kiln in Oaxaca