Parkhurst Photograph Maria Julian Martinez San Ildefonso Poveka Autographed Book
Item History & Price
Artist: Talcott Harmon Parkhurst (November 4, 1883-August 14, 1952) New Mexico, New YorkDescription: vintage original sepia photograph of potters Maria and Julian Martinez, San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico. Signed lower right and stamped to the verso, "T. Harmon Parkhurst Santa Fe New Mexico Copyrighted". Est. 1925-1945.Measurements: Image: 10 3/8 x 6 1/2 in. Paper: 14 x 11 in. Matte: 17.25 x 13.25 in.State: early vintage original good condition with a couple of light stains, a crescent shape in...dentations on the left side. Light wear to edges. Tipped in to matte. Local inspections very welcome. No returns please.
Book: title 'Maria: the Potter of San Ildefonso'. Printed October 1960. Card No 48-2101. Published by University of Oklahoma Press: Norman. The book is in good condition without writing or dogears, signed 'Maria Poveka'. There is a dedication on the front cover. Light shelf wear to dust jacket.
Other: courtesy metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/736324; "Maria and Julian Martinez, of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, are among the most widely acclaimed 20th-century American potters. Inspired by the findings of archeologists, Maria led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans. Between 1919 and 1943, Maria shaped the pots and Julian painted the designs—the first acknowledged male artist of their Pueblo to do so."
Excerpt: econtent.unm.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/parkhurst. "Self-taught as a photographer, Parkhurst was part of a ca. 1910 Smithsonian Institution expedition to study the ruins at Santa Rita de los Frijoles in Frijoles Canyon (now Bandelier National Monument). Following that project, he was hired by the Museum of New Mexico at the Palace of the Governors where he worked under the tutelage of Jesse L. Nusbaum between 1910 and 1915. In Nusbaum’s absences working in the field, Parkhurst would often replace him as the senior museum photographer. Initially self-taught, Parkhurst learned so much from Nusbaum that his early work in Santa Fe greatly resembles his mentor’s. They both used 5 x 7 glass plate negatives and often made nearly identical exposures." ***Please look closely at the pictures and feel free to ask questions prior to bidding*** Shipping, payment: buyer pays for shipping. Local inspections and / or pick-up is very welcome! Buyer should contact me within 3 days of auction close and I expect payment within 7 days as well. Also please request an invoice or wait for us to issue an invoice before paying for your item(s). This will help ensure that shipping is calculated correctly.
Book: title 'Maria: the Potter of San Ildefonso'. Printed October 1960. Card No 48-2101. Published by University of Oklahoma Press: Norman. The book is in good condition without writing or dogears, signed 'Maria Poveka'. There is a dedication on the front cover. Light shelf wear to dust jacket.
Other: courtesy metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/736324; "Maria and Julian Martinez, of the San Ildefonso Pueblo, New Mexico, are among the most widely acclaimed 20th-century American potters. Inspired by the findings of archeologists, Maria led a revival of ancient pottery styles among Pueblo artisans. Between 1919 and 1943, Maria shaped the pots and Julian painted the designs—the first acknowledged male artist of their Pueblo to do so."
Excerpt: econtent.unm.edu/cdm/landingpage/collection/parkhurst. "Self-taught as a photographer, Parkhurst was part of a ca. 1910 Smithsonian Institution expedition to study the ruins at Santa Rita de los Frijoles in Frijoles Canyon (now Bandelier National Monument). Following that project, he was hired by the Museum of New Mexico at the Palace of the Governors where he worked under the tutelage of Jesse L. Nusbaum between 1910 and 1915. In Nusbaum’s absences working in the field, Parkhurst would often replace him as the senior museum photographer. Initially self-taught, Parkhurst learned so much from Nusbaum that his early work in Santa Fe greatly resembles his mentor’s. They both used 5 x 7 glass plate negatives and often made nearly identical exposures." ***Please look closely at the pictures and feel free to ask questions prior to bidding*** Shipping, payment: buyer pays for shipping. Local inspections and / or pick-up is very welcome! Buyer should contact me within 3 days of auction close and I expect payment within 7 days as well. Also please request an invoice or wait for us to issue an invoice before paying for your item(s). This will help ensure that shipping is calculated correctly.
