Sermel Tonala Lizard Paper Mache Mexico Signed Ser - Mel
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:49833961 | Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico |
| Modified Item: No | Culture: Mexican |
| Handmade: Yes |
Sermel Tonala Lizard Paper Mache Mexico Signed Ser-MelExcellent Condition. No chips or cracks in decorative paint and lacquer. Some wear on bottom of piece consistent with age. Please see photos for details. Measures 6.5" long x 3.5" wide x 2.5" high.This piece is painted with a vibrant green paint as the base. Then decorated with lime green body and complimented with white and pink scales. A fanciful banded tail with blue and yellow circles, and red face with yellow and black eye area... complete the color riot. This is a tremendous example of Sermel product. It is well marked on the underside, "SER-MEL Mexico Tonala, Jal(isco)" with an additional figural bird signature. Please see photos for details.
"SerMel workshop was founded in 1963 by Sergio Bustamante and Melquiades Preciado, the name Ser-Mel is a combination of the first three letters of their names.
Their fine and original artwork was immediately recognized in Mexico and around the world.
In 1972 they won the gold medal given by the government's exportation agency for the high sales of their original design egg.
By the end of the 1970's Sergio Bustamante left the workshop. Melquiades Preciado and his brothers Luis and Fausto kept in charge of Sermel".Please see my other listings for another Tonala piece. I can combine shipping. Please message me before the final purchase step to get a revised invoice from me. I will accept undamaged returns within 30 days. But I know you are going to be thrilled with this purchase!
"SerMel workshop was founded in 1963 by Sergio Bustamante and Melquiades Preciado, the name Ser-Mel is a combination of the first three letters of their names.
Their fine and original artwork was immediately recognized in Mexico and around the world.
In 1972 they won the gold medal given by the government's exportation agency for the high sales of their original design egg.
By the end of the 1970's Sergio Bustamante left the workshop. Melquiades Preciado and his brothers Luis and Fausto kept in charge of Sermel".Please see my other listings for another Tonala piece. I can combine shipping. Please message me before the final purchase step to get a revised invoice from me. I will accept undamaged returns within 30 days. But I know you are going to be thrilled with this purchase!
