RARE Vintage Martin Renteria Papier Mache Mexican Folk Art Jester Sculpture 14.5 For Sale

Good vintage condition with age-related surface wear, creasing, scuffs, and areas of finish loss. There is visible cracking and possible prior stabilization around the lower leg, as pictured. The base also shows normal wear. The intentionally crinkled and irregular surface is characteristic of handmade papier-mâché artwork.

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A wonderfully unusual vintage Mexican folk-art sculpture handmade from papier-mâché by artist Martin Renteria. The whimsical figure features an exaggerated long nose, pointed hat, dramatically folded clothing, and a large red lobster-like form carried over the shoulder.

Rich shades of red, green, brown, black, and gold give the sculpture a theatrical, surreal character. The figure is balanced in a lively one-legged pose on a square base.

• Artist: Martin Renteria
• Label: “Papel Mexico – Hecho a Mano – Martin Renteria”
• Country of origin: Mexico
• Material: Papier-mâché/paper, paint, and mixed internal supports
• Height: Approximately 14.5 inches
• Depth: Approximately 9 inches
• Width: Approximately 3 inches
• Style: Mexican folk art, whimsical, surrealist
• Production: Handmade
• Estimated period: Late 20th century
• Quantity: One sculpture

Martin Renteria is associated with distinctive handmade Mexican papier-mâché figures featuring elongated proportions, expressive poses, colorful costumes, and whimsical subjects. His labeled pieces are part of Mexico’s traditional cartonería craft, in which layered paper is shaped and hardened into decorative sculptures. Each handmade figure may vary in its details, colors, and surface texture.

This expressive sculpture would make a distinctive accent for:

• Mexican folk-art or Latin American art collections
• Eclectic, maximalist, or bohemian interiors
• Surrealist and theatrical décor
• Artist studios, libraries, and conversation-piece displays
• Collections of handmade papier-mâché or cartonería figures

Because this is a lightweight, handmade papier-mâché sculpture, it should be handled carefully and displayed away from moisture and direct sunlight. The unusual composition and dramatic movement make it an especially eye-catching collectible.

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