Maria Martinez (1887-1980) and Santana Martinez (1909-2002) - San Ildefonso Black on Black Plate, 0.875" x 5.25"

Signed "Marie + Santana". This plate is in good condition. There is a chip on the rim, some surface wear and some minor indentations. Acquired from a private collection in New Mexico. The owner's father had this commissioned specifically with Maria Martinez. He was a nuclear physicist at the Manhattan Project during World War II. He was good friends with Maria and Julian Martinez. The owner has authorized us to lower the price from $1,075 to $845.