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Lot # K506
System ID # 25143937
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17" Ortega “Hotel” Hand-Painted Folk Art Sculpture – Figural Tower
Playful, vibrant, and brimming with personality, this hand-sculpted and hand-painted folk art tower is boldly signed “ORTEGA” on the back. Standing 17 inches tall, the multilevel “Hotel” bursts with storytelling charm—each floor populated by whimsical figures, lively birds on wire mounts, and colorful flowers, all set against brilliantly painted architectural details. The humorous rooftop water tank and hand-lettered HOTEL sign complete the narrative.
The “Ortega” signature appears on numerous pieces within the broader Mexican folk-art tradition, where artists often sculpt imaginative scenes rich in color and motion. While the surname is common among several artisan families, the spirited style, palette, and modeling here align closely with the whimsical clay-and-paint practices found in regional folk workshops..
Condition
Excellent condition with no damage observed. Paintwork is clean and vibrant, sculpted figures and wire-mounted birds appear intact, and surfaces show no notable wear. Please review photos for full details.
Dimensions
17" x 6" x 5.5" (Height x Width x Depth).
Soup can shown in photos for scale.
