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Mexican Folk Artist Bookcase Hand Carved Alejandro Guadalupe Garcia
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A remarkable, hand carved, natural pine bookcase by Mexican Artisan Alejandro Guadalupe Garcia. He is a Purhepecha wood …
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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
A remarkable, hand carved, natural pine bookcase by Mexican Artisan Alejandro Guadalupe Garcia. He is a Purhepecha wood worker who carves traditional Purhepecha symbols in his work. He is recognized by Mexican Folk Art Associations. The bookcase is made with mortise and tenon construction. It is made with locally sourced pine from Veracruz. It has three shelves with paneled back, carvings and scalloped edges. Carving on top and sides. Hencho En Mexico on back. The pine is a little whiter than the photos show. Mostly like the photo that shows just the first two shelves. In excellent condition, no serious damage or repairs. Weighs 50lbs.
A bit of history:
In the forests that surround Pátzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico, pine grows fervently. For this reason, the Purhepecha are known for their woodwork. Over time many intricate designs have been lost as the global marketplace demands “modern” and minimal furniture. Alejandro Guadalupe García, however, is determined to renew interest in the traditional and detailed designs made up of pre-hispanic Purhepecha symbols.
Alejandro Guadalupe García begins with either locally sourced pine, or red cedar and piñon from Veracruz. A band saw is used to cut the wood before it can be sanded. Detailed designs that stem from the natural surroundings (birds, butterflies, flowers, and fish) are drawn on each piece of wood before chisels and gouges are used to carve them in.
Alejandro’s father made traditional carved furniture, teaching Alejandro along the way. At the age of 12 Alejandro won his first youth artisan competition in Michoacan. The experience inspired him to continue honing his craft. He has since won numerous awards and is featured in Banamex Cultural Foundation’s “Grandes Maestros del Arte Popular Mexicano. Veinte Años”. Both of his sons, Alejandro Guadalupe Zoreque and José Alfredo Guadalupe Zoreque, are following in the footsteps of their father and grandfather as artisanal woodworkers.
Please note the following item specifics:
OVERALL SIZE IN INCHES: 39 wide x 11 deep x 49 high.
COLOR: Locally sourced pine
YEAR: c1960
OVERALL CONDITION (SEE SCALE BELOW):
CONDITION:C&-Excellent
MATERIAL: Pine
MAKER: Alejandro Guadalupe Garcia, Mexico
CONDITION GRADING SCALE: C10-New, never used. C9-Mint C8-Near mint C7-Excellent C6-Very good C5-Good C4-Fair
[BB24450000-50LBS-49x39x11P/U]
TAGS:
Mexican folk art
Alejandro Garcia
Guadalupe Garcia
locally sourced pine
hand carved bookcase
3 shelf bookcase
Purhepecha art
Veracruz pine
mortise tenon constr
Purhepecha symbols
indigenous art
Mexico traditions
intricate woodwork
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- Dimensions
- 39ʺW × 11ʺD × 49ʺH
- Styles
- Mexican
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Pine
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- In excellent condition, no serious damage or repairs. Weighs 50lbs. In excellent condition, no serious damage or repairs. Weighs 50lbs. less
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