Southwestern Pottery Still Life Appraisal

Southwestern Pottery Still Life Poster by Robert Rivera

This item is a framed poster featuring a photographic still life arrangement of numerous Southwestern style pottery pieces. The poster depicts a dense, stacked composition of various ceramic vessels on a dark background, highlighting their diverse forms, textures, and decorative patterns. The pottery pieces display a range of natural earth tones, primarily browns, reds, tans, and creams, with black or dark brown painted designs. Many pieces exhibit intricate geometric motifs, such as cross-hatching, zigzags, and spirals, while others feature stylized animals, figures, or abstract shapes. Some pots appear to have naturalistic textures or incised carvings, while others are smooth and decorated with bold painted lines. The overall impression is one of rich cultural heritage and artisanal craftsmanship. The poster is contained within a slender, metallic-colored frame, likely aluminum or a similar lightweight metal, suggesting a contemporary framing style. The frame appears to be in good condition with no visible damage or significant wear. At the bottom of the poster, text is visible, indicating 'The Chivingness Gallery', 'Robert Rivera', and 'Santa Fe, New Mexico'. This suggests the poster is an advertisement or art print related to a gallery exhibition or collection by artist Robert Rivera, who is known for his gourd art and pottery inspired by Native American traditions. The visible signature 'T.C.' is faintly visible on one of the pottery pieces at the bottom, which could be an artist's mark. The poster represents an art print, likely produced in the late 20th or early 21st century, given its subject matter and presentation style. The image itself is crisp, and colors appear well-preserved, indicating good quality printing.