Exhibition Piece from the Carmine DeVivi Gallery, Danville CA
This is no ordinary bird. Sculpted in high-fired stoneware and hand-painted in meticulous, stippled detail, this large ceramic parrot is a showstopper—equal parts folk tradition and studio sophistication. The textured plumage shimmers in earthy browns, charcoal blues, and soft metallic accents, while a cascade of hand-brushed floral motifs trails across its back in true Tonalá-influenced style.
Though unsigned, this piece was exhibited (and donated) through the Carmine DeVivi Gallery in Danville, California—founded by painter, printmaker, and sculptor Carmine DeVivi (1929–2017). DeVivi was known for championing emerging and international artists, especially those working in ceramic and mixed media, during his years in the Bay Area before relocating to New Mexico. This parrot, labeled as #47, “Parrot,” stoneware. Mexico., comes with its original typed inventory slip from the group auction where it was included as a gallery donation.
Its expressive form, generous scale, and regional provenance make it a rare blend of decorative impact and collectible value. Whether styled solo on a console or perched among lush houseplants, this piece adds unmistakable character—and a bit of art history.
Style it alongside natural wood, linen, and brass. A perfect match for collectors of Tonalá, folk art, or gallery ceramics.
📏 Approx. 14” L x 7” H x 10” W
🖐️ Hand-sculpted and painted stoneware
🇲🇽 Attributed to a mid-20th c. Mexican studio
📍Exhibited via Carmine DeVivi’s “The Image Maker” Gallery, Danville, CA
📝 Includes original typed auction inventory slip