Manolo Contreras Mexican Folk Art Plate With Rabbit – 20”

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Manolo Contreras Mexican Folk Art Plate with Rabbit – 20”

About the Artist

Manolo Contreras is a Mexican ceramic artist … Read more Manolo Contreras Mexican Folk Art Plate with Rabbit – 20”

About the Artist

Manolo Contreras is a Mexican ceramic artist associated with traditional folk pottery, likely working in the mid-to-late 20th century. His work reflects regional decorative traditions, blending hand-painted imagery with functional earthenware forms. Pieces attributed to Contreras often feature bold, illustrative designs rendered in a limited palette, emphasizing line, contrast, and storytelling. Signed examples such as these indicate studio or workshop production rather than mass manufacture, adding to their collectible appeal.

About the Piece

This striking oversized Mexican folk art plate features a whimsical rabbit reaching into a sack of fruit, surrounded by dramatic, flowing foliage. Hand-painted in black and soft gray against an ivory background, the composition combines playful imagery with graceful botanical ornamentation and detailed shading. The reverse bears the handwritten inscription “Manolo Contreras – Hecho en Mexico – Para Hilo Negro” and is fitted with a metal hanging loop for wall display. Its generous proportions and distinctive monochromatic design make it an eye-catching decorative piece.

Dimensions: 20" W × 2¼" H See less