Helen Cordero Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Helen Cordero Art Value Price Guide

Dec. 15, 2024
Helen Cordero (Born 1915, New Mexico) Pottery Figure
Est: $500 - $800
Helen Cordero (Born 1915, New Mexico) Pottery Figure A seated mother singing to an infant, signed as pictured. Dimensions: 8in x 5in, the height is 10in. Provenance: From a local collection.
Locati LLC
Sep. 20, 2024
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Pottery Singer, with Baby
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Pottery Singer, with Baby signed on base; height 8-1/4 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Freeman’s | Hindman
Sep. 20, 2024
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Pottery Singer
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Pottery Singer signed on base; height 9 inches
Freeman’s | Hindman
Apr. 30, 2024
A Helen Cordero pottery storyteller figure
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Helen Cordero Cochiti Pueblo, (1915-1994), a pottery storyteller figure, depicted kneeling and wrapped in a blanket, carrying a single child on her back, signed and inscribed on the underside: Cochiti.NMex. height 9 1/2in, depth 8 3/4in
Bonhams
Apr. 30, 2024
A Helen Cordero pottery storyteller figure
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Helen Cordero Cochiti Pueblo, (1915-1994), a pottery storyteller figure, depicted seated with a bowl held out before the body, signed and inscribed on the underside: Cochiti.NMex. height 9 1/2in, depth 7in
Bonhams
Feb. 07, 2024
Helen Cordero, Singing Figure, ca. 1960
Est: $700 - $1,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Singing Figure, ca. 1960 fired clay, pigments inscribed: HELEN / CORDERO
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 07, 2024
Helen Cordero, Pair of Polychrome Storytellers, ca. 1985
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Pair of Polychrome Storytellers, ca. 1985 fired clay, pigments inscribed: HELEN CORDERO / Cochiti.NMEX.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Dec. 07, 2023
Cochiti Pueblo Story Teller w/ Children, Helen Cordero
Est: $5,000 - $7,500
Helen Cordero (Native American, Cochiti Pueblo, 1915 to 1994) "Story Teller with Eight Children," pottery, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A polychrome storyteller and mother figure with 8 children, her mouth open, based on the traditional singing mother motif passing cultural knowledge and stories to the next generation. The underside is signed "Helen Cordero / Cochiti N Mex." In 1985, Cordero received the prestigious title of Santa Fe Living Treasure and was also a recipient of the 1986 National Heritage Fellowship presented by the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government in the realm of folk and traditional arts! Cordero's artwork is displayed in several prominent institutions, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC, Museum of International Folk Art and the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Museum of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, and the Brooklyn Museum. Size: 9" L x 6.5" W x 9.75" H (22.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 24.8 cm) Published on the Smithsonian's artist biography page: "Helen Cordero is known for her "storyteller" figures from Cochiti folklore. Her work helped to revive interest in the craft in 1964 when she sold her experimental figures at the Santo Domingo feast-day market (Charles Rosenak, "The Storytellers," Indians of New Mexico, 1990). Cordero used clay found around her home and fired her pieces over an open cedar flame. She was inspired to create these figures by memories of her grandfather, a Cochiti storyteller who was "always surrounded by enraptured small children." (Chuck and Jan Rosenak, Museum of American Folk Art Encyclopedia, 1990) Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired in the mid-1990s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #181884
Artemis Gallery
Nov. 16, 2023
Cochiti Pueblo Story Teller Figure Helen Cordero!
Est: $1,800 - $2,500
Helen Cordero (Native American, Cochiti Pueblo, 1915 to 1994) "Story Teller with Eight Children," pottery, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A polychrome storyteller and mother figure with 8 children, her mouth open, based on the traditional singing mother motif passing cultural knowledge and stories to the next generation. The underside is signed "Helen Cordero / Cochiti N Mex." In 1985, Cordero received the prestigious title of Santa Fe Living Treasure and was also a recipient of the 1986 National Heritage Fellowship presented by the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest honor bestowed by the United States government in the realm of folk and traditional arts! Cordero's artwork is displayed in several prominent institutions, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington, DC, Museum of International Folk Art and the New Mexico Museum of Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Museum of Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, and the Brooklyn Museum. Size: 9" L x 6.5" W x 9.75" H (22.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 24.8 cm) Published on the Smithsonian's artist biography page: "Helen Cordero is known for her "storyteller" figures from Cochiti folklore. Her work helped to revive interest in the craft in 1964 when she sold her experimental figures at the Santo Domingo feast-day market (Charles Rosenak, "The Storytellers," Indians of New Mexico, 1990). Cordero used clay found around her home and fired her pieces over an open cedar flame. She was inspired to create these figures by memories of her grandfather, a Cochiti storyteller who was "always surrounded by enraptured small children." (Chuck and Jan Rosenak, Museum of American Folk Art Encyclopedia, 1990) Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired in the mid-1990s All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. IMPORTANT EXCEPTION We are currently unable to ship to Australia, Germany or Switzerland due to customs regulations. #181884
Artemis Gallery
Nov. 08, 2023
A Helen Cordero pottery storyteller Helen Cordero, Cochiti Pueblo (1915-1994) ht. 10 3/4, lg. 9 1/4 in.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
A Helen Cordero pottery storyteller Helen Cordero, Cochiti Pueblo (1915-1994) A large painted pottery storyteller figure with eleven children, signed on the base, 'Helen Cordero Cochiti N. M.' ht. 10 3/4, lg. 9 1/4 in.
Bonhams
Sep. 22, 2023
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Pottery Storyteller, with Eleven Children, 1970
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Pottery Storyteller, with Eleven Children, 1970 signed and dated on base height 9-1/2 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Sep. 22, 2023
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Pottery Singer, 1970
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Pottery Singer, 1970 signed and dated on base height 4-3/4 inches This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Hindman
Aug. 16, 2023
Helen Cordero, Eighteen Piece Nativity Scene, ca. 1980
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Eighteen Piece Nativity Scene, ca. 1980 fired clay, pigments, wood, fibers Stable by Fred Cordero
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 16, 2023
Helen Cordero, Polychrome Grandfather Storyteller with Ten Children
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Polychrome Grandfather Storyteller with Ten Children fired clay, pigments inscribed: Helen Cordero / Cochiti, NM
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jun. 28, 2023
A Helen Cordero pottery storyteller turtle
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Helen Cordero Cochiti Pueblo, (1915-1994), a painted pottery storyteller turtle with six children, signed on the base: Helen Cordero / Cochiti. NMex. height 6 1/4in, width 11in
Bonhams
Jun. 28, 2023
A Helen Cordero pottery storyteller
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Helen Cordero Cochiti Pueblo, (1915-1994), a painted pottery storyteller figure with seven children, signed on the base: Helen Cordero / Cochiti N. Mex. height 8 3/4in, width 7 1/2in
Bonhams
May. 06, 2023
HELEN CORDERO COCHITI PUEBLO STORYTELLER
Est: $600 - $800
4 1/8" tall. Allard Auction Collection Inv: WIL 457
Davis Brothers Auction
Feb. 11, 2023
Cochiti, Attributed to Helen Cordero, Night Crier
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Attributed to Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Night Crier fired clay, pigments
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 11, 2023
Cochiti, Helen Cordero, Children's Hour
Est: $9,000 - $12,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Children's Hour fired clay, pigments Large Figure inscribed: Helen Cordero / Cochiti. N Mex Small Figures 9 of 11 inscribed: Helen / Cordero
Santa Fe Art Auction
Oct. 22, 2022
HELEN CORDERO "Cochiti Storyteller with Bowl"
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Helen Cordero (New Mexico, 1915-1994) Cochiti Storyteller with Bowl Fired clay, pigments 8 1/2" x 8" x 4 1/4" Signed "Helen Cordero / Cochiti, N.M." to the underside.
Circle Auction
Aug. 13, 2022
Helen Cordero, Storyteller Turtle, ca. 1978
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Storyteller Turtle, ca. 1978 fired clay, pigments inscribed underside: HELEN CORDER / COCHITI NMeX
Santa Fe Art Auction
Jun. 25, 2022
Helen Cordero, Large Storyteller with Five Children
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Large Storyteller with Five Children fired clay,glazes, pigments inscribed underside: HELEN CORDERO / COCHITI. N MEX.
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 05, 2022
Cochiti, Helen Cordero, Night Crier
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Night Crier fired clay, pigment
Santa Fe Art Auction
Feb. 05, 2022
Cochiti, Helen Cordero, Storyteller with One Child
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Storyteller with One Child fired clay, pigment inscribed underside: HeLeN CoRdERo / Cochiti, N Mex
Santa Fe Art Auction
Sep. 17, 2021
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Mother Turtle Pottery Storyteller
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915-1994) Mother Turtle Pottery Storyteller signed Helen Cordero Cochiti N.M. height 7-1/2 inches x length 10 inches Property from the Collection of Barbara and Gabe Alovis, Scottsdale, Arizona
Hindman
Feb. 06, 2021
Cochiti, Helen Cordero, Storyteller with One Child, ca. 1965
Est: $1,500 - $2,500
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Storyteller with One Child, ca. 1965 fired clay, pigment inscribed indistinctly underside: Helen Cordero / Cochiti N. Mex 11 x 5 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (27.94 x 13.97 x 26.67 cm.)
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 31, 2020
A Helen Cordero pottery storyteller figural group
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Helen Cordero Cochiti Pueblo, (1915-1994), painted pottery, comprising a storyteller and six listening children. the storyteller height 9in, width 4 3/4in For further information on this lot please visit the Bonhams website
Bonhams
Jun. 05, 2020
Helen Cordero (COCHITI, 1915-1994) Pottery Storyteller
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Helen Cordero (COCHITI, 1915-1994) Pottery Storyteller with five children; signed on base height 9 1/4 x width 5 3/4 x depth 8 1/2 inches
Hindman
Nov. 24, 2019
Helen Cordero (Cochiti), Two Figures
Est: $10,000 - $15,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Two Figures (a) Storyteller with One Child. Clay, pigment. Inscribed on bottom: HeLeN CoRdERo / Cochiti, N Mex. 11 x 5 1/2 x 8 inches. (b) Night Crier.Clay, pigment. 14 1/2 x 6 x 5 1/2 inches. Provenance: The Marlene & Grant Wilkins Collection
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 24, 2019
Helen Cordero, Storyteller with Fourteen Children
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Helen Cordero (Cochiti, 1915 - 1994) Storyteller with Fourteen Children clay, pigment ca. 1960s signed: HELEN CORDERO / COCHITI, N MEX Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 8 inches Provenance: Private Collection, California
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 08, 2019
Helen Cordero | Drummer Boy
Est: $2,500 - $4,500
Artist: Helen Cordero | 1915-1994 Title: Drummer Boy Signed on underside: Helen Cordero Cochiti, N Mex Media: Clay Dimensions: 10 by 5 1/2 by 8 inches Condition: Very Good Condition Details: This work is in very good condition. With the unaided eye there are no apparent issues.
Altermann Galleries
May. 02, 2019
Helen Cordero Height 11 x depth 8 x width 5 inches
Est: $2,000 - $4,000
Helen Cordero (cochiti, 1915-1994) polychome storyteller with seven children, signed Helen Cordero (base) Height 11 x depth 8 x width 5 inches
Hindman
Nov. 10, 2018
Helen Cordero, Two Figures
Est: $12,000 - $24,000
Helen Cordero (1915-1994), Two Figures
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 10, 2018
Helen Cordero, Storyteller with 11 children
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Helen Cordero (1915-1994), Storyteller with 11 children
Santa Fe Art Auction
Nov. 10, 2018
Helen Cordero, Nativity Set
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
Helen Cordero (1915-1994), Nativity Set
Santa Fe Art Auction
Aug. 10, 2018
Helen Cordero | Storytelling Hour
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Artist: Helen Cordero | 1915-1994 Title: Storytelling Hour Signed on underside of each Helen Cordero Medium: Clay Dimensions: 10 by 17 by 12 inches
Altermann Galleries
Jun. 19, 2018
Helen Cordero, (1915 - 1994 Cochiti Pueblo), A storyteller figure with three children, Polychrome-painted earthenware, 9.25" H x 7" W x
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Helen Cordero (1915 - 1994 Cochiti Pueblo) A storyteller figure with three children Polychrome-painted earthenware Signed to underside: Helen Cordero / Cochiti N Mex 9.25" H x 7" W x 3.25" D
John Moran Auctioneers
Feb. 26, 2015
Helen Cordero (1915 - ) Cochiti Turtle & Figures
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
Helen Cordero is a listed artist known for her Native American ceramics. This sculpture depicts a Cochiti turtle with multiple figures. The artist signed underneath with Cochiti, N. Mexico. It is 6.5" x 12" x 8". The approximate weight is 4 lbs.
J Levine Auction & Appraisal LLC
Sep. 06, 2014
Cochiti Polychrome Figure of a Storyteller, Helen Cordero, depicted seated in traditional attire and with eight grandchildren, two sitt
Est: $5,000 - $7,000
Cochiti Polychrome Figure of a Storyteller, Helen Cordero, depicted seated in traditional attire and with eight grandchildren, two sitting on one leg, two on each shoulder, and two clutching the back, includes a photograph of Helen holding this figure c. 1985, signed "Helen Cordero Cochiti, N. Mex.," ht. 7 3/4 in.
Skinner
Jul. 13, 2014
Helen Cordero (1915-1994) American
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Helen Cordero (1915-1994) American Cochiti polychrome story teller figure accompanied by six individual figurines, signed underfoot Height 8 1/4"
Link Auction Galleries
May. 21, 2014
Helen Cordero (1905-1994), Cochiti
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
seated with legs crossed and right arm upraised, drumstick in his grasp, a drum resting in his lap, his finely modeled head with mouth open in song; signed on the base: "Helen Cordero.",height 8 7/8 in.
Sotheby's
Dec. 09, 2013
A Cochiti polychrome storyteller
Est: $5,000 - $8,000
Helen Cordero, a woman in traditional dress, balancing a pot on her head, two children in her lap and a third held between her arms. height 9 1/2in
Bonhams
Dec. 09, 2013
A Cochiti polychrome nacimiento
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
Helen Cordero, including fourteen pieces, representing the baby Jesus on a cradleboard, Mary and Joseph, along with a number of little children, animals and various attendants. height 6 1/8 - 2 7/8in
Bonhams
Dec. 02, 2012
Helen Cordero
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
Helen Cordero (New Mexico, b. 1915) A CONCHITI STORYTELLER polychromed ceramic, signed H8 1/2" Provenance: Atlanta, Georgia private collection.
Charlton Hall
Nov. 13, 2012
Cochiti polychrome pottery figure, helen cordero (1915- ), new mexico, 20th century, The seated male figure in traditional dress, his h
Est: $800 - $1,200
Cochiti polychrome pottery figure helen cordero (1915- ), new mexico, 20th century The seated male figure in traditional dress, his hands held out and touching in front, artist's signature to underside. H: 3 1/2 in.
Freeman's | Hindman
May. 12, 2012
Cochiti Painted Pottery Drummer by Helen Cordero, the seated singer with drum on the lap and holding a miniature drumstick, (the fee...
Est: $2,500 - $3,500
Cochiti Painted Pottery Drummer by Helen Cordero, the seated singer with drum on the lap and holding a miniature drumstick, (the feet were broken off and restored by Andy Goldsmidt), ht. 8 1/2 in.
Skinner
Mar. 11, 2012
A Cochiti Storyteller, Height 9 x diameter 10 inches.
Est: $6,000 - $8,000
A Cochiti Storyteller, with five children on front and three on back, signed Helen Cordero. Height 9 x diameter 10 inches.
Hindman
Sep. 16, 2011
A COCHITI POLYCHROME STORYTELLER Helen Cordero c. 1980
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
A COCHITI POLYCHROME STORYTELLER Helen Cordero c. 1980 painted in orange and black against a cream slip, the seated male singer with outstretched legs supporting four children, five additional children balancing on his shoulders and clinging to his back, signed on the base, Helen Cordero, Cochiti, New Mex. Height: 9 ¼ inches
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