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"Chinese Figures in Rowboat, " Rare Art Deco Sculpture for Primavera

About the Item

A classic example of Art Deco design heavily influenced by Cubism, this ceramic sculpture depicts two highly stylized Chinese figures in a curving rowboat upon an Art Deco sea, all enrobed in a creamy glaze with a subtle craquelure effect. This piece was produced by Primavera, a ceramics workshop established by Le Printemps department store in, Paris.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU86511254870
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