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Pipe Smoking Resting Vintage German Yard or Garden Gnome Statue, 1920s

About the Item

A gorgeous character ceramic figural gnome statue. This character statue has been made in Germany, in the 1920s or older. Absolutely gorgeous item with lots of character and still in good, used condition, without damage. Some paint lost, but this is old-age and gives the gnome the antique finish. Made of hand colored glazed earthenware. A nice addition to any Lawn, Yard, Garden or Patio, but can also be a nice addition to a room. A German garden gnome: Garden gnomes (German: Gartenzwerge, lit. 'garden dwarfs') are lawn ornament figurines of small humanoid creatures known as gnomes. Traditionally, the figurines depict male dwarfs wearing red pointy hats. Typically, gnomes stand between one and two feet (30 and 60 cm). A recent trend has introduced miniature gnomes of only a few inches in height. Originating as a decoration for the wealthy in Europe, garden gnomes are now prevalent in gardens and lawns throughout the Western world, among all social classes, and often regarded as kitsch.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.13 in (33.36 cm)Width: 9.63 in (24.47 cm)Depth: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Earthenware,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Germany
  • Period:
    1920-1929
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. With some signs of wear as expected with age and use. Obviously this item is not new, so please check all photos before purchase.
  • Seller Location:
    Nuernberg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZweJ_21stDibs: LU3998133886052
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