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What is terracotta made from?
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Terracotta is a type of clay-based earthenware. Terracotta derives its name from its signature brown-orange hue. Terracotta is more budget-friendly than bronze and marble, making it ideal for large-scale sculptures, flooring and more. Browse a wide collection of terracotta-crafted items on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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French Glazed Terracotta Fish Sculpture
By Zsolnay, Bitossi, Vallauris, Gilbert Metenier, Sarreguemines
Located in Houston, TX
French Glazed Terracotta fish sculpture.
Interesting antique French iridescent glazed terracotta fish sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Italian Glazed Terracotta Fish Sculpture
Located in Houston, TX
Italian Glazed Terracotta Fish Sculpture.
Offered is an amazing large multicolored Italian glazed terra cotta fish sculpture.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Vintage Coastal Glazed White Terracotta Fish
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Bring coastal charm to your home with this Vintage Coastal Glazed White Terracotta Fish. Handcrafted from terracotta, this whimsical piece showcases intricate detailing, capturing th...
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Terracotta Fish Sculpture by Raymond De Meester, Belgium, 1940s
By Raymond De Meester De Betzenbroeck
Located in Brussels, BE
Terracotta fish sculpture by Raymond de Meester - Belgium, 1940s.
Category
Vintage 1940s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$2,548 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Original Studio Pottery Terracotta Fish Umbrella Stand
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Hand-sculpted from heavy terracotta, the vessel takes the form of a stylized fish with an expressive, open-mouthed expression and intricately textured scales and fins.
Category
Late 20th Century American Brutalist Umbrella Stands
Materials
Pottery, Terracotta
Art Deco Sculpture, Representing 2 Terracotta Fish on a Wood Base circa 1930
Located in Mouscron, WHT
Christophe Fratin (1801-1864) "walking monkey"
bronze, signed, signature of the founder Qyesnel
XIXth edition.
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures
Materials
Abalone, Terracotta, Macassar
