The Townsends Ceramic
Signed 1981 Ceramic Zebra Sculpture by The Townsends, USA
By The Townsends
Located in Atlanta, GA
Signed 1981 Zebra Ceramic Sculpture by The Townsends, USA. This expressive ceramic zebra sculpture
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Zebra Figure By The Townsends, USA
By The Townsends
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A recumbent zebra finely glazed in black and white with a brown nose. Signed Townsends and dated
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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Late 20th Century Crackled Ceramic Pig Sculpture Attributed to Townsend
By Townsend & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
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Amazingly life-life animal sculptures were the trademark of the now closed, Townsend Ceramic & Glass Inc
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Late 20th Century Painted Ceramic Pig and Piglet Sculptures from Townsend
By Townsend & Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
trademark of the now closed, Townsend Ceramic & Glass Inc. Starting in 1964 as Alaska Arts, until the
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Ceramic Zebra Sculpture by the Townsends - 1981
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add a touch of natural elegance to your home decor with this exquisite Italian Ceramic Zebra
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large 20th Century Painted Ceramic Pig Sculpture from Townsend
Located in Dallas, TX
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Amazingly life-life animal sculptures were the trademark of the now closed, Townsend Ceramic & Glass Inc
Category
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Ceramic Scottie Dog Figure - The Townsend Ceramic and Glass Co. Florida
By Townsend & Co.
Located in Morristown, NJ
Vintage 1970's American sculpted ceramic Scottish Terrier figure by The Townsends. Depicted in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
H 14 in W 10 in D 20 in
Vintage Glazed Ceramic Poodle Dog on Gold Tufted Pillow Statue Figure
By The Townsends
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage glazed ceramic poodle dog on gold tufted pillow statue figure. Item features large size
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Glazed Pelican Statue by Townsend
By The Townsends
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Ceramic pelican figurine stands 15" tall and has a glossy glazed finish. Marked "The Townsends 1978
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
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