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Mid-Century Era Cold-Painted Metal Planter or Centerpiece with Child & Dolphin

About the Item

This large cast and cold-painted planter or centerpiece is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and dating to approximately 1965 and done in a Neoclassical Revival style. The planter depicts a young boy holding a trident sitting on top of a large sea shell which is supported by a stylized figural dolphin on top of a stepped pedestal base with garland decoration. The shell planter component of this piece has a small metal insert which has been painted gold. The entire planter is cold-painted using an aged cream tone with gold accents.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 8 in (20.32 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical Revival (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Spelter,Cold-Painted,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1965
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Some minor surface wear to some edges as presented in the photos and consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hamilton, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1355226902352

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