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Danish Leif Messell Round Ceramic Dish with Figurative Bat Motif 1997

$595.94
£441.29
€500
CA$819.50
A$911.49
CHF 477.06
MX$11,117.23
NOK 5,994.39
SEK 5,638.50
DKK 3,806.65

About the Item

Danish mid-century low ceramic bowl by Leif Messell made at his own ceramic workshop in Sejs, Silkeborg, Denmark in 1997. The low bowl has a figurative decoration of a flying bat on the inside. Glazed on the inside in black, dark blue, light blue and beige colors with specks of yellow. The outside has a layer semi transparent white glaze. Mounted at the back with wire for wall hanging. Signed Leif Messell - 97 Very nice vintage condition without chips or repairs.
  • Similar to:
    Asger Jorn (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.78 in (4.5 cm)Diameter: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1990s
  • Condition:
    Very good vintage condition. No chips, cracks or repairs.
  • Seller Location:
    Silkeborg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4913234686152

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