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Armand Petersen: "Hippopotamus", Uniq known sculpture in white mat china, C.1932

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Armand PETERSEN (1891-1969) : "Hippopotamus" White mat enameled porcelain edited by Bing & Grundahl between 1932 and 1955 Originally planned for a 55 pieces edition, this exceptionnal Hippo is the only one known and seen by the heirs of Armand Petersen untill nowaday, as on the worldwide artmarket. They only knew the black and withe photo that was published in a home decoration catalogue of the 30's we can provide the source ...untill we discover the real sculpture ! Signed : "AP", underneath. one of the foot. Wear the original sticker of "Maison ROUARD", 34 avenue de l'Opéra in Paris which was the original distributor. France, 55 edition beween 1932 and 1955 Excellent condition. Dimensions : Height 11.5 cm x Width 25 cm x Depth 9 cm Note this uniq piece of art will be packed and sent by us 100% value insured, as we want to be certain of a very professional packing on this rare work. Please contact us for any further informations.
  • Creator:
    Armand Petersen (Sculptor)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.53 in (11.5 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Porcelain,Enameled
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1932
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6686236616372

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