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Natalie Surving, b.1938, Ceramic Iguana Temperance Jug Sculpture

$7,380
£5,578.37
€6,410.53
CA$10,276.60
A$11,432.30
CHF 5,992.96
MX$139,699.93
NOK 76,312.81
SEK 71,837.96
DKK 47,852.20
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About the Item

To confront her childhood fear of reptiles, Surving sculpted an iguana, which proved to be an epiphany that would lead her to a life of sculpting hyper-realistic reptiles. From miniatures to larger-than-life installations for museums and Disney attractions, with a few editioned collaborations with icons like Boehm along the way. This particular piece is a whimsical play on a temperance jug. Two surly iguanas guard a bug cork stopper that, in times past, would lead to libations. Signed with the artist’s monogram and dated on reverse, 1984.
  • Creator:
    Natalie Surving (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
    1980-1989
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1984
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Some slight loss to tail of one iguana, shown at different angles in photos.
  • Seller Location:
    Jensen Beach, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7789237162952

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