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Unique Piece of Art Ceramic Monster Fish Made by Artist Tjen Tjauw-Soe

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Unique piece made by the Chinese-Indonesian artist Tjen Tjauw-Soe (1915-1975) who spent a big part of his life in the Netherlands. He originally worked as an interior architect but more and more started to develop as an artist. He painted a lot, mostly on silk. And he started making ceramic fantasy animals, of which this is a very good example. This moulded ceramic sculpture has a very special character, comparable to those made by Picasso. The cheerfully colored creature clearly shows.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.15 in (8 cm)Width: 6.3 in (16 cm)Depth: 2.37 in (6 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1973
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Doornspijk, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1251219275972
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