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"Buffalo, " rare ceramic sculpture by Mosaic Tile Company

About the Item

This rare and substantial sculpture, finished in a ruddy brown glaze atop a classical base, was produced by the Mosaic Tile Company in Zanesville, Ohio. Mosaic Tile was founded by Karl Langerbeck and Herman Mueller in 1894, and produced a wide range of tiles -- and, more rarely, sculptures -- through the 1950s. Today, its most important pieces are highly coveted.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Overall, excellent. One small chip to glaze on inside of one leg.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: U0908098651104

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