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The Proud Caretaker by Søholm Ceramic Danish Midcentury Ornament

$274.87
$343.5820% Off
£208.22
£260.2720% Off
€236
€29520% Off
CA$380.79
CA$475.9920% Off
A$427.08
A$533.8520% Off
CHF 223.66
CHF 279.5720% Off
MX$5,189.48
MX$6,486.8420% Off
NOK 2,840.07
NOK 3,550.0820% Off
SEK 2,692.58
SEK 3,365.7320% Off
DKK 1,796.85
DKK 2,246.0620% Off

About the Item

A simple unglazed figurine of a buildings caretaker that looks proudly into the horizon and a days hard labor. An old design dating back to the 1920s. This example from Søholm in Denmark was made during the 1970s and early 80s. Measurements: H: 22 cm, diameter 8.5 cm (base).
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.67 in (22 cm)Diameter: 3.35 in (8.5 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1970s
  • Condition:
    Wellkept, clean and intact.
  • Seller Location:
    Esbjerg, DK
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1782239367842

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