Big Bison Bull Mid-Century Modern Sculpture Arts and Crafts 1960s

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Big Bison Bull Mid-Century Modern Sculpture Arts and Crafts 1960s

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This is a German large scale master work ceramic effigy of a bison or bull wonderful hand glazed modernist work of art possibly by the highly regarded Helmut Schaffenacker German pottery kiln mid last century. It is in virtually mint condition. Beautiful design, lovely realistic colors, handcrafted, good opportunity to collect as few like this large scale work of art were crafted or survive today. Substantial dimensions: 13" in length and 8" high- a big one! Provenance: Private German collection. History: Helmut Schaffenacker (1921-2010) was a renowned and prolific German ceramic artist, recognized for his innovative and traditional techniques in ceramic artistry and known as a master of plaques'. He also worked in other mediums to produce paintings, prints, sculpture and public art works. Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic European, Chinese, Japanese and antiquities and fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for twenty five years. Mr. Schneible personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our "Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee." We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Stoneware,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Germany
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Mid-20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128924720543

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