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Folk Art / Pop-Art Comic Strip Papier Mache Teddy Bear Sculpture

$950
£720.84
€824.21
CA$1,326.89
A$1,475.32
CHF 770.33
MX$17,958.28
NOK 9,829.11
SEK 9,209.41
DKK 6,151.26
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About the Item

A fine folk-art papier-mache sculpture. In the form of a teddy bear. The papier mache appears to be from various 20th Century Philippine comic books, such as Superkat by L.S. Martinez. Simply a great retro Folk-Art teddy bear! Date: Late 20th century or 21st century (Superkat ran in the 70s - 80s) Overall condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition Condition Details: There are a few strips lifting at the edges. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Unknown Marks: Unmarked Measurements: Height: ca. 10 in. Width: ca. 7 in. Depth: ca. 6 in. Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 6 in (15.24 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are a few strips lifting at the edges. Otherwise, there are some fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV AO M221stDibs: LU1610228647772

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