Americana, Antiques, and Collectibles
Lot 333:
Description
13x11x8 This figurine depicts a seated chimpanzee in a naturalistic pose with its hands resting in its lap. The piece is constructed from a carved wood core, visible on the unglazed portion of the base, which displays concentric grain rings and a natural central hollow. The exterior is finished with a thick, high-gloss translucent glaze in a deep chocolate brown color, with lighter amber and yellow tones used to highlight the facial features, ears, hands, and feet. The style and pose of the figure resemble mid-century animalier pieces produced by manufacturers such as Marwal Industries. No maker marks, signatures, or factory stamps are present on the item.
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