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A captivating and highly decorative pair of vintage European majolica figures, circa 1930s, depicting two seated monkeys reading books, each …
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A captivating and highly decorative pair of vintage European majolica figures, circa 1930s, depicting two seated monkeys reading books, each wearing a traditional red fez and blue waistcoat. Their expressive faces and cross-legged posture add a touch of academic whimsy, evoking the charm of early 20th-century Continental ceramics.
Finely hand-painted in soft blues, russets, and ivory glazes, these figures display the nuanced detail and humor associated with interwar Italian and Austrian majolica ateliers. Their generous 11-inch scale makes them striking statement pieces — equally at home in a curated library, eclectic interior, or collected bar vignette.
Details:
• Circa 1930–1940
• Origin: Continental Europe (likely Italy or Austria)
• Material: Glazed earthenware / majolica
• Height: 11 inches
* books are not included.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4.75ʺD × 11ʺH
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- In very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Light surface wear and natural glaze crazing typical with age. In very good vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Light surface wear and natural glaze crazing typical with age. less
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