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Charming and original French Art Deco pitcher made of solid brass in the shape of a penguin, circa 1930.
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Charming and original French Art Deco pitcher made of solid brass in the shape of a penguin, circa 1930.
This piece combines functionality and humor, reflecting the playful and elegant spirit of French interwar design. Its stylized body, embossed wings, and articulated beak that serves as a lid reveal a sculptural conception of the domestic object, characteristic of the Art Deco movement.
The metal retains a warm golden patina, with subtle nuances that accentuate its volume and age. The handle, inspired by the bird's anatomy, adds a touch of dynamism and balances the overall design.
These types of pieces, somewhere between utilitarian art and decorative sculpture, were common in the windows of luxury shops and Parisian cafés of the time. Today they are considered icons of zoomorphic design from the 1930s.
Origin: France, circa 1930
Materials: Solid brass
Condition: Very good vintage condition, with original patina and slight signs of age
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- Dimensions
- 7.48ʺW × 4.33ʺD × 8.66ʺH
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- France
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Patina Consistent with Age and Use Patina Consistent with Age and Use less
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