Mid-Century Zsolnay Pécs Hungarian Porcelain Charging Bull Sculpture by András Sinkó

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A striking mid-century Hungarian porcelain bull by Zsolnay Pécs, attributed to sculptor András Sinkó. The animal is caught head-down and … Read more A striking mid-century Hungarian porcelain bull by Zsolnay Pécs, attributed to sculptor András Sinkó. The animal is caught head-down and charging, modeled with real muscularity in soft dove grey shading to white, with pale green-tinted rectangular plinth. Factory glaze with the Zsolnay five-towers mark and "Made in Hungary" to the underside.

Zsolnay is Hungary's great art-porcelain manufactory (est. 1853), and the Sinkó animal sculptures of the 1950s–60s are among its most collected mid-century pieces. This is a large example with real presence on a console, mantel or bookshelf.

Approx. 12.5" L x 6.5" H x 4" D. Excellent vintage condition: no chips, cracks or repairs; light age-appropriate wear to the base. From a Connecticut estate. See less