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Description
• Subject: Nipper the dog, typically depicted in a seated position with his head cocked to the side as if …
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• Subject: Nipper the dog, typically depicted in a seated position with his head cocked to the side as if listening to a gramophone.
• Materials & Eras: Original and vintage advertising versions of Nipper from the mid-20th century were produced in various materials, including chalkware, painted plaster, papier-mâché, and cast iron, while later replicas and decorative pieces have been made in ceramic and resin.
This model is chalkware which means it is highly likely a mid-20th-century point-of-sale display piece or an early collector's item. These larger, free-standing chalkware statues—typically measuring between 14 to 15 inches tall—were distributed to audio equipment shops and record stores to promote RCA Victor phonographs and records.
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- Dimensions
- 6.5ʺW × 13ʺD × 15ʺH
- Styles
- Mid-Century Modern
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Plaster
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- Chalkware is notoriously fragile and prone to chipping, flaking paint, and structural scuffs around the edges. This piece retains excellent … moreChalkware is notoriously fragile and prone to chipping, flaking paint, and structural scuffs around the edges. This piece retains excellent visual detail on the face, though there is typical light wear along the bottom rim of the base. less
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