"Amusing Terracotta With Three Gnomes Reading On Books"
Amusing humorous polychrome terracotta dating from the first half of the 20th century and representing three gnomes or three mischievous elves busy reading while sitting on books while one of their peers blows out a candle.Very good general condition, the patina is however a little dark and the colors are more vivid once lit.
signature to be deciphered on the edge of one of the books. vent hole on the back.
the elves have very expressive faces and those busy reading are reading a book called the story of giants. The candle holder can be used to place a candle.
A humorous and funny terracotta, which can become a useful object.
dimensions:
17 cm long by 16 cm deep and 21.5 cm high.
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