Anthropomorphic Covered Pot In Polychrome Terracotta

Covered polychrome terracotta pot decorated with a young boy in a cap sitting on a tree stump. Austrian work dating from the end of the 19th century and signed BB with various serial numbers marked hollow under the stump. our terracotta is distinguished by its quality of execution and its polychromy. It is reminiscent of the works of Goldsheider at the same time. the theme is charming, and the young man is very finely reflected in the details and the polychromy gives him a very realistic appearance, he appears smiling as alive and the thoroughness of the details makes him very sympathetic, take a good look at the photos and note the finesse of the face, the smile, the teeth and the earrings, the quality of the clothes, the belt, the way the hands are treated as well as the ring. the stump together with the lower legs form the pot, and the young man's body with the top of the stump form the cover. The cutting is very clever! many marks hollow under the stump as well as numbered annotations including one also under the cover. perfect condition no restoration. Austrian polychrome terracotta work from the end of the 19th century. a very beautiful covered pot with an original decoration to have multiple uses and an undeniable decorative character. Height: 29 cm we deliver and ship all over the world, please contact us for a precise quote.