Estimate: $100 - $300
Price Realized: $67 Includes buyer's premium
A Mid-Century Modern white earthenware seated lion figurine manufactured in Italy for Goodfriend Imports, sculpted in a rigid upright presentation with a stylized heavily textured mane framing a painted expressionistic face, resting upon a rectangular textured plinth bearing a debossed maker mark and date stamp on the reverse lower rim
white earthenware
26 x 7 x 9 1/2 inches
From a Private Collection
overall good condition, a few very minor areas of loss to the glaze on the base
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Condition reports are based on visual inspection by the Capsule team under typical office lighting. Unless otherwise noted, items are not examined under UV light in advance of sale. We do not guarantee the content of written or verbal condition reports. Remember, all lots are previously owned and all sales are final. The absence of a condition report does not imply that there are no condition issues with the lot.
Art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. Frames, lampshades, or items described as “supplementary” are not considered integral to the value of the lot and are excluded from condition assessments. This includes any mat, mounting, glazing, hanging apparatus, case, box, or stand. Timepiece movements, lighting elements and items with mechanical or electrical components have not been thoroughly tested and are not covered under warranty by Capsule.
