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Antique Terracotta Gnome Holding a Box Camera

$4,500
£3,411.17
€3,978.34
CA$6,458.74
A$6,511.65
CHF 3,707.82
MX$79,151.89
NOK 43,768.98
SEK 43,643.33
DKK 29,737.63

About the Item

A terracotta figure of a garden gnome pointing a box camera while standing in front of a tree stump. Stamped on the underside "JM" indicating that it comes from the workshop of Johann Maresch, a well known Austrian ceramicist who later passed on his business to his son Ferdinand, who continued using the JM mark. See photos for some damage to the underside of the camera. Otherwise, in good condition with typical minor nicks and losses to the surface.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Width: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)Depth: 8.5 in (21.59 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1890
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. An area has been lost to the underside of the camera and several other scattered small nicks and losses to the surface.
  • Seller Location:
    Harrodsburg, KY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU10299249020772

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