Mojave Saguaro, Vintage Terracotta Sculpture

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$395.00

Description

Original sculptural art celebrating the beauty and simplicity of the high-desert landscape. This terracotta Mojave Saguaro sculpture is the only of its kind handmolded and cured 50 years+ years ago. It's amiable and uncomplicated design is a blend of art deco and artisanal Mexican creativity. An art collectors conversation piece! This vintage terracotta sculpture is handmade from ceramic, making it an exclusive work of art.

Safe to display outdoors(in covered area). Natural beige tone with a very subtle hint of terracotta-peach color and texture variation is as shown in images.

Dimensions

Dimensions | Weight | Specifications.

  • 20"high x 14.5"wide x 10"depth / 50.8cm h x 37cm x 25.5
  • Weight: 15Lbs | 7Kg 
  • One of kind. Artist: unkown
  • The only of it’s kind, very limited supply available.
  • *Dimensions, weight will vary slightly. This is a vintage piece that was handmade decades ago. The terracotta exhibits erosion, color variation, and an over all weathered appearance. These vintage and artisanal qualities impart originality and authentic qualities.

How It's Made

About this O.A.K. Vintage Work of Terracotta Art.
This sculpture exhibits a beige tone with a very subtle hint of peach terracotta a rarity for earthenware pottery to have neutral color palette. The texture varies from smooth to slightly coarse. The more coarse texture occurs around subtle grooves and rounded edges. All are artistic attributes unique to this Mojave Saguaro sculpture. A true original work of art blending.

This sculpture is 100% handmade from low-fire terracotta clay. Created decades ago from natural sediments by way of more traditional clay-working and natural kiln firing. This is authentic vintage art un-like that which is mass-produced goods crate n' barn home decor stores.

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Artisan Story

Vintage terracotta sculptures of this type are extremely rare and are not easy to come by. Authentic vintage terracotta vessels are usually 30+ years old they encompass all of the weathered imperfections, natural beauty, and novel history that can not be replicated. This particular sculpture exhibits a wholly unique color scheme and finish. Natural tones provided by the worlds most skilled finisher, mother nature. Each vintage terracotta sculpture that we search-out then present in this collection feature subtle deteriorations and color variations from decades of exposure to the elements. While this sculptural is decades old, the 1"thick terracotta vessel has retained it's durability. A resiliency attributed to the high-quality ceramic making and craftsmanship that were implemented at the time of this sculptures creation. Natural color variation is as shown in photos. 

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Care & Handling
Hand-Crafted (FPO)