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(3) Mid 20th Century Cast Iron Figural Pigeons. Japan, Circa 1955
$850
£645.79
€742.15
CA$1,193.93
A$1,299.56
CHF 688.59
MX$15,629.20
NOK 8,755.26
SEK 8,023.23
DKK 5,543.80
About the Item
Being offered is a hard to find set of three cast iron ornamental garden pigeons; made in Japan, circa 1955. They are well cast, with great overall detail especially, to the feathers and feet of the birds. Substantial size and weight makes them suitable for garden statuary and outdoor ornamentation; e.g. a bird bath accessory or for the top of a wall decor. In addition, they are fine enough and suitable to utilize as an interior decoration. One of the birds is upright, taking in the scenery, while a second one is scouring the ground for food, while the third pigeon is scratching his back with his face into his feathers. Often times one bird is found; less often you can find a pair; but to find a set of three of these pigeons is highly unusual.
The condition of all three of these birds is completely original with no breaks or restoration of any kind, with a wonderful patina to the original black hand painted surface. The original "Japan" paper label with Mt. Fuji outlined in blue still remains on the underneath of one of the birds.
Dimensions:
upright pigeon = 7 1/2" long x 4 1/4" wide x 6 1/2" high
"head down" pigeon = 8" long x 3 3/4" wide x 4 3/8" high
"back scratching" pigeon = 6 1/2" long x 5 1/2" wide x 5 3/4" high
Note: I am a second generation antiques dealer and have been in business, buying, selling, and collecting, for 50 years; I am also a member of several prestigious antique associations. Thus, I am well qualified to inspect and evaluate the products I offer for sale and I guarantee this to be authentic and as I have described.
- Dimensions:Height: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)Width: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Iron,Cast
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1955
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Incline Village, NV
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU973246600742
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