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Mid-Century French Majolica Gnome Trio with Watering Can, Basket, and Staff
$1,700per set
£1,295.43per set
€1,493.99per set
CA$2,414.51per set
A$2,594.25per set
CHF 1,391.81per set
MX$30,563.31per set
About the Item
Add whimsical charm to your home or garden with this expressive set of three vintage Majolica sculptures, crafted in France circa 1960. Each hand-painted ceramic gnome captures a lively rural scene with vibrant personality and bold coloration. One figure holds a watering can and smokes a pipe, another smiles broadly while presenting a woven basket, and the third carries a grape basket on his back while resting on a walking stick. Their bright red hats, glossy glazes, and detailed attire evoke cheerful craftsmanship typical of mid-century French ceramics.
The trio remains in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, exhibiting a lustrous finish and vivid tones throughout. Perfect for use indoors as decorative accents or outdoors as playful garden companions, these expressive figures bring both humor and artistry to any setting.
Measures: Tallest 27" H x 15" W x 10" D; smallest 21" H x 10" W x 10" D.
- Dimensions:Height: 27 in (68.58 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 10 in (25.4 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 3
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 93-3901stDibs: LU951221601772
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