Barraud Messeri & C, - Figure - "Alano" - Ceramic

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Ceramic Art Deco statuette of a cane (Alano) from Italy, made by Barraud Messeri & C. in the 1930s–1940s, with brass-free glaze, measuring 26.5 cm high, 28 cm wide, 9.5 cm deep, and weighing about 1.3 kg, in good used condition with minor age marks and spots.

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Figurine made in Italy by the artisan manufacturer "Barraud, Messeri & C." (also known as B.M.C.) in the first part of the 20th century. Founded in 1928. In the early 1930s, it began producing ceramics among the most modern ones made in that period in the Florence area, Siena, often inspired by the works of Guido Andlovitz and with cubist and rationalist influences. The figurine depicts an Alano mastiff.
In good condition, minimal signs of wear and use, small flaws, on the nose and tongue, as in the photo .. ..
The height is about 26 cm and the weight is over 1 kg, approximately.
See the photo for the conditions and measurements.
The lot will be carefully packed and shipped in a reinforced polystyrene box.

Figurine made in Italy by the artisan manufacturer "Barraud, Messeri & C." (also known as B.M.C.) in the first part of the 20th century. Founded in 1928. In the early 1930s, it began producing ceramics among the most modern ones made in that period in the Florence area, Siena, often inspired by the works of Guido Andlovitz and with cubist and rationalist influences. The figurine depicts an Alano mastiff.
In good condition, minimal signs of wear and use, small flaws, on the nose and tongue, as in the photo .. ..
The height is about 26 cm and the weight is over 1 kg, approximately.
See the photo for the conditions and measurements.
The lot will be carefully packed and shipped in a reinforced polystyrene box.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
Barraud Messeri & C,
Weight
1.3 g
No. of items
1
Style
Art Deco
Title
"Alano"
Country of Origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Depiction/Theme
Dog
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
26.5 cm
Width
28 cm
Depth
9.5 cm
Estimated Period
1930-1940
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Objects sold
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