Description: Up for sale is this rare, vintage California pottery flower frog figurine. This sculptural piece features a flamingo standing atop a base; the flower arranging holes perforate the base. This piece is glazed a glossy red color; the underneath of the base is unglazed buff clay. It stands approximately 5.5 inches tall, and the base is approximately 2.5 inches diameter. Unpacked, it weighs 4 ounces. This would be a fabulous addition to a collection of early California art pottery. This unsigned piece is an example of Ra Art pottery. Royal Arden Hickman (1893-1969) was at Garden City in San Jose for a short time during the 1930s. Later during the same decade, he produced Ra Art in Richmond, California. Hickman, also known as "Hick," is best known as the chief designer of Royal Haeger pottery at the Haeger pottery of Dundee, Illinois. Hickman worked at Haeger from 1938 to 1944 and also from the 1950s through 1969. Hickman's lesser known ventures included his stint at Garden City, his work at Ra Art, plus his 1940s operation in Tampa, Florida. His Terrace Ware pottery was produced in Paris, Tennessee at Russell Potteries. He also designed works in glass, metal, and wood. Hickman is a well-regarded American designer, known for his flamboyant designs. This piece looks great overall, with no chips or cracks. There is some fine crazing. There are light wear marks to the unglazed foot. There is no maker's mark evident on the piece. The photographs are a large part of the condition description. Please inspect all of them carefully and review them thoroughly for condition of the item. After viewing this item please take a moment and browse the other listings in our store. We hope you will be happy with your purchase and we ask you to take a moment after your purchase to leave feedback. Thank you for your time and consideration, your purchase is appreciated.
Price: 124.75 USD
Location: Wilkesboro, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-08-30T10:24:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 12 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: California
Antique: No
Vintage: Yes
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 5.5 Inches
Style: Art Deco
Features: Decorative
Production Style: Art Pottery
Finish: Glossy
Item Width: 2.5 Inches
Pattern: Flamingo
Signed: No
Color: Red
Material: Clay
Subject: Bird
Brand: Haeger
Type: Figural Flower Frog
Era: Early 20th Century (1911-1940)
Theme: Bird
Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1939
Production Technique: Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Backstamp: None
New or Used: Used
Product Line: Ra Art Pottery
