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CHESHIRE ANTIQUES CONSULTANT LTD

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20th Century Studio Pottery American Pitbull Sculpture.
Subject in form of an American Pitbull dog sculpure, which has
It has a wonderful overall smooth surface texture to the touch with white & grey hue colours.
Beautifully handmade and so collectible and sought after.
Raku generally refers to a type of low-firing process that was inspired by Japanese raku firing. Western-style raku involves removing pottery from the kiln when it is still a bright red heat then placing it into containers with combustible materials. When the materials ignite the containers are shut. This makes an intense reduction atmosphere which affects the colors in glazes also the clay bodies. The drastic thermal shock also produces cracking thus known as crackling since it is deliberate created.
The American Pit Bull Terrier (APBT) is a dog breed recognized by the United Kennel Club (UKC)[1] and the American Dog Breeders Association (ADBA),[2] but not the American Kennel Club (AKC).[3] It is a medium-sized, short-haired dog, of a solid build, whose early ancestors came from England. When compared with the English Staffordshire Bull Terrier, the American Pit Bull Terrier is larger by margins of 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) in height and 25–35 pounds (11–16 kg) in weight. The American Pit Bull Terrier varies in size: males are normally about 18–21 inches (45–53 cm) in height and around 35–60 pounds (15–27 kg) in weight, while females are normally around 17–20 inches (43–50 cm) in height and 30–50 pounds (13–22 kg) in weight.
Made from pottery with beautiful patina.
Circa late 20th century.
Provenance from a private northern shire collection.
Condition report.
Offered in fine used condition with scuffs scratches & general wear marks and some very small minor chips in places commensurate with usage & age. it has had some repairs to the legs.
International shipping worldwide is available.


 


Dimensions in centimetres


High (19 cm)
Width (9 cm)
Depth (15 cm)

  • Period: 1990's
    • Price: £650.00
    • €770 Euro
    • $880 US Dollar
  • Location: London
    • Dimensions: H: 19cm (7.48in)
    • W: 9cm (3.54in)
    • D: 15cm (5.91in)