Overview
A vibrant, hand-painted ceramic angelfish featuring a bold 'Technicolor' palette and stylized, anthropomorphic features.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Stylized Angelfish Figurine, c. 1950s-1960s
Photo reference
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Story
Post-WWII America saw a massive surge in 'Tropicalia' as returning soldiers from the Pacific theater brought back a fascination with the islands.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned, this piece is a classic example of the 'Ceramic Studio' movement, where local workshops or hobbyist classes used pre-made molds to create decorative objects.
Condition & Value
The piece shows some surface wear and paint loss, particularly around the fins and the base, which is common for 'cold-painted' ceramics. Quick ID could not verify a named-artist market here, so this is intentionally priced like decorative/local-sale art.
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