Overview
A whimsical ceramic double bud vase featuring two anthropomorphic frogs in a vibrant teal glaze perched atop a bright yellow log.
Preliminary identification
Mid-Century Anthropomorphic Frog Double Bud Vase, c. 1950s
Photo reference
1 uploaded photo
Story
Post-World War II households were hungry for color and humor, leading to a massive boom in 'novelty' ceramics that broke away from the formal, stiff styles of the past.
Maker / Origin
If produced in Japan, it represents the incredible skill of post-war ceramicists who could mass-produce charm with hand-painted details for the export market.
Condition & Value
Visible crazing is present throughout the yellow glaze, which is expected and often preferred by collectors as proof of age. There is a glaze drip on the back of the right-hand frog which is a manufacturing artifact rather than damage. Condition appears good with no obvious structural chips.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD