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Need help identifying Objet d'Art
11/23/2015 | n/a

Posted on 11/23/2015 9:09:53 PM PST by Disambiguator

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Since Freepers know everything, I thought someone here might have some keen insights into this thing.
1 posted on 11/23/2015 9:09:53 PM PST by Disambiguator
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You found my neigh-heybors cat! Please keep it.


2 posted on 11/23/2015 9:14:00 PM PST by RedHeeler
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Stig Lindberg - Gutavsberg Horse Sculpture

Someone has painted over it.


3 posted on 11/23/2015 9:14:33 PM PST by Beach333
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To: Disambiguator; Slings and Arrows

4 posted on 11/23/2015 9:15:25 PM PST by Liberty Valance (Keep a Simple Manner for a Happy Life :o)
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If that’s true, it probably ain’t worth as much now.


5 posted on 11/23/2015 9:19:39 PM PST by Disambiguator
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I was thinking it had to be painted over.


6 posted on 11/23/2015 9:19:57 PM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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But seriously, that IS a fat-ass horse! Looks Chinese to me, but who knows...

7 posted on 11/23/2015 9:23:16 PM PST by W. (Make that rubble bounce!)
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But it’s missing the hole in the belly area, but has a lot of the other markings - so could be a replica. There’s three listed on 1stdibs.com, ranging from $1400 to $4200.


8 posted on 11/23/2015 9:23:54 PM PST by Beach333
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My guess if the paint is original would be that this is an Italian piece from the 50’s.


9 posted on 11/23/2015 9:29:22 PM PST by lastchance (Credo.)
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I’m guessing replica, but take it to a pottery appraiser if you want to be sure.


10 posted on 11/23/2015 9:29:46 PM PST by Anitius Severinus Boethius (www.wilsonharpbooks.com - Sign up for my new release e-mail and get my first novel for free)
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Most probably Asian/Chinese


11 posted on 11/23/2015 9:30:14 PM PST by Pirate Ragnar (Libs put feelings first and thought second.)
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12 posted on 11/23/2015 9:30:55 PM PST by Idaho_Cowboy (Ride for the Brand. Joshua 24:15)
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Could be Iraq/Sumerian.


13 posted on 11/23/2015 9:32:36 PM PST by RedHeeler
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Tutankhamen is angry about your tomb raid.


14 posted on 11/23/2015 9:46:17 PM PST by DesertRhino ("I want those feeble minded asses overthrown,,,")
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Looks like a poorly done reproduction - head is wrong proportion, tail is too big, legs are the wrong shape - plus above all, looks to be made out of the wrong material.

If you listed it on eBay, I'd suggest listing it in one of the collectible categories as ‘Fat Horse pottery ugly garage sale find’, just include pictures, and hopefully someone will imagine something it is not and get into a bidding war.

15 posted on 11/23/2015 9:48:14 PM PST by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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In the last pic, are those JATO nozzles on the ass end?


16 posted on 11/23/2015 10:11:29 PM PST by ProtectOurFreedom (For those who understand, no explanation is needed. For those who do not, no explanation is possible)
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Be careful not to break it. It’s full of Greek warriors.


17 posted on 11/23/2015 10:25:16 PM PST by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason and rule of law. Prepare!)
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It looks like it is actual glazed on finish and not paint. The detailing is a bit rough for an art piece. Too rough of a texture for an experienced sculptor. But I hope it is a million dollar find. Good luck.


18 posted on 11/23/2015 10:47:17 PM PST by Organic Panic
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In the last pic, are those JATO nozzles on the ass end?

You mean the legs? The little thing poking out is the tail, as seen from the underside.

19 posted on 11/23/2015 11:05:40 PM PST by Disambiguator
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Taint Mayan. Mebbe Urine?


20 posted on 11/23/2015 11:07:08 PM PST by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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