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Art Deco Maroon-red Ceramic Deer with Gilded Highlights
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for sale €228     $248
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Art Deco Maroon-red Ceramic Deer with Gilded Highlights

1920 - 1940
Description

A maroon-red large ceramic deer, with golden gilded highlights from the 1930's Art Deco era, in fine condition. This piece is in our Summer Sale: £195. The full ticket price is £220.

We are widely experienced in UK and international shipping.

You can visit the Kent Showroom and Warehouse on Fridays and Saturdays, no appointment needed. Other days are usually available by arrangement. Call John Masters on 01959 561234 or email us: john@thedesigngallery.com

We have specialised in original Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and 20th century design for 23 years and were adjudicators of editions of the Miller's Antiques Price (decorative arts), and wrote the chapters "Art Deco Furniture" and "Art Deco Ceramics" for Judith Miller's book "20th Century Design."

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Declaration

The Design Gallery has dated this Art Deco Ceramic Deer to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1153354
Dealers Internal Reference
Art Deco Red Deer
Dealers Notes

Specialists in Arts and Crafts Movement + Art Deco for 23 years, with a large showroom in Kent. Widely experienced in international shipping.

Description
A maroon-red large ceramic deer, with golden gilded highlights from the 1930's Art Deco era, in fine condition. This piece is in our Summer Sale: £195. The full ticket price is £220.

We are widely experienced in UK and international shipping.

fig 1. An Art Deco stylised ceramic deer sculpture in a high-gloss maroon glaze featuring gilded accents along the base and eyes.
fig 1. Art Deco Maroon-red Ceramic Deer with Gilded Highlights

You can visit the Kent Showroom and Warehouse on Fridays and Saturdays, no appointment needed. Other days are usually available by arrangement. Call John Masters on 01959 561234 or email us: john@thedesigngallery.com

fig 2. An Art Deco stylised ceramic deer sculpture in a high-gloss maroon glaze featuring gilded accents along the base and eyes.
fig 2. Art Deco Maroon-red Ceramic Deer with Gilded Highlights

We have specialised in original Arts and Crafts Movement, Art Nouveau, Art Deco and 20th century design for 23 years and were adjudicators of editions of the Miller's Antiques Price (decorative arts), and wrote the chapters "Art Deco Furniture" and "Art Deco Ceramics" for Judith Miller's book "20th Century Design."

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
33cm (12.99")
Depth
9cm (3.54")
Date of Manufacture

The Design Gallery has dated this Art Deco Ceramic Deer to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1153354
Dealers Internal Ref
Art Deco Red Deer
The Design Gallery
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Specialists in 19th and 20th century design

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An Art Deco stylised ceramic deer sculpture in a high-gloss maroon glaze featuring gilded accents along the base and eyes.
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Archive I An Art Deco stylised ceramic deer sculpture in a high-gloss maroon glaze featuring gilded accents along the base and eyes.

Art Deco Maroon-red Ceramic Deer with Gilded Highlights

Archive II An Art Deco stylised ceramic deer sculpture in a high-gloss maroon glaze featuring gilded accents along the base and eyes. View II
Archive III An Art Deco stylised ceramic deer sculpture in a high-gloss maroon glaze featuring gilded accents along the base and eyes. View III
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Location
Unit 1B Starborough Farm
Starborough Road
Marsh Green
Edenbridge
Kent
TN8 5RB
United Kingdom

Opening Hours:
Fridays, Saturdays and bank holidays: 10am to 5pm

Other days by appointment.
Verified Since Sep 2024
Items For Sale 25
Items Sold 11
The Design Gallery
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Location: Unit 1B Starborough Farm, Starborough Road, Marsh Green, Edenbridge, Kent, TN8 5RB, United Kingdom, , Opening Hours:, Fridays, Saturdays and bank holidays: 10am to 5pm, , Other days by appointment.
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An Art Deco stylised ceramic deer sculpture in a high-gloss maroon glaze featuring gilded accents along the base and eyes.
Art Deco Maroon-red Ceramic Deer with gilded highlights
Ref: SA1153354
An Art Deco stylised ceramic deer sculpture in a high-gloss maroon glaze featuring gilded accents along the base and eyes.
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  • ObjectFigurines
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleArt Deco
  • MaterialCeramic, Glaze, Gilding
  • ColourMaroon
  • MotifsStylised doe silhouette, Gilded leaf base, High-gloss monochrome glaze, Streamlined ears and neck
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 33 cm (13 in) x D 9 cm (4 in)

This 1930 figurine is an Art Deco ceramic deer rendered in a high-gloss maroon-red glaze. The sculpture features a stylised doe silhouette with streamlined ears and a slender neck, standing upon a base formed of stylised leaves. Golden gilded highlights accent the base and the eyes of the figure. The construction uses ceramic finished with a glossy monochrome glaze and metallic gilding. Measuring 32 cm high, 33 cm wide, and 9 cm deep, the piece sits upon a mantelpiece in a contemporary interior. The fine condition of the figurine is preserved without visible damage, showing a smooth reflective surface throughout the sculpture.

Art Deco ceramic figurines are defined by streamlined, stylized forms, elongated proportion lines, and smooth, high-gloss or satin glazes. Designers stripped away intricate realistic details in favour of geometric elegance and fluid curves that captured modern movement.

These sculptures were typically slip-cast in earthenware or porcelain, allowed to dry, and finished with monochrome, drip, or crackle glazes. Highlight details were often applied using hand-painted gold leaf, enamel gilding, or metallic luster finishes before final firing.

Authentic pieces generally display period-appropriate manufacturing marks or impressed model numbers on the unglazed underside base. Collectors should examine glaze wear patterns, mold seam lines, and signs of hand gilding consistent with early 20th-century ceramic production techniques.

A stylized ceramic figurine works well as a focal accent on a sideboard, bookshelves, or a mantelpiece. Placing the object alongside clean-lined modern furniture or metallic accessories highlights its rich glaze and historic geometric silhouette.

Dust the item gently using a dry, soft microfibre cloth or a soft-bristled brush. Avoid abrasive chemical cleaners, harsh detergents, or soaking the piece in water, as liquid and rubbing can degrade vintage gold leaf and gilt highlights over time.
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