Saturday, April 20, 2013
jeepers. i sort of remember this sale. it was an artist's home. a sculptor. i like aztec, so it's got an extra pull.
LARGE VINTAGE NAIVE POTTERY TURTLE w/ attitude + fat 'legs'- $19
In many years of poking around antiques & estate sales, I’ve never seen a turtle that matches this one.
He stands tall on sturdy legs and looks like he’d love to bite into anything or anyone who gets in his way.
CONDITION: Good but not perfect. There are chips around the underside rim of shell—some affecting the top edges…but not in a hideous off-putting way.
TAIL Hey, he’s even got a tail…the potter didn’t forget a thing. Sure wish I knew more about this turtle guy. All I can tell is that he woke up grumpy and that will never change.