DESCRIPTION:
Wonderful vintage Kreiss & Co. Psycho-Ceramics figural ceramic depicting a glamorous society lady in a sweeping dark green evening gown, long white opera gloves, and jeweled necklace, coyly holding a green fan to the side of her face.
The exaggerated facial expression, elongated neck and wonderfully stylized proportions are characteristic of Kreiss & Co.\'s collectible Psycho-Ceramics series of humorous caricature figures introduced in the late 1950s.
This figure is identified in period/collector references as the “Elegant Heir” lady, depicted in a green evening dress holding a fan.
A particularly fun example of mid-century American novelty design and kitsch, with strong visual appeal for collectors of 1950s/1960s ceramics, Kreiss figurines, retro décor and unusual character pieces.
The underside retains the original printed maker\'s mark:
© KREISS & dimensions:
8\" tall
4\" wide at base
3\" deep at base
Date: Circa late 1950s–early 1960s
Maker: Kreiss & Co.
Series: Psycho-Ceramics
Material: Glazed ceramic
Color: Dark green, pink/flesh tones, white and multicolor details
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Retro / Kitsch / Novelty
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
CONDITION:
Vintage condition with age-appropriate signs of handling and wear. Please review all photographs carefully, particularly the base and extremities, as they form an important part of the condition description. No original paper hang tag is present.
A terrific and increasingly collectible example of Kreiss & Co.\'s wonderfully eccentric Psycho-Ceramics line.
ITEM SPECIFICS:
Brand: Kreiss & Co.
Collection: Psycho-Ceramics
Character/Model: Elegant Heir Lady
Type: Figurine
Material: Ceramic
Subject: Woman / Lady
Style: Mid-Century Modern / Retro / Kitsch
Era: Mid 20th Century
Time Period Manufactured: 1950–1959 / 1960–1969
Finish: Glossy
Color: Green / Multicolor
Features: Hand-Painted Details
Signed/Marked: Yes — maker\'s mark on base
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Height: 8 in
Width: 4 in
Depth: 3 in
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