A dramatic and eye-catching matched pair of vintage ceramic roaring big cat or bear head planters "” the ultimate statement piece for lovers of Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency, or maximalist home décor.

These large sculptural cachepots feature beautifully detailed snarling animal faces "” possibly lions, tigers, or polar bears "” rendered in a brilliant white glaze with glossy black nose, painted lash details, and soft pink accents inside the open mouth showing prominent fangs. The sculpting is bold and expressive, with deeply textured fur and a powerful roaring expression on each piece. The interiors are cream glazed.

Both pieces are hand-signed with incised marks on the bottom "” one reads BERGIAS, the other bears a separate cursive signature with what appears to be a number (possibly an edition or mold number). All pieces from this estate featured hand-incised studio signatures consistent with artist or small workshop production.

Please note: One planter has a hairline crack (see photos). This is disclosed in full "” please review all photos carefully before purchasing.

Details:

∙ Sold as a matched pair

∙ White glaze with black and pink painted accents

∙ Both pieces hand-signed on the bottom

∙ Large size "” ideal as floor planters, cachepots, or decorative statement pieces

∙ Interior shows evidence of prior plant use (water staining)

∙ One piece has a hairline crack as shown in photos

Style: MCM / Hollywood Regency / Boho / Safari / Maximalist

These pieces came from a single Los Angeles estate with a remarkable collection of animal head ceramic planters in this same style and era "” a cohesive and thoughtfully collected group.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Used
An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.

Dimensions:
Height: 10 in.
Width: 8 in.
Depth: 8 in.

Category: Planters
Origin: United States
Materials: Ceramic

Shipping:

Domestic: Flat-rate of $54.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S.

International: No International Shipping for this auction.

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Location: This item ships from Thousand Oaks, CA

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Used
An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.