Large Terracotta Garden Gnome with Pipe, Germany ca. 1930s

A large garden gnome from Germany, ca. 1930s. The gnome has a pipe in his hand. Good used vintage condition with signs of wear commensurate with age. Some rubbed areas and partially painted over. Overall with great original patina. Please see pictures.

Measures:
Width: 5.91" (15 cm)
Height: 12.2" (31 cm)
Depth: 4.33" (11 cm)

Traditionally, the garden figures represented male gnomes wearing red pointed caps and carrying garden tools, typically between one and two feet tall and used in Europe as decoration for bourgeois gardens.

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Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may sho age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don´t have any defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailed condition report.

Origin:
Germany

Materials & Techniques:
Terra Cotta

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; All of our items are in very good condition. They have been utilised and therefore may sho age-related traces of usage. If not mentioned in the item description they don´t have any defects. Feel free to contact us for a detailed condition report.