Description
A turned head, raised hind leg and spotted coat give this Cheval pony a lively sculptural pose.
A glazed ceramic comical pony with its head turned towards its hindquarters and one hind leg raised. The shaded grey, black and white body has brown, black and white spots, a white facial blaze and white markings above the hooves.Applied cream spaghetti-style strands form the long mane, forelock and tail.Cheval Ceramics, South Africa. The white facial blaze and light markings above the hooves contrast with the darker head and legs. Brown, black and white spots break up the shaded body glaze. The cream textured mane and tail provide another surface contrast, while the turned head directs attention towards the lifted leg. For comparison, the Joy China 4082 Glazed Terrier Dog Figurine provides a related example in the store. The Journal’s South African Pottery Makers: A Collector's Guide to Local Ceramics gives further collector context.
- Maker: Cheval Ceramics; attribution follows the supplied identification
- Dimensions: 14 cm high x 14 cm wide
- Condition: It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Light contact wear is visible underneath the hooves and tail.
- Features: A glazed ceramic comical pony with its head turned towards its hindquarters and one hind leg raised.
- Period: 1980 onwards
- SKU: SKU-00624
A distinctive piece for collectors of South African ceramics, pony figures or textured animal models.