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THE ORIGINAL TANFIELD & POTTER CERAMIC MOLDS FOR A PAIR OF HUIA BIRDS in 7 parts


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A CASTING TAKEN FROM THESE MOLDS WAS SOLD IN CORDY'S ANTIQUE AUCTION 27th OCTOBER. Catalogued as a pair of contemporary sculpted resin huia birds on naturalistic branch trunk base. The male and female pair with fine engraved finishing detail. H.510mm. The mold sections include 2 huia bodies + 2 huia tails + 2 branches + 1 tree base.

THE ORIGINAL TANFIELD & POTTER CERAMIC MOLDS FOR A PAIR OF HUIA BIRDS in 7 parts Image 1++
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