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Exceptional Fornace Masini Terracotta Eagle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Exceptional Fornace Masini Terracotta Eagle
A monumental eagle made by the Masini family Ca. 1940. In 1939 the Masini family acquired an antique "Vanni" earthenware brickyard and kiln.The original 19th C. moulds are still used today with the passion and dedication to create a truly artesian product. All of the pieces are handmade in the antique tradition and include a vast assortment of jars pots and other articles for the garden. The famous "terra di Impruneta" is a clay mixture of sand, calcium carbonate and iron oxide which gives the earthenware its characteristic brick color. Each piece is accurately baked at 980 f. This procedure guarantees durability and an exceptional resistance to atmospheric elements. The finished product has a deep rustic red color with a rough and compact surface. 24" H. Very fine condition.