Lot #59: Vintage Oversized Papier-Mâché Hippopotamus & Cockatoo Folk Art Figures

Vintage Oversized Papier-Mâché Hippopotamus & Cockatoo Folk Art Figures – Hand Painted & Signed Whimsical pair of oversized papier-mâché animal figures including a large hippopotamus with expressive blue eyes and open-mouth detail, together with a colourful cockatoo perched on a hanging metal swing. Both pieces are hand painted and artist signed. These eye-catching decorative figures make wonderful eclectic décor for a sunroom, patio, nursery, garden room, or collector display. The hippopotamus measures approximately 23” long and approximately 15” high (see photos for measurements). Condition consistent with age and display use, including paint wear, surface scuffs, craquelure, and some chips/losses around edges and feet as photographed. Metal hanging frame for cockatoo shows age-related wear. Please review photos carefully for overall condition details. Pickup category timeslot {A}