Florence Ceramics Ann Pasadena California Rare Piece Collectible Signed FW 14K

Description: This Florence Ceramics figurine is a rare collectible piece that is signed by the artist herself in 14 karat gold which she frequently used. This will make a wonderful addition to any collection. Made of ceramic and finished with a glossy coat, this Nineteenth century clothing inspired by Godeys Ladies Book. This beautiful figurine depicts a woman in a gray dress with burgundy hat and has a classic collection theme. Accented with gold buttons and gold on her hands. The figurine is named Ann by Florence Ward Ceramics of Pasadena California and is an original piece. Perfect for all occasions, this collectible will delight both teens and adults alike. History The Florence Ceramics Company was started in 1942 by Pasadena housewife Florence Ward in the family garage at 1644 North Lake Avenue. Within seven years, the company built a state-of-the art ceramics plant on South San Gabriel Boulevard. Pasadenan Florence Ward (1898-1991) began taking art classes as a way of coping with the death of one of her sons in 1939. Encouraged by a professor, she began making ceramics out of her garage in 1942. Most of these early “garage” pieces were of children. Initially begun as a hobby, it turned into a business when Florence received a surprising order for eighty-four figurines. Her husband Clifford and oldest son Clifford, Jr. joined the business after they returned to Pasadena following World War II. By 1946, the business outgrew her garage and moved to a facility on the east side of Pasadena. The business moved again in 1949, this time to a modern factory at 74 South San Gabriel Boulevard in Pasadena. The company produced a selection of home products, but is best known for the “Florence Collection”- authentic, detailed reproductions of historical and fictional characters, including figures from two well-known paintings at the Huntington Library-Thomas Lawrence’s Sarah Barrett Moulton: Pinkie and Thomas Gainsborough’s The Blue Boy. She also drew inspiration from Godey’s Ladies Book. Florence often produced figurines embellished with slip-coated lace, which burned away during the firing leaving the delicate ceramic replica. Delicately articulated fingers were another defining feature of Florence Ceramics figurines, and twenty-two karat gold accents provided the final touches.

Price: 25 USD

Location: Trabuco Canyon, California

End Time: 2024-12-25T20:13:38.000Z

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