Vintage Takahashi Japan Staffordshire Style Tiger Pair Ceramic Figurines For Sale

Striking pair of ceramic tiger figurines. Designed in the tradition of Staffordshire-style mantel animals, this matched pair of seated tigers offers a distinctive Japanese interpretation of the classic decorative animal pair each featuring a seated tiger with an orange crackle-glaze finish, bold black stripes and expressive hand-finished details. Both rest on coordinating deep green rectangular pedestal bases accented with gold-tone trim. No chips or cracks to note. The underside retains the original Takahashi® San Francisco / Made in Japan labels. One tiger also retains its original Saks Fifth Avenue retail label showing a $95.00 original retail price. A rare find and specifically as a pair. These make an especially handsome matched pair for a Chinoiserie, Asian-inspired, traditional, Grandmillennial or eclectic interior and display beautifully together on a console, mantel, bookshelf or bar.Dimensions — each tiger:* Height: 7 3/8 in
* Width: 4 3/4 in
* Depth: 3 inMaker: Takahashi
Country of Manufacture: Japan
Retailer: Saks Fifth Avenue
Original Saks price shown: $95.00Condition: Pre-owned condition with age-appropriate surface and display wear. The crackled glaze is visible throughout the bodies and contributes to the decorative appearance. There is visible wear/loss along portions of the gold-tone trim and corners of the bases, as shown in the photographs. The felted undersides and original labels show age and handling wear. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the condition description.Sold as a pair.

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