Vintage Terra Cotta Fruit Lot 5 Pieces Brass-Tone Accents Mid Century Style
Vintage Terra Cotta Fruit Lot
Decorative Sculpted Fruit with Brass-Tone Accents
Mid-Century Modern Style, 5 Pieces
This collection features five distinct fruit forms crafted from terra cotta with applied brass-tone metal accents. The lot includes a pineapple, pear, mango, mangosteen, and a watermelon slice, each exhibiting stylized proportions and molded textures characteristic of Mid-Century Modern decorative objects. These pieces utilize the natural warmth of clay alongside patinated metal elements to create a sophisticated, organic aesthetic for interior display.
ITEMS INCLUDED:
1. Sculpted Pineapple - Textured tan and green finish with brass-tone crown detail
2. Mango Form - Yellow-orange finish with brass-tone stem and painted leaf
3. Pear Form - Mottled green finish with brass-tone stem and leaf hardware
4. Watermelon Slice - Painted red and green details with central brass-tone accent
5. Mangosteen Form - Deep red finish with circular brass-tone leaf cap
Condition: Fair to good vintage condition. Surface finishes show visible scuffing, paint loss, and wear consistent with age. Several metal leaves and stems are detached but included with the lot. Small mounting holes are present in the terra cotta where hardware was formerly seated. Metal elements show natural oxidation and patina development.