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Posted 8 years ago
ho2cultcha
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i'm pretty sure that this is by California potter Dorothy Kindell - 1940s, i think. it's in perfect condition and it stands a little over 6" high. i've seen pics before, but this is the first time i've found one and it is impressive.
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The Dorothy Kindell "Strip Tease" mugs inspired many imitators. As far as I can tell, this is not a Kindell design but surely "inspired by" them. The red/brown clay body makes me think this is likely Japanese (that's not a bad thing) but could be Canadian or something else entirely. I've never seen a Kindell piece on anything other than a white clay body.
These "Strip Tease" style mugs can be found marked "Japan" and "Brayton Laguna (designed by Ferdinand Horvath)" - I wouldn't be surprised if there were many makers.
I have a set of 4 and not marked either but each girl is painted with a different color hair .
thank you artfoot and Manikin!
i was just told by a well-known collector from Los Angeles that it's the real thing. now i'm confused!
Listen to them - I am no expert, I've just handled a lot of this stuff over the years.
BB2 was here
thanks artfoot! i'm sure you are here bb2!!
As often happens, I was looking for something else and ran into this - http://www.justartpottery.com/altimages.asp?pottery_detail=23828
It is from a set of six different mugs entitled "Women from Around the World" by Riddell. Researching that a little should give you some more information about your mug.
thank you artfoot!