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Vintage '72 Abbey Press St. Meinrad Seated Monk Figurine Terracotta Statue Nice!
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- HEIGHT
- 4 Inches
- WIDTH
- 4.5 Inches
- DEPTH
- 4.5 Inches
Condition Description:
Excellent vintage condition. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Features the original unglazed, rustic terracotta finish. Most importantly, it retains the original gold foil sticker on the base, dating it to "© 1972 Abbey Press St. Meinrad Indiana 47577". Please see all photos for details.
Item Description:
A classic and authentic vintage terracotta sculpture from Abbey Press, dated 1972.
This figurine features a seated monk in a posture of quiet contemplation or prayer. It is a beautiful example of the minimalist, modernist folk art produced by the St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana during the 1970s.
Key Features:
Studio: Abbey Press
Location: St. Meinrad, Indiana
Date: Clearly dated "© 1972" on the original gold foil sticker on the bottom.
Subject: Seated, contemplative monk.
Material: Unglazed Terracotta / Redware Clay.
Style: Mid-Century Modernist, Religious Folk Art, Studio Pottery.
This piece is a must-have for a collector of Abbey Press or St. Meinrad art, religious figures, or mid-century studio pottery.
Dimensions:
Height: [4"]
Width: [4 1/2" at widest]
Depth: [4 1/2 at widest]
Shipping $12.50
Excellent vintage condition. No visible chips, cracks, or repairs. Features the original unglazed, rustic terracotta finish. Most importantly, it retains the original gold foil sticker on the base, dating it to "© 1972 Abbey Press St. Meinrad Indiana 47577". Please see all photos for details.
Item Description:
A classic and authentic vintage terracotta sculpture from Abbey Press, dated 1972.
This figurine features a seated monk in a posture of quiet contemplation or prayer. It is a beautiful example of the minimalist, modernist folk art produced by the St. Meinrad Archabbey in Indiana during the 1970s.
Key Features:
Studio: Abbey Press
Location: St. Meinrad, Indiana
Date: Clearly dated "© 1972" on the original gold foil sticker on the bottom.
Subject: Seated, contemplative monk.
Material: Unglazed Terracotta / Redware Clay.
Style: Mid-Century Modernist, Religious Folk Art, Studio Pottery.
This piece is a must-have for a collector of Abbey Press or St. Meinrad art, religious figures, or mid-century studio pottery.
Dimensions:
Height: [4"]
Width: [4 1/2" at widest]
Depth: [4 1/2 at widest]
Shipping $12.50