This hand-painted paper mâché hippopotamus figurine from the 1960s embodies the spirit of mid-century surrealist design. Crafted with an emphasis on rounded, compact forms, the piece features exaggerated proportions—most notably the large, full-cheeked head and short, crossed arms folded over the chest. Its primary blue tone is subtly enlivened by undertones of sage green and pale turquoise, a quality enhanced by the glossy surface that lends a slight iridescence. The hand-formed texture is visible in irregular brush marks and minor dimples beneath the paint, while fine black lines define the mouth, nostrils, fingers, and delicate, dotted eyes rendered in a mix of light green and black. With no visible metal hardware or seams, the whole figure retains the sculptural coherence and organic transitions typical
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Height31 cm
Depth19 cm
Width23 cm
Dimension details
Width23 cm
Height31 cm
Depth19 cm
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