{"product_id":"mnf-sevres-1929-1936-polar-bear","title":"MNF Sèvres (1929–1936) “Polar Bear”","description":"\u003cp\u003eA superb white ceramic polar bear, finished in the distinctive \u003cem\u003eshagreen enamel\u003c\/em\u003e—a finely textured, sharp-grained glaze characteristic of the Manufacture Nouvelle de Faïence. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 28 cm · \u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 cm · \u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in \u003cstrong\u003eperfect, faultless condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, flawlessly fired and preserving all the subtleties of its original surface. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece was designed in 1929 by \u003cstrong\u003ePaul Sailly\u003c\/strong\u003e for the MNF Sèvres workshops, which between 1929 and 1936 produced a wide range of innovative ceramic works. Among them, the polar bear stands as one of the manufactory’s most iconic creations. The distinctive “shagreen” glaze—named for its resemblance to the small, rounded grain of traditional bookbinding leather—enhances the sculptural purity of the form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its technical excellence, this model epitomises the period in which the workshop created numerous animal subjects; of these, the polar bear remains the most coveted by collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collection TH30","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52381894213969,"sku":null,"price":2700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/5873\/5185\/files\/IMG_7419_1.webp?v=1763463654","url":"https:\/\/nwtiques.com\/products\/mnf-sevres-1929-1936-polar-bear","provider":"nwtiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}