Description: Vintage 1940s Will-George 10 Inch Tall, Preening Flamingo Sculpture California Pottery. Rare Preening FlamingoHere is an outstanding Flamingo sculpture by Will-George measuring approximately 10 inches tall, The base is 5 1/2" x 3". Known for designing the iconic Flamingo Hotel mascot, this figure is much taller and is in a slightly different pose than the "giveaway" flamingo designed for the hotel. Other than minor crazing (to be expected for its age) It is in excellent condition with no chips, nicks or cracks on the statue, underneath it does have a small chip on the bottom as seen in pics. It is marked "Will George, Pasadena" on the bottom. Some History:The Will-George Company was located in Pasadena California and was in operation 1934-1956. It was ran by brothers William and George Climes. Each one was hand painted and never mass produced. They were a small company and did not widely distribute their products past the West Coast. In late-1945, famous gangster Bugsy Seigel contracted with this pottery firm to make 200 smaller, specially marked flamingo figurines for the grand opening night of his "Flamingo Hotel and Casino". Like most California pottery companies, Will-George suffered after the influx of cheap imports during the 1950s. William and George liquidated their business in 1956. Will Climes designed for Hagen-Renaker until his death in 1960. George Climes worked with Redondo Tile Company of Torrance through the 1950s and was a lab technician for Gladding-McBean until his death in 1966. Winning bidder will receive the actual item pictured. Please review the photos for a complete description. I do have another one in a different pose listed, Take a look!!! We buy out estate sales, storage units etc... That contain some great vintage and antique items, the inventory always changes, please check my other listings, and make sure you add me to your favorite sellers lists. We do not collect these items, and we are NOT experts. All Items will be sent clean and smoke free. This will be sent priority mail with insurance and tracking, Double boxed with lots and lots of packing! I will combine shipping on multiple purchases!!
Price: 525 USD
Location: Keene, Texas
End Time: 2025-01-22T03:14:59.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Origin: California
Antique: Yes
Signed By: Will George
Custom Bundle: No
Year Manufactured: 1940
Item Length: 5 1/2
Additional Parts Required: No
Vintage: Yes
Original/Licensed Reproduction: Original
Item Height: 10 inch
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Features: Decorative, 3D Effect, Hand Painted
Production Style: Art Pottery
Item Width: 3
Signed: Yes
Color: Multi-Color
Material: Ceramics
Subject: Flamingo
Brand: Will George
Type: Figurine
Era: Mid 20th Century (1941-1969)
Model: Sculpture
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Theme: Flamingo, Birds
Time Period Manufactured: 1940-1949
Production Technique: Pottery
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Backstamp: Printed
