This charming ceramic penguin figurine was produced by the renowned Riga Porcelain Factory in Latvia during the 1940s. Mirroring the sleek, whimsical spirit of the late Art Deco movement, its clean geometric lines and elegant form make it a standout collectible.
Height: 15 cm
Production quality: 1st grade
Since I am a fan of Hercule Poirot movies, then this item appeals to me in a special way...
(Source: apollo-magazine.com)...much of the credit for the symbiotic relationship between Poirot and art deco has to go to the makers of the long-running series of ITV dramas starring David Suchet, aired between 1989 and 2013, which have come to be regarded as definitive adaptations.
...The production team took a conscious decision from the outset that the design would be based on the styles of the mid-1930s.
