Description
MacKenzie-Childs Ceramic Terracotta Clay Bas Relief Basket of Flowers Part
This handmade dining room chair part- terracotta clay basket of flowers, is a piece of history from the MacKenzie-Childs earliest beginnings era when Victoria and Richard MacKenzie-Childs owned and designed at the factory in Aurora up until 2001. Currently, this pattern and shape is not in production and has been retired for some time, so this piece is more collectible.
The 3D clay piece is 6 1/2″ wide x 6″ high.
This piece was part of the Basket Dining Chair that was attached to the rungs in the back piece of the chair. These baskets were made in 2 finishes, painted or Argentina, which is what I am selling here.
The basket is not flat, but curves up a bit to allow for the curve of the back when sitting in the chair.
This piece could be glued to a flower pot, or glue hardware on back and use as a curtain tieback, or add to a piece of furniture for more detail and interest.
MacKenzie-Childs factory sits upon the Cayuga Lake, one of the Finger Lakes in Upstate NY that spans 50 miles long.
Ceramic Pottery Care and Use: Bisque (unglazed) ceramic, when scuffed or soiled, may be gently sanded with fine sandpaper and smoothed over with a damp, soft cloth. Because the red clay foot of each piece is unglazed, be sure to dry completely before placing on wood surfaces, as the moisture in the clay can cause damage to wood.
Basket is in good condition, no chips or cracks.
ALL of my M-C items in my online store, tayrose.com unless stated otherwise, were hand-painted and made from the period when Victoria and Richard were owners and worked at the factory.
