Boy with Toy Airplane, Pexider Letovice, 1950s

This ceramic figurine was produced in the 1950s by F. Pexider & Co., a noted fireclay stove and ceramics manufacturer in Letovice. The piece represents a young boy holding a toy airplane, a motif typical of postwar Czech decorative sculpture. Made of glazed ceramics, the statuette remains in undamaged, well-preserved condition. The surface shows the characteristic finish of mid-century Czech ceramic production, with subtle age-appropriate patina. The figurine stands on a stable base and retains its original form and glaze, representing an authentic example of mid-century Czech decorative craft. Specifications: Design: Figurative ceramic statuette Origin: Letovice, Czechoslovakia Period: 1950s Style: Mid-century figurative Material: Ceramics Color: Multicolour glazed ceramic Condition: Undamaged, well-preserved Estimated weight: 1–1.5 kg Dimensions: Height: 25 cm Diameter: 8 cm Width: 13 cm Depth: 20 cm