This is an early Robin Russell Original art pottery cat in a lounge chair. Signed and dated by the artist, 1983
This is NOT a later, resin made, mass produced, made in China piece. There's some good weight to this piece. Very good quality, solidly made.
The piece is in perfect condition, no chips or cracks - which is amazing given then extended arms.
From the "About Me" section of the artist's website
- I have been an artist my entire adult life. I did the very first Portland Saturday Market and realized there was a way to make a living doing what I loved. I have been very lucky to have lived this life. Thanks!
- After 9/11 and the crash of the economy I no longer felt like making fun work. It was just wasn't in me. My husband was doing stoneware pottery at the time and we decided to team up and make highly decorated terracotta pottery. He makes the pots and I do the painting. It is extremely time intensive and detailed (of course). Our work is sold in galleries all around the country and we still do a couple of art shows. It's a seven day a week operation. I only can make my old work in my spare time and sometimes there's none of that.