Mid-century Modern Stylized Ceramic Owl Figurine

This item is a large, contemporary stylized ceramic figurine of an owl, characterized by its bold, folk-art influenced aesthetic. The piece is constructed from a matte-finish white ceramic or stoneware, featuring a tripod-like stance with two oversized front feet and a sturdy body. Its wide, outstretched wings create a dynamic silhouette. The decorative elements are hand-painted in a deep charcoal or black glaze, including scalloped feather patterns on the chest and broad, teardrop-shaped vertical strokes on the wings that mimic flight feathers. The face is particularly expressive, with large yellow eyes encircled by black ringer lines, set beneath prominent, V-shaped stylized eyebrows that give the bird a stern or focused appearance. The sculpture measures approximately 10 to 12 inches in width. Condition-wise, the piece shows some minor surface scuffing and faint grey marks, particularly on the upper right wing and lower feet, consistent with age and handling. There are no visible cracks or major chips, indicating good overall preservation. The craftsmanship exhibits a balance of smooth, slip-cast geometry and organic hand-applied details, typical of studio pottery or boutique decorative arts from the mid-to-late 20th century. It lacks visible maker's marks in the current view, but its form strongly suggests an influence from Brutalist or MCM animalier art movements.