Oisin Kelly for Kilkenny Studio Ceramic Bisque Puffin Sculpture Baskets & Boxes In addition to miniature animals

In addition to miniature animals

and thereafter religious themes and motifs were a consistent element in his work

this piece was purchased at an estate sale that included an excellent collection of 20th century ceramics from Japan

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as well as a white stain around part of the rim of the base

Oisin Kelly for Kilkenny Studio Ceramic Bisque Puffin Sculpture Baskets & Boxes In addition to miniature animalsBisque with graphic black details as well as a faint orange stain on its beak and webbed feet, this fabulous tabletop ceramic puffin sculpture by Oisin Kelly for Kilkenny Design Studio (Kilkenny, Ireland) has an impact that far surpasses its 5 and a half inch stature. Born Austin Kelly in Dublin, Oisn Kelly (19151981) was a prominent Irish sculptor who worked in wood, stone, and metal. Though largely self taught, he attended night class at the