This is an outstanding and rare Rookwood bookend of a panther made in 1921, and by artist William Purcell McDonald. The color can almost be described as a teal. The action felt in this piece is undeniable, and you can understand why it was a repeated design. The bookend has a fissure underneath that is a result of the firing process and not a crack due to breakage. There is, however, a repair to one ear as shown in photos above. It does not detract whatsoever from the overall appearance. One tiny nick is seen in last photo. I almost missed it, but want to mention for the sake of being as precise as possible in my description. The item “Rare 1921 ROOKWOOD PANTHER BOOKEND / PAPER WEIGHT by William Purcell McDonald” is in sale since Thursday, May 20, 2021. This item is in the category “Pottery & Glass\Pottery & China\Art Pottery\Rookwood”. The seller is “panno16″ and is located in Fryeburg, Maine. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Artist: William Purcell McDonald
- Company: Rookwood Pottery, Cincinnati, OH
- Year Created: 1951
- Style: Art Deco
- Material: Porcelain
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Main Color: Emerald High Gloss
- Object Type: Panther paper weight or book end
- Color: Blue/grey