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…
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McDonalds initials are on the back, lower right side (see photo). The panther’s color transforms into various shades of emerald green according to light source. 6H x 6.5 W x 4.25D. RP Flames with date 1951. Initials of artist William Purcell McDonald. Rookwood opens its doors in 1880, and continues to be the most celebrated…
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