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DEACESSIONED October 30, 2014
Peacock
Waylande Gregory (American, 1905–1971)
early 1930s
Object Place: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, United States
Medium/Technique
Terra cotta, sprayed-on slip, gold paint
Dimensions
Overall: 24.1 x 44.5 x 13.3 cm (9 1/2 x 17 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
The John Axelrod Collection
Accession Number1985.670
CollectionsAmericas
DescriptionPeacock with long flowing tail, gold painted beak and eyes. Unglazed terra cotta with gold dots and swirling lines except broad areas of gold with incised swirls for wings. Perched on base with rows of feathery trees or ferns outlined in gold.
InscriptionsOn underside: "Waylande Gregory NEW YORK / COPYRIGHTED"
Provenance1985, gift of John Axelrod to the Museum (Acquisition date: June 26, 1985)