A wonderfully theatrical vintage ceramic planter featuring two white cockatoos with sunny yellow crests perched on a sculpted faux-bois tree stump. The birds’ expressive forms, softly glazed plumage and tropical palette give the piece its distinctive Palm Beach Regency character.
A small opening at the center of the stump allows the piece to be used as a planter or vase. It is equally striking displayed on its own as a decorative sculpture—perfect for adding a playful tropical accent to a console, bookshelf or collected tabletop.
The underside is marked “Great Plains, USA.” The specific maker remains unidentified, but the modeling and decorative treatment are characteristic of late-20th-century American ceramic décor.
As with all vintage pieces, subtle variations and traces of age are part of its history and character.
Details
Period: Late 20th century, likely c. 1970s–1980s
Origin: United States
Size: 10ʺW × 10ʺD × 20ʺH
Markings: “White Plains, USA”
Maker: Unidentified
Material: Glazed ceramic
Colors: White, yellow and brown
Form: Double cockatoo sculpture with faux-bois planter opening
Style: Tropical, Palm Beach Regency, Hollywood Regency, coastal
Condition: Very good vintage condition with no known chips or significant losses; minor age-appropriate wear may be present
Quantity: One
Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the condition description.
