Rare Red Enamel Nude Female Ashtray by Nuart w/ McCoy Ashtray

Rare 1920 figural ashtray by Nuart featuring striking red enameled metal nude female figurine seated atop an architectural, tiered base. The sculpted figure gracefully cradles a removable green-and-black drip-glazed ceramic bowl, crafted by the historic American pottery manufacturer Brush McCoy. Exhibiting geometric Art Deco lines and a bold color contrast .

Nuart specialized in crafting decorative household items in the Art Deco style,. Notably, many of their products prominently showcased the graceful form of the female nude. Their creations were made from white metal and were available in four distinct finishes: Alongside Frankart, Nuart excelled in producing a diverse range of items, including lamps, bookends, ashtrays, candle holders, cigarette boxes, and sculptures. Nu-art items can typically be identified by the maker's mark they bear.

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Measurements: 6" Tall X 7" Wide X 4.5" Deep

United States, 1920