McFarlin Potteries 9" T Orangutan Baby Monkey Art Pottery Statue Rutledge Vtg

Freeman McFarlin Orangutan Baby Monkey Art Pottery Statue Vintage USA. Signed #866 by Artist Rutledge. This figurine is handmade from high-quality clay. It showcases exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Crafted in the USA, this monkey figurine is perfect for collectors who value both quality and design. It is a super cute and has a lifelike design. Very good preowned condition. Has a couple small scuffs on the rear hand/head and 2 missing felt furniture pads. No cracks, breaks or repairs. It measures 9" T x 8 1/2" W x 5" D. Weight 2 lbs. 9 oz. Freeman McFarlin was founded by Gerald McFarlin and Maynard Freeman in 1927 and operated McFarlin Potteries in El Monte, California. Maynard Freeman was responsible for inventing the animal figurines that were sculpted with great detail, movement, and expression. Freeman’s signature is commonly found on pieces he designed, along with other designers. In the late 60s-70s, McFarlin and Freeman sold their interest and the factory closed in 1975.