A 1987 four-piece ceramic sculpture of ladies at tea by Sonoma, California, artist Cynthia Hipkiss (b. 1948).
Whimsical vignette full of witty details depicting a lively sitting room tea party attended by a colorful quartet of carefree women. Figures’ bodies in unglazed off-white, with the remaining elements decorated with glaze and tinted washes.
Grouping comprised of: two women with cat on sofa; one woman on chair; floor lamp (This one was stolen from show case.. one woman standing with serving tray; coffee table)
Signed “C. Hipkiss” and dated “87” on back of sofa at bottom right.
Dimensions for women on sofa, H 7.75 in. x W 10.5 in. x D 8.5 in. Condition Left hand of woman in chair has a minor repair that appears to date from time of fabrication.