Vintage 1983 Wyche Hand Painted Folk Art Pig Money Bank 13 Inch

This is a rare vintage pre-owned massive porcelain piggy bank, a beautiful piece of signed American folk art from the early 1980s. Part of a limited series of hand-painted "huge" banks, this piece features an intricate European-style scene of a horse-drawn sled ride and a hilltop castle against a warm, lustrous brown background. This bank is dual-signed, with "Wyche 1981" etched into the porcelain on the bottom and "Wyche 1983" hand-painted on the side near the floral details, showing the timeline from casting to completed artwork. Measuring a substantial 13 inches long, 9 inches tall, and 7 1/2 inches wide, it is a heavy, high-quality porcelain item that is much larger than standard novelty banks. It remains in beautiful condition with vibrant, fresh colors and no chips or cracks. Please note that this bank is sold as shown in the photos without a bottom cover for the openings. Review all photos carefully as they are part of the description and this item is sold as-is with no returns. It is a fantastic centerpiece for collectors of signed 1980s folk art or decorative pottery. Preowned vintage.