Restored Jaru California Modernist Textured Androgenous Humanoid Sculpture Circa 1986

Measurements: 16.5"T x 10.5"W x 8"D (41.91cm x 26.67cm x 20.32cm)

Markings: Imprinted into Sculpture- © Jaru 1986

Weight: 6.5 lbs.

Classy and timeless ceramic sculpture from Jaru USA.

This fantastic and heavily textured sculpture has been painted with a light metallic silvery gold acrylic paint - Base has been refinished and painted with a glossy black acrylic and both finished with a glossy and heavy lacquer top coat with new felt added to the base. 

I have been working on a passion project that involves purchasing sculptures from various sources and with varying degrees of damage. It has been a labor of love with countless hours and loads of hard work. My goal is to restore these pieces back to their original grandeur, sometimes with an updated color palate when appropriate. I hope to not only keep another artist’s masterpiece living on for a few more decades, but to introduce the next generation to sculptures as home décor that may otherwise end up in our landfills.

Sculptures are not just art; they are three-dimensional stories that invoke many feelings and memories. Thank you for looking at my collection of restored treasures and I hope you find one that tells your story.

Jaru Art Products was started in 1950 by Jack and Ruth Hirsh in Culver City, Calif. The name is a combination of the first two letters of their first names (Ja and ru). Jaru sold artwares and figurines by different artists. The company later created its own lines. Most pieces were marked with a simple paper sticker, although some have an impressed mark. Jaru changed hands in 1968 and stayed in business until the 1990s by diversifying and importing products.