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Best known as one of the wildlife designers for the Hagen-Renaker
Pottery Company of California, Maureen Love began her professional
career as an artist by painting beautiful portraits of Thoroughbred and
Arabian horses for their owners. She quickly moved into the realm of
sculpture, creating realistic models that captured the spirit and beauty
of her subjects. Her ability to draw earned her a position in 1951 with
Hagen-Renaker as a decorator. She promptly proved her proficiency at
three-dimensional art and soon began sculpting for the pottery. What
followed were five decades of life-like equine, wildlife, and other
assorted creations, all eagerly coveted by collectors around the world.
This book features hundreds of photographs of the horses and other
animals created by Maureen Love, both through her own independent
companies and through the Hagen-Renaker Pottery. Many pieces are very
difficult to find, so this collection is truly a treasure of visual
delights. A detailed personal history, index, and price guide are also
included in this wonderful tribute to a multi-talented artist.
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