A small piggy bank in plywood, signed E. L. Paolozzi. This modest, handcrafted object may date from the early years of Eduardo Paolozzi (1924–2005), one of the most important figures in post-war British art. As a boy, Paolozzi is known to have signed his name in this form, and it is possible the piece was made at school or at home during his childhood.
The object offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the formative years of an artist who would go on to shape British Pop Art and postmodern visual culture. While simple in construction, it speaks to an early instinct for making—combining material, purpose, and personal identity.
Origin: Britain
Period/Style: Early 20th Century
Date: c.1930s (childhood work)
Material: Plywood
Dimensions: 12cm height × 14cm width × 9cm depth
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A small piggy bank in plywood, signed E. L. Paolozzi. This modest, handcrafted object may date from the early years of Eduardo Paolozzi (1924–2005), one of the most important figures in post-war British art. As a boy, Paolozzi is known to have signed his name in this form, and it is possible the piece was made at school or at home during his childhood.
The object offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the formative years of an artist who would go on to shape British Pop Art and postmodern visual culture. While simple in construction, it speaks to an early instinct for making—combining material, purpose, and personal identity.
Origin: Britain
Period/Style: Early 20th Century
Date: c.1930s (childhood work)
Material: Plywood
Dimensions: 12cm height × 14cm width × 9cm depth
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