Deru was a German company that made beautifully crafted animal figures folded out of leather during the 1960s. They used an origami-like technique to create poses and expressions. Today their animals are coveted art objects, fetching prices of $100 to well over $1000. There is currently a baby giraffe for sale on 1stdibs for $900. Yowza.
photo: 1stdibs
A little more searching turned up these handsome folks.
images: 1stdibs
Don't they just make you smile? I find the likeness and expressions Deru was able to capture simply by folding leather quite amazing. Each animal has a personality and the construction appears effortless and never overworked. This is the kind of art that looks simple enough to make, until you try it and realize it's absolutely an art.
image: trippytrunk on Etsy
image: EUCTG on Etsy
Hope you enjoyed browsing these little creatures. Happy Monday everyone!
These are amazing and who knew! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, you do have a find there--I love the bulldog and you're right, these are truly works of art! Good job!
ReplyDeleteCarol Joy
what a great find… i've coveted that elephant for ages!
ReplyDeleteI found an elephant yesterday at a thrift store for $1.50
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