HUGE SGN 1974 RUMPH MIND CIRCUS ZOLTHAR ZUNILL PLANTER Start Price USD 199.95 Current Price USD 1,801.00 Time Left - Bid Count 29 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, August 21, 2008 End Time Thursday, August 28, 2008 Location Ventura, Ca See more about 'HUGE SGN 1974 RUMPH MIND CIRCUS ZOLTHAR ZUNILL PLANTER' Description Payment HUGE SGN 1974 RUMPH MIND CIRCUS ZOLTHAR ZUNILL PLANTER Huge planter by Jim Rumph that is signed on the rim and impressed with all sorts of astrological signs on the faces and the bottom. This is a two faced planter; Zolthar, on one side and Zunill on the other side.  A collectors dream or nightmare but I won't go there. Many many icons and astrological signs to interpret. Very fun and zany piece! When I say huge, I mean huge! It stands 12" tall, 14 3/4" wide and is 13 1/4" deep.This planter is in excellent and what I would call mint condition. There is no damage. No chips, no cracks and no repairs. One artists flaw that I have photographed for you at the very bottom of one side but it happened when the work was made by the artist before the firing. Things that go Rumph in the Night Reflecting on the Impressive Career of Jim Rumph By Sam Wilder Just for the fun of it, that’s how Jim Rumph lived during his mischievous 51 years on the planet. He left in his wake a cosmic trail of whimsical, clay time capsules that lampooned and immortalized the culture and personalities of the day. If you’re over forty, you have probably seen Rumph’s work. His creations were readily available in specialty stores and by mail order in the early seventies. He was a classic renaissance man who created more than 300 different pieces of pottery including mugs, planters, cologne bottles, decanters, pipes, ashtrays and peculiar sculptures. In addition to his signature nymphs, gremlins and gargoyle-like creatures, many of his creations were send-ups of popular characters in the early seventies. Rumph was so inspired by Star Wars, Superman and Star Trek movies that he stayed up all night sculpting tankards with his favorite characters that included Darth Vader, Mr. Spock and the Man of Steel. He also mimicked the politics of the day with Republican elephant and Democrat donkey tankards with the opposing mascot tied up inside the vessel. His depiction of Richard Nixon is classic Rumph design with an extended Pinocchio nose and elephant ears. “Mug shots” of his heroes Joe Namath, Isaac Asimov and W.C. Fields were wonderfully true to the individuals they represented. During the late sixties and early seventies Jim Rumph would sell his creations at the Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Santa Monica, California. The early one-of-a-kind planters and sculptures are very desirable among the expanding group of Rumph collectors. Rumph’s increasing popularity can probably be attributed to the wide variety of pieces he created and the continued interest in the culture of that period. Many of his pieces can be purchased on eBay or at local flea markets for $10 to $20, while one of a kind, store displays and larger pieces can fetch hundreds or even thousands of dollars. Jim Rumph was born in Missouri on August 17, 1942 but spent most of his teenage years and adult life in California. He died after being hit by a car while walking his bike across the street in the middle of the night in Los Angeles on September 1, 1993. Rumph was a man who immersed himself in life and lived with gusto and reckless abandon. His phone calls to friends would often come at 2 a.m., causing them to wonder if he ever slept. A friend of Rumph’s, Verne Langdon, wrote on therumph.com website “his infectious laughter could rise to a hysterical crescendo and will resound in my heart forever.” In all of his zaniness he was often described as softhearted and gentle. He was a man who appreciated the gifts of life and creativity. He created his own award, which he presented to friends. One of the inscriptions on the award was attributed to Buddha and read, “The phenomena of life may be likened unto a dream, a phantasm, a bubble, a shadow or lightening flash; and thus they ought to be contemplated.” The same can be said for the person and the artist that was Jim Rumph. termscopy07 Buyer pays shipping and insurance. I do charge a handling fee to cover shipping supplies. US clients Paypal, personal check or money orders appreciated. Checks are fine but item held 7-10 days until funds clear the bank. California residents to pay sales tax. PAYMENT MUST ARRIVE WITHIN 7 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION OF END OF AUCTION FROM SELLER danisch. PLEASE DO NOT BID UNLESS YOU INTEND TO WIN. IF NOT PAID WITHIN 7 DAYS OF NOTIFICATION BY ME I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO EITHER RELIST OR SELL TO THE NEXT HIGHEST BIDDER. I SHIP TWICE A WEEK.  Please email with questions before you bid. I try to list as accurately as possible but remember I am not an expert in all fields. 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