Sculptural Mid-Century Modern small creamer designed by Alexander Girard for Mayer China for La Fonda Del Sol restaurant. Girard designed nearly everything for La Fonda Del Sol. 2 1/2" tall and 2 3/4"
Signed with stamped manufacturer's mark to underside of each example: [La Fonda del Sol Design by Alexander Girard Mayer China Minners & Co. 4 5 Inc.USA 361].
provenance: La Fonda del Sol, New York
literature: Alexander Girard, Oldham and Coffee, ppg. 142-169 discuss commission, ppg. 158-161 illustrate form