Sculptural Mid-Century Modern cups designed by Alexander Girard for Mayer China for La Fonda Del Sol restaurant. Girard designed nearly everything for La Fonda Del Sol, and these cups are some of the most collectible items.
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 | Private Collection, New York
literature: Alexander Girard, Oldham and Coffee, ppg. 142-169 discuss commission, ppg. 158-161 illustrate form
