Mythical bull footstool by Dimitri Omersa (1927-1985), 1960s

The artist, Dimitri Omersa (1927-1985) The story goes that the first leather pig appeared almost by accident when "Old Bill", who worked making hand luggage for the Liberty department store in London, s The question was what could be done with the leftover leather. He had the idea of a pig-shaped footstool which he offered to Liberty for resale. Dimitri Omersa and his wife Inge arrived in England in 1955 and settled in Lavender Croft, a sanctuary for refugees. Dimitri Omersa, Yugoslav by birth, had been a naval officer and political prisoner imprisoned by Tito for 10 years after the Second World War. Dimitri Omersa found work in the leather trade and, while representing a small leather company in Hitchin, met "Old Bill" at Liberty. 'old bill' was due to retire and an agreement was reached for dimitri omersa to take over the business and continue supplying pigs to liberty. The brand name omersa was created at this stage. The company relocated to Hitchin in 1958 and shortly after, Dimitri Omersa began creating other animals. Source: omersa.co.uk. Description. Mythical leather footstool by Dimitri Omersa representing a bull. Origin. This item was purchased by Sébastien Delcampe during the show Concluded Deal broadcast on March 29 on France 2. It was brought by Laurent de Sucy en Brie (94) who had found it with his partner in an association. Era. 1960s. Condition. The leather has remained very beautiful, normal use for an everyday object that is almost 60 years old (see photos) Size. 55x43x32cm. Guarantee. The item will be delivered with the warranty certificate shown signed. Delivery. Possibility of delivery or hand delivery.

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