Colorful Geometric Vintage SIFO Puzzle royal copenhagen with heavy tacks securing it

with heavy tacks securing it on the sides and back

out of an artist's studio at a recent estate sale just because I loved the look of it

deeply incised Art Nouveau inspired decoration around its in neck and shoulders in shades of copper

It appears that at one time it was covered entirely in gold paint or gold leaf

and hardly needs an incline to do so

Colorful Geometric Vintage SIFO Puzzle royal copenhagen with heavy tacks securing itI always have an eye out for vintage teaching toys and games with great graphics allowing them to double as design objects, pleasuring kids and adults alike. This vintage SIFO puzzle is definitely one, and the only I've seen like it. 1960s or 70s I believe, and happy solvable two ways one with the geometric shapes matching their backgrounds and the other creating excellent color juxtapositions. Used for sure, with a little paint loss, scuffing, etc.