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ELEGANT LIFE-SIZE ITALIAN CERAMIC GREYHOUND 74 CM
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Private sellerHeythuysen, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since November 2021 • 65 sales
Product description
This imposing, life-sized ceramic greyhound sits in a controlled, attentive posture, with its slender limbs and lean ribcage rendered with convincing realism.
The sculpture is glazed in a warm, glossy white with hand-painted details in the amber-colored eyes, dark nose, and shaded claws, which enhance its naturalistic character.
Italian, dating from the 1960s-70s, it is in very good condition and bears a visible signature on the bottom.
Greyhounds have long symbolized speed, elegance, and loyalty in European art, appearing in portraits from the Renaissance and later as refined companions in aristocratic homes.
In post-war Italy, decoration studios embraced life-sized animal figures for dramatic interior decoration. They combined precise anatomy with a high-gloss glaze, a popular choice for the chic residential and hospitality environments of the time. This example reflects that taste and was crafted by a workshop in Northern or Central Italy, where slip casting and hand painting were used to create the sleek silhouette and lifelike gaze.
Light signs of use.
Total dimensions: approx.
74 cm high x 53 cm long (from snout to back) x 27 cm wide.
Specifications
ConditionGoodColorsWhiteMaterialSustainable materialsNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight74 cmWidth27 cmDepth52 cmSigns of usageDents
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Private sellerHeythuysen, NetherlandsOn Whoppah since November 2021 • 65 sales