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Vintage Mid-Century Italian Modern Ceramic Sculpture of a Seated Leopard, 1970s
€795
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This large leopard figure was probably made in Italy during the 1970s. The figure is made of high-quality hand-painted ceramic in intense shades of orange, densely speckled with black spots. The leopard is ideal as a decoration for a study or living room, and as a complement to interiors in the Hollywood Regency style.
Animalistic sculptures have a very long tradition and go back to the Paleolithic times. Over the following centuries, artists forged animal forms in stone, glued clay, and cast bronze. It was not until the 19th and 20th centuries that animalistic sculpture gained an independent position. With the development of cabinet art and collecting, small sculptures depicting various animals gained more and more popularity. Art Nouveau artists drew inspiration from the world of animals, creating both independent sculptures and furniture, and jewelry inspired by the shapes of animal bodies. In the Art Deco style, the complex shapes of animals were reduced to simple, geometric shapes, which, combined with details and refined materials, gave an incredibly decorative effect. The master of this type of treatment was François Pompon, whose figure of a walking polar bear passed into the canon. Great avant-garde artists also did not shy away from animal shapes. It is enough to mention Pablo Picasso or Henry Moore.
This figurine is in original vintage condition.
The colors of the products shown in the photos may differ slightly from the actual ones. This is due to individual monitor settings and lighting conditions – the photos were taken in artificial light, which may affect the perception of colors. However, we strive to ensure that the photos reflect the actual appearance of the product as faithfully as possible. The offer may include photos of item in the living space, but these are for illustrative purposes only.
This figurine is in original vintage condition.
This figurine is in original vintage condition.
Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsOrange, BlackMaterialCeramicNumber of items1Height34 cmWidth12 cmDepth18 cmSigns of usageScratches
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Warszawa, PolandOn Whoppah since October 2024 • 2 sales