This Italian ceramic cheetah sculpture from the 1960s exemplifies the modernist aesthetic of mid-century Italian decorative art. Measuring 21 cm in depth, 28 cm in height, and 16 cm in width, the sculpture is crafted from high-quality, hand-glazed ceramic with a lustrous, glassy finish. The color palette showcases warm, saturated ochre as a base, transitioning smoothly into honey and burnt orange hues, with cream and pale beige adorning the underbelly and legs for striking contrast. Expressive, black, irregular spots are meticulously applied to mimic a cheetah’s natural coat. The stylized figure balances modernist abstraction with anatomical accuracy, its musculature subtly defined along the body. The face displays finely painted whiskers, a deep orange nose, and black-lined eyes, producing an expressive, almost anthropomorphic gaze. Paws and the gently curved tail integrate seamlessly, reinforcing the fluidity of the composition with no visible structural seams. The entire surface appears flawless, with no chips, cracks, or color loss; the condition is excellent and original. The sculpture echoes the sensibility of the 1960s—a decade when bold color and form characterized Italian design. The cheetah, seemingly captured mid-stride, channels the era’s confidence, its high-gloss glaze reflecting light to emphasize every spot and detail. It embodies the Italian spirit of freedom and modern refinement: more than a mere animal depiction, it becomes a tactile memory of a time when nature and
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Height28 cm
Depth21 cm
Width16 cm
Dimension details
Width16 cm
Height28 cm
Depth21 cm
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