This large Italian ceramic leopard statue from the 1960s is crafted from glazed earthenware and meticulously hand-painted, capturing the animal in a dynamic standing pose with its mouth open, revealing sharply defined teeth and expressive eyes. The color palette ranges from warm ochre and orange-brown on the back to lighter cream tones on the underbelly and inner legs, with naturalistic black and brown spots rendered in remarkable detail. The surface is highly glossy, lending the figure a vivid, almost lifelike sheen. Eyes are painted in intense yellow with black pupils, while the mouth interior shows nuanced shades of pink and red, complemented by a black nose and claws. Unlike most similar mid-century pieces, which depict leopards seated, this sculpture stands out for its naturalistic proportions and energetic stance, in keeping with the decorative yet realistic style typical of Capodimonte ceramics from the period. The craftsmanship is evident in the precise anatomical modeling and careful brushwork. The piece is preserved in very good condition, with no visible cracks, chips, or signs of restoration, and only minimal age-related patina. The sculpture evokes the decorative exuberance and fascination with the exotic that characterized Italian interiors of the 1960s. Its dynamic form and intense expression
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Height56 cm
Width90 cm
Length30 cm
Dimension details
Length30 cm
Height56 cm
Width90 cm
Weight10 kg
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