This porcelain mandrill figurine, produced in the 1980s by the Lomonosov Porcelain Factory in St. Petersburg, exemplifies Soviet naturalism with subtle references to geometric stylization. The form captures the animal's robust silhouette—the mandrill sits upright, one paw crossed over the other, with balanced proportions emphasizing its distinctive strength. Made from high-quality porcelain and finished with a glossy glaze, the piece features a naturalistic palette: the body transitions from creamy white at the chest to deep black on the limbs and lower sections, while the head and face are hand-painted in ochre, brown, blue, and red hues. Expressive blue eyes lend the figurine a lifelike quality, and the overall surface is smooth and highly reflective. There are no visible signs of wear or restoration; the condition is excellent. The figurine embodies a fascination with nature and the drive to capture its essence in a material long associated with prestige and craftsmanship within the USSR. The mandrill, with its vivid facial coloration and attentive gaze, echoes an era when decorative arts aimed not only to embellish interiors but also to educate and inspire. The lustrous glaze reflects light, evoking display cabinets and domestic collections where porcelain animals told stories of distant lands and imagined journeys. The piece may be displayed on a low console or within a glass cabinet, where the glazed porcelain will catch daylight reflections. It can be paired with other porcelain animals from the
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Height10 cm
Depth8 cm
Width17 cm
Dimension details
Width17 cm
Height10 cm
Depth8 cm
Weight1 kg
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