A Large Mid-Century Italian Earthenware Model of a Tiger c.1960-70

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Object Description

The stunning large and vibrant earthenware model of a tiger, painted and glazed in white with russet and black markings, sitting snarling and resplendent with his teeth bared, having two impressed marks to the underside stamped ‘Made in Italy’ and surviving from mid-century Italy.

Object History

Unknown.

Object Literature

Hand executed by a talented Italian artist, models of this type were made in Italy by realist ceramicists in the 1960s and 70s, with some coming out of studios such as Lenci.

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Object Condition

The tiger is presented in very good overall condition, with wear commensurate with age to the glaze and paintwork; please view the photographs for a full visual reference. There are no losses, cracks or chips aside from some small chipped loss to one of the top incisor teeth.

Object Details

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The Onion Barn
Shoe Cottage
15 High Street
Blunham
Bedfordshire
MK44 3NL

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