Description

This magnificent vintage seated cheetah is a premier example of Capodimonte craftsmanship, hailing from the world-renowned ceramic tradition of Naples, Italy. A quintessential icon of the Hollywood Regency and Mid-Century Modern eras, this piece showcases the bold, life-sized aesthetic that defined luxury Italian exports in the 1960s and 70s.

The sculpture features a striking high-gloss white glaze accented by meticulously hand-painted black spots. Its posture is both regal and alert, with finely sculpted facial features and a sleek, powerful silhouette that commands attention in any room. The underside includes the authentic "Made in Italy" stamp associated with Capodimonte production houses.

While many of these pieces were lost to time, this specimen survives as a bold statement piece. It bears the marks of its age—including a visible hairline crack near the tail/haunch and minor base chips—which provide a sense of history without detracting from its overall decorative impact and "big cat" allure.

Product Details

• Maker: Capodimonte

• Origin: Naples, Italy

• Material: High-Fired Glazed Ceramic

• Period: c. 1960s–1970s

• Style: Hollywood Regency / Italian Modernism

• Dimensions: H:24in W:8in D:13in 

• Condition: Vintage condition with a hairline crack and minor base chips (refer to photos).

Keywords

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