Ceramic sculpture of a seated leopard, dating from the mid-century, Italian and modern.

This large leopard figure was probably made in Italy during the 1970s. The figure is made of high-quality hand-painted ceramic in intense shades of orange, densely speckled with black spots. The leopard is ideal as a decoration for a study or living room, and as a complement to interiors in the Hollywood Regency style. Animalistic sculptures have a very long tradition and date back to prehistoric times. Over the following centuries, artists forged animal forms in stone, shaped clay, and cast bronze. It was not until the 19th and 20th centuries that animalistic sculpture gained an independent position. With the development of cabinet art and collecting, small sculptures depicting various animals became increasingly popular. Art Nouveau artists drew inspiration from the animal world, creating both independent sculptures and furniture, as well as jewellery inspired by the shapes of animal bodies. In the Art Deco style, the complex shapes of animals were simplified into basic geometric forms, which, combined with details and refined materials, produced an incredibly decorative effect. The master of this type of treatment was François Pompon, whose figure of a walking polar bear became iconic. Great avant-garde artists also embraced animal forms. It suffices to mention Pablo Picasso or Henry Moore. This figurine is in original vintage condition. The colours of the products shown in the photos may differ slightly from the actual ones. This is due to individual monitor settings and lighting conditions – the photos were taken in artificial light, which may affect the perception of colours. However, we strive to ensure that the photos reflect the actual appearance of the product as faithfully as possible. The offer may include photos of the item in a living space, but these are for illustrative purposes only.