Ceramic Leopard · Italy 1960s, signed

In the 1960s, Italy was one of the leading centers for sculptural ceramics. Manufacturers such as Bitossi, Lenci, Ronzan, and Italica Ars produced distinctive animal figures during this period—often hand-painted, with stylized contours and strong glazes. This leopard clearly fits into this stylistic context.

The big cat stands in a confident pose, its body elegantly stretched. The painting follows the characteristic lines of the era—precisely placed rosettes on a warm background tone, capturing the essence of animal painting of that time. At 42 cm in height, the piece has a noticeable stage presence and enough volume to be the main focal point on a shelf, console, or sideboard arrangement.

The piece is signed—a quality feature that significantly increases the collector's value of Italian mid-century ceramics and secures its attribution. Original condition from the 1960s.

Dimensions: Height 42 cm · Width 20 cm · Depth 29 cm