Vintage Italian Art Deco Majolica Gilded Tiger Sculpture by Guido Cacciapuoti, 1930

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A majestic gold-painted porcelain statue. It is a unique piece, a master's proof from the renowned Cacciapuoti family, a historic … Read more A majestic gold-painted porcelain statue. It is a unique piece, a master's proof from the renowned Cacciapuoti family, a historic Italian majolica maker.

This tiger is a proof that was actually made and, given its beauty, was then put into production, colored like a real tiger.

This lurking tiger was painted gold and then retouched in a subsequent firing, with a gilding that, however, was clearly different from the gold of the first firing. This "defect" makes it even more unique and handcrafted.

Measuring 58 cm long and 13 cm tall, it is a masterpiece of 1930s Italian craftsmanship. This piece is attributed to the mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark and no
official proof of authenticity,
however it is well documented in design history. I take full responsibility for any authenticity



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