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A sculptural Italian porcelain topiary featuring densely modeled foliage in layered shades of soft green and cream, accented with perched …
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A sculptural Italian porcelain topiary featuring densely modeled foliage in layered shades of soft green and cream, accented with perched birds that add movement and charm. The form is elevated on a classical urn base, giving the piece a vertical presence that works beautifully on a console, pedestal, or bookshelf. This type of decorative porcelain draws from European garden and conservatory motifs, intended to bring a sense of the outdoors indoors. The hand-modeled foliage shows strong texture and depth, and the overall palette is restrained and elegant—easy to layer into traditional, collected, or transitional interiors.
JUNE'S THOUGHTS
What I respond to here is the sculptural quality rather than perfection. Pieces like this were meant to create atmosphere—softening an interior with a reference to classical gardens and collected European décor. The birds introduce a note of movement and whimsy, and while they show an old repair, the piece still reads beautifully in display. This is the kind of object that feels at home in a layered interior, where character and presence matter more than flawlessness.
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- Dimensions
- 4.5ʺW × 4.5ʺD × 9ʺH
- Styles
- Italian
- Traditional
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Porcelain
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Both birds have broken beaks and on bird show an old repair with regluing; stable and visually unobtrusive when displayed. … moreBoth birds have broken beaks and on bird show an old repair with regluing; stable and visually unobtrusive when displayed. No chips, cracks, or losses to the porcelain foliage or urn base. Overall excellent decorative condition with age-appropriate wear to the underside. less
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