Ceramic Tiger from Montebello, Italy, 1970s

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This sculpture is not just a decorative object, but a testament to Italian craftsmanship. The "Montebello" signature places it in … Read more This sculpture is not just a decorative object, but a testament to Italian craftsmanship. The "Montebello" signature places it in a tradition of excellent ceramics, known for its ability to blend naturalistic realism with impeccable formal finishing.
The "Made in Italy - Montebello" label guarantees entirely handcrafted according to traditional techniques. Ceramics from this area are renowned for the quality of their glazes and the precision of their painted decorations. Ceramiche Montebello was a top-quality manufacturer operating in Nove, near Bassano del Grappa (Vicenza), known for its exceptional craftsmanship and its ability to export Italian style worldwide between the 1950s and 1980s.
The anatomical modeling reveals the sculptor's skill in capturing the feline's power. The tension of the tendons and the fluidity of the step are rendered with a sensitivity typical of the great Vicenza school.
A distinctive feature of Montebello's production is the vitrification of the surface. The glossy "mirror" glaze not only protects, but creates a play of reflections that enhances the volumes and makes the color vibrant, almost as if the animal's fur were bathed in light.
The color palette uses natural pigments typical of artistic ceramics: a warm ochre for the base, tin whites for the shading, and a deep smoky black for the streaks, applied with bold brushstrokes that follow the tiger's anatomy.
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