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A vintage Italian hand-painted majolica donkey sculpture composed of richly modeled fruits, vegetables, and foliage. This imaginative ceramic animal features …
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A vintage Italian hand-painted majolica donkey sculpture composed of richly modeled fruits, vegetables, and foliage. This imaginative ceramic animal features a textured orange body, green botanical neck, leafy ears, and sculptural vegetable-form legs, all finished in vibrant polychrome glazes.
The whimsical composition recalls the visual inventions of Giuseppe Arcimboldo, the 16th-century Italian painter celebrated for assembling recognizable figures from fruits, vegetables, and flowers. This ceramic donkey interprets a similar idea in three dimensions, combining the Italian majolica tradition with playful botanical imagery.
Marked Made in Italy with the initials TG. Dating to the late 20th century, this distinctive decorative sculpture is equally at home in a collected kitchen, library, or living room.
JUNE'S THOUGHTS
I particularly like pieces that introduce an unexpected element into a room. This donkey has enough color and personality to be a focal point, yet its traditional ceramic craftsmanship allows it to sit comfortably among more formal antiques.
PLEASE NOTE: The styled interior image is a computer-generated rendering created for visual inspiration. For accurate color, condition, and detail, please refer to the accompanying photographs.
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- Dimensions
- 14ʺW × 5.5ʺD × 11.5ʺH
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Green
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition with vibrant hand-painted colors and a beautiful glossy glaze. Light signs of age and handling consistent … moreVery good vintage condition with vibrant hand-painted colors and a beautiful glossy glaze. Light signs of age and handling consistent with vintage Italian majolica. No chips, cracks, or repairs observed. PLEASE NOTE: The styled interior image is a computer-generated rendering created for visual inspiration. For accurate color, condition, and detail, please refer to the accompanying photographs. less
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