Rare Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Doberman | Life-Size Glazed Art Sculpture, 1960

Name: Rare Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Doberman | Life-Size Glazed Art Sculpture, 1960
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: 187778820258
Price: 500.00 USD
Availability: InStock

USD 500.00

Condition: Used

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View Rare Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Doberman | Life-Size Glazed Art Sculpture, 1960 with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The vivid amber-yellow eyes, ringed subtly in red, are hand-painted and considered a hallmark of this sculpture’s lineage, seen in only a few known surviving examples. • Materials: Glazed ceramic / majolica. Elevate your interior with this exceptionally rare, life-size ceramic Doberman Pinscher sculpture—an iconic artifact of mid-century European design. Measuring an impressive 36 inches in length and 24 inches in height, this stunning work of art is rendered in a gloss-fired black and sienna glaze with dramatic attention to anatomical accuracy and modernist character. The sculpture’s form captures the essence of the Doberman’s elegance: sleek lines, powerful posture, and expressive realism. Crafted during the 1960s–70s in Italy, this piece is attributed to a high-end studio in the Bassano or Nove ceramic region, renowned for its richly glazed animal figures exported to luxury showrooms across Europe and the U.S. While unmarked—a common trait of mid-century Italian ceramics that relied on foil labels—its detailing, form, and materials match known examples attributed to Ronzan-era workshops and contemporaries. The vivid amber-yellow eyes, ringed subtly in red, are hand-painted and considered a hallmark of this sculpture’s lineage, seen in only a few known surviving examples. This Doberman is not simply a decorative figure—it is a statement piece of sculptural Italian art, ideal for collectors of MCM furnishings, fine European ceramics, or luxury dog décor. Whether styled in a modernist living room, Art Deco foyer, or high-contrast gallery wall, it commands attention and admiration. Condition: Excellent vintage condition. One small chip professionally restored by a ceramic conservator—now nearly invisible. No structural damage. Retains full gloss and crisp paintwork throughout. Details:     •    Origin: Italy (circa 1960s)     •    Materials: Glazed ceramic / majolica     •    Finish: High-gloss black and Sienna     •    Dimensions: Approx. 36” L × 24” H × 12” W     •    Style: Mid-Century Modern / Hollywood Regency / Italian Art Ceramiche     •    Features: Hollow-bodied, slip-cast, original vintage glaze and paint, vivid eyes     •    Signature: Unmarked (typical for mid-century Italian export ceramics)     •    Shipping: Freight or white glove shipping required due to size and fragility Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Decorative Collectibles › Sculptures & Figurines. Brand: Unbranded.