{"product_id":"italian-porcelain-leopard-candle-holder","title":"Italian Porcelain Leopard Candle Holder, Mid-20th Century","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eA bold Italian porcelain decorative figure with theatrical presence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eauthentic vintage porcelain figure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e, produced by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCeramiche Boxer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e in Italy and dating from the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003emid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e, depicts a roaring leopard with a strong sculptural presence and expressive character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDesigned with an integrated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eupper candle holder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e, the piece belongs to the tradition of Italian figural porcelain, where decorative impact clearly outweighs functional intent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDesign and craf\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html;charset=UTF-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003etsmanship\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe dynamic posture of the feline, combined with the vivid colour work and irregular spotted pattern, gives the figure a distinctly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003etheatrical quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e, typical of Italian decorative ceramics of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe contrast between the expressive modelling and the refined porcelain finish makes this piece particularly striking when viewed as a sculptural object rather than a utilitarian one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; period\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eItaly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMaker: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCeramiche Boxer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePeriod: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eStyle: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eFigural \/ mid-century decorative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003ePorcelain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eHeight: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e37 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e (approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e14.6 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eWidth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e24 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e (approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e9.4 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDepth: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e (approx. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e8.3 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eGood vintage condition.\u003cbr\u003eMinor signs of age are present and consistent with the nature and period of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eDecorative use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eIdeal as a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003edecorative focal point\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e on shelving, sideboards or display furniture.\u003cbr\u003eIt works particularly well in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eeclectic, Hollywood Regency, maximalist or characterful mid-century interiors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e, where expressive decorative objects play a central role.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eThe candle holder should be considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003esecondary to its sculptural value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eA striking and expressive decorative object for collectors of Italian mid-century ceramics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: major-fareast; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003eAvailable as a unique, one-of-a-kind piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;\" lang=\"EN-GB\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CirCabyRB","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61022503993674,"sku":"466 25 600 01 003","price":448.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/9872\/7498\/files\/1784899792659.jpg?v=1784901178","url":"https:\/\/circabyrb.com\/products\/italian-porcelain-leopard-candle-holder","provider":"CiRcA by RB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}