1970s Italian Hand-Painted Ceramic Roaring Tiger - 23¼"

A striking and highly decorative Italian ceramic tiger dating from the 1970s, hand-painted in a naturalistic manner with expressive detailing and a glossy finish. The animal is depicted seated, mouth open in a dynamic pose, with finely rendered stripes and features that give it strong visual presence. The ceramic work is of excellent quality, with careful modelling and hand-painted decoration. The condition is particularly noteworthy, with no chips, including on the head and ears, which are typically the most fragile areas.

This type of piece reflects the bold decorative taste of the period, combining realism with a touch of theatrical glamour reminiscent of the Hollywood Regency style, and comparable to creations associated with maisons such as Roméo in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine.

A sculptural and eye-catching piece, ideal placed at the foot of a bed or beneath a console, where it pairs beautifully with rich textures such as velvet and gilt elements, adding a distinctive and glamorous accent to an interior.