Large Mid-century Modern Italian Ceramic Hand-Painted Cheetah

Bring a touch of wild elegance into your home with this striking hand-painted ceramic leopard. Seated upright with an alert, watchful pose, this glossy glazed figurine showcases beautifully detailed rosette markings, warm amber tones, and hand-finished features right down to the whiskers and inquisitive amber eyes. Crafted in the classic Italian majolica tradition, this piece makes a bold statement on a mantelpiece, console table, or bookshelf, and pairs beautifully with botanicals, brassware, and other vintage curios for an eclectic, collected-over-time look. Stands 18.5 inches tall. Excellent condition.