18.75 In. Large Mid-Century Italian Majolica Mother & Baby Monkey Ceramic Sculpture

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Capture the ultimate expression of vintage Palm Beach chic with this impressive, large-scale mid-century Italian Majolica ceramic sculpture. Standing at … Read more Capture the ultimate expression of vintage Palm Beach chic with this impressive, large-scale mid-century Italian Majolica ceramic sculpture. Standing at a substantial 18.75 inches tall and weighing over 7.5 pounds, this high-gloss statement piece depicts a mother monkey tenderly cradling her baby.

Expertly hand-painted and crafted in Italy, the sculpture features a brilliant milky-white glaze beautifully contrasted by vibrant moss-green hand-painted accents highlighting the faces, ears, hands, and feet. The duo is perched atop a highly tactile, heavily sculpted tree trunk base finished in a striking chartreuse-yellow earth tone.

This specific Italian mold holds a famed status in mid-century Americana pop culture; an identical variant of this exact statue was a prized personal piece owned by Elvis Presley, kept on display in the television room at Graceland. The hollow-cast underside retains its original hand-inscribed, blue-bordered export label reading "36/290 ITALY," ensuring its provenance and authenticity. A magnificent, highly collectible conversation piece tailored for high-end maximalist, eclectic, or Hollywood Regency interior spaces. See less