This is a charming vintage Italian ceramic spaniel figurine, a quintessential piece of mid-century Italian export pottery. Crafted around the 1960s or 1970s, it depicts a large Cocker Spaniel in a seated pose, standing near life-size on the floor. It is finished in a brilliant, high-gloss white glaze with detailed, hand-painted facial features, including a bold black nose and, most significantly, the signature exaggerated, upward-gazing "pity eyes" that are highly characteristic of Italian animal pottery from this era. These ceramic dogs were wildly popular decorative items and are now fiercely sought-after by collectors of Hollywood Regency and Maximalist decor, functioning as whimsical "greeters" in an entry or as playful sculpture within a sophisticated room.


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Excellent vintage condition. The statue is free of large chips or cracks. The glaze is bright and intact, with only minor vintage crazing consistent with age (please inspect detailed photos). The hand-painted facial and paw details are clean and clear.

Origin:
Italy

Creator:
Styled After: Dorothy Draper

Materials & Techniques:
Ceramic, Paint

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Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Excellent vintage condition. The statue is free of large chips or cracks. The glaze is bright and intact, with only minor vintage crazing consistent with age (please inspect detailed photos). The hand-painted facial and paw details are clean and clear.