Unique Marcello Fantoni "Chimera" figural sculpture



Manufacturer:  Fantoni Ceramic Studio, Florence

Designer:      Marcello Fantoni

Description:   Fine mid-twentieth century, fat lava glaze figural sculpture representing a chimera,          
               the fire-breathing monster that was made up of a lions head, a goat's body and a
               snake's tale. Unique piece, hand made and signed by the award winning Florentine
               artist himself and not bearing the usual stencil signature of Fantoni wares.
               

Country of 
Manufacture:   Italy

Date:          Mid 1960's

Marks:         Signed underneath the base with original artist's signature and date (1964)

Condition:     Perfect, no chips, cracks or restoration.

Size:          30cm long x 21,5cm high x 12cm deep (11.8"x8,5"x4.7")

Other infor-   Fantoni's work is much sought after and is held among the collections in 
mation:        some of the most import museums around the world

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Unique Marcello Fantoni "Chimera" figural sculpture

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