Mangani–Oggetti - BLACK PANTHER Ceramic Sculpture On Lucite Stand MADE IN ITALY
Item History & Price
UP FOR BID/SALE is Stunningly Beautiful, HighlyCollectible, Ceramic/Porcelain Sculpture
MANGANI - OGGETTIBLACKPANTHERSCULPTURE
CERAMIC/PORCELAIN on LUCITE & Polished Brass Stand
Approximate SIZE: 17 ½ inch (44.5 cm) Long; x 9 inch (23 cm) Tall; x 4 inch (10 cm) Wide.MADE IN ITALY Description: ThisStunning MANGANI-Designed and Made for OGGETTI Porcelain Panther embodies the meticulous craftsmanship and impeccabledesi...gn characterizing work conceived in this celebrated Florence atelier. Theceramic feline form is subtly modeled and hand painted in gold from head totail in painstaking detail. Thebase, in contrast, is modernist in tone, with its minimalist geometric forms inclear Lucite and polished brass. Thepiece was made in the 1970’s and is in excellent condition, with no damage tothe figure or base. Itbears the “Mangani” & “Oggetti” marks/labels on the underside of theporcelain figure.Thissculpture is RETIRED from production. Condition:The SCULPTURE is in EXCELLENTCondition. (Please, see the pictures asthey are part of item’s description and condition).
About MANGANI Mangani’s factory was born in the district of Sesto Fiorentino first, and secondlytransferred in Settimello.Itscraftsmanship in ceramics materials still pass from father to son and therepertory of its artistic masterpieces is the result of the continuous work ofboth internal and external collaborators, who are specialized in the art ofglass, wood, iron and bronze.GiuliaMangani still produces everything involved in the creation of its pieces ofart, from the smallest handmade flower, to big vases, chandeliers or lamps inmultiple and curious shapes and characterized by the most various styles suchas deco style, classic style, contemporaneous and modern style.Extravagantshapes and colors mixed up in a magical atmosphere through an ideal path along thetime, trying to tell you our “porcelain story”, our experience along the time, thecontribute of all the artisans that have enriched Mangani with their singularknowledge. A great occasion not only to speak about, but to preserve this sixtyyears of porcelain’s culture.
SPECIAL PROJECTSOurexclusive taste and quality is appreciated all over the world and we cannoteven say how many important projects we did. We sell to Royal families, Sultanate, Governments, important Hotels and Residential Houses in Europe, Middle East, Asia and Australia.Notjust interiors decoration, but accessories, wedding and birth gifts, bonbonnieres and trophies. The Factory
Giulia e Lorenzo Mangani continues the more than50 years old tradition of MANGANI porcelain in Florence, born from our idea tokeep alive the great passion successfully handed down by our father Lando.
The beginning will see the continuation of the tradition of our porcelain butin the future we’ll try to interpret this precious material in different ways, classic or contemporary, according to the challenges and the demands of themarket: our goal is to realize high quality objects capable of transmittingemotions to the observers.
This new enterprise benefits of our loyal workers’ cooperation, with their expertiseand their undisputed craft abilities. The porcelain and the decorations that werealize are hand-made and produced in our factory in Florence. About Oggetti Robert and Nancy Frehling began Oggetti over forty years ago andhave been working in the home furnishings industry ever since. They first began as retailers, owning a group of tabletop andgift stores, and soon after branched into importing and wholesale. The Oggetti line first focused on accessories but soon expandedto include sculpture, furniture and then lighting. Their son Gregory joined the firm over ten years ago and hassince taken over the Miami showroom, moving it to a beautifully curated spotshowcasing the excellence of Oggetti’s design. He also is involved in all aspects of the buying, creating andmanaging of the Oggetti brand.
All of the Frehlings are constantly on the go, traveling to many parts of theglobe to source their unusual collections. Most of the Oggetti furniture collection is made in thePhilippines and Italy. The lighting is primarily Italian. The glass is from Poland, Italy and wherever great objects arefound. The pieces are a collaboration between top designers and theFrehlings, whose good taste and understanding of the marketplace drive thecompany. The newest introductions show a simplicity harkening back toboth the family’s love of modernism and their commitment to the future.
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