Vintage Italian Black Leather Rhinoceros Sculpture with Murano Glass Eyes, Double Horn, Designer Collectible

A rhino with serious pedigree. This vintage Italian leather rhinoceros is a proper designer collectible, hand formed in supple leather worn to a deep dark brown that reads almost black, with a characterful double horn and, the loveliest detail, inset Murano glass eyes that catch the light. The maker pressed a bear paw mark into the belly and neck, the quiet signature of an Italian luxury workshop.

From a private collection, he has presence well beyond his size and looks superb on a desk, a shelf of curiosities or a stack of art books. We will let the photos do the charging.

Styling & Collectors Inspiration

Leather animals love good company, warm woods and a bit of brass. Let this fellow lead a little menagerie.

• Round up the herd with the Vintage Leather Elephant and Rhinoceros Set for a full safari.
• Add a loyal companion, the Cast Iron Greyhound Bust.
• Frame him with the Hand-Carved Wild Lion Head Bookends.

Wander the whole collection here: decosmutia.com/collections/all.

Details

• Subject: rhinoceros with a double horn
• Origin: Italy, a designer collector's piece
• Material: hand worked leather over a formed body
• Eyes: inset Murano glass
• Maker's mark: a bear paw, with recessed glass detail at the belly and neck
• Colour: deep dark brown to black
• Height: 17 cm
• Length: 35 cm
• Width: 12 cm
• Weight: approximately 500 g
• Condition: very good vintage condition with an attractive supple patina
• Provenance: from a private collection
• Quantity: one only, a genuine one off

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