Giant Vintage Leather-Wrapped Big Cat Sculpture (c.1960s) The body is formed over a molded armature, papier-mâché or a related material, then wrapped and shaped in leather. The eyes are colored glass or resin. Measuring roughly 32 inches from end to end and 13.5 inches top to bottom, it is significantly larger than the standard tabletop leather animal figures usually seen from this era. Very demanding energy.
Details
Date: Circa 1960s
Material: Painted leather over a lightweight molded papier-mâché or composition armature; amber glass or resin eyes; metal chain
Decoration: Hand-shaped and painted black with a red interior mouth, cream-colored teeth, inset amber eyes, and whisker details
Dimensions: Approximately 32 inches long × 13.5 inches high; depth
Condition: Vintage condition with age-appropriate surface wear throughout. The leather and painted finish show scuffs, creasing, uneven sheen, small abrasions, surface cracks, and handmade irregularities. Some wear and losses are visible throughout. Some whiskers are bent, displaced, or missing. The chain shows age and oxidation. Please review all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.
