Manifattura Italiana - Statue, Nano da Giardino - 37 cm - cement - 1950
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Garden sculpture Nano da Giardino, made of cement and dating to around 1950 by Manifattura Italiana; dimensions 37 × 15 × 12 cm, weight 7 g, unsigned, in discrete condition, origin Italy.
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Garden Daio in the 1940s/60s style, in cement. In the heart of the garden, where sunlight barely filters through the intertwined canopies of the trees and time seems to have stood still, lies a small keeper of forgotten stories. This sculpture, lived-in and marked by the years, carries the enchantment of authentic things. Its worn surface, with strokes of yellow and red faded by time and the elements, speaks of past seasons, winter rains, and warm summer afternoons. It is not a mere decorative element, but a piece of soul that brings immediacy, mystery, and character to any green corner. Placed among the moss, the undergrowth, or at the foot of an old tree wrapped in ivy, it almost seems to come to life. With its lute in hand and a contemplative gaze, it gives the impression of playing a silent melody for the nature around it, turning a simple garden into a fairy-tale, intimate, and evocative place. Perfect for those seeking a vintage detail with melancholic and poetic charm, able to evoke nostalgia and wonder in anyone who notices it among the branches. A small treasure for atmosphere collectors and lovers of the secret garden.
It is not new; vintage condition; lived-in original Italian vintage craftsmanship.
An object that never goes out of fashion and continues to be sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
Measurments: 37x15x12 cm
Garden Daio in the 1940s/60s style, in cement. In the heart of the garden, where sunlight barely filters through the intertwined canopies of the trees and time seems to have stood still, lies a small keeper of forgotten stories. This sculpture, lived-in and marked by the years, carries the enchantment of authentic things. Its worn surface, with strokes of yellow and red faded by time and the elements, speaks of past seasons, winter rains, and warm summer afternoons. It is not a mere decorative element, but a piece of soul that brings immediacy, mystery, and character to any green corner. Placed among the moss, the undergrowth, or at the foot of an old tree wrapped in ivy, it almost seems to come to life. With its lute in hand and a contemplative gaze, it gives the impression of playing a silent melody for the nature around it, turning a simple garden into a fairy-tale, intimate, and evocative place. Perfect for those seeking a vintage detail with melancholic and poetic charm, able to evoke nostalgia and wonder in anyone who notices it among the branches. A small treasure for atmosphere collectors and lovers of the secret garden.
It is not new; vintage condition; lived-in original Italian vintage craftsmanship.
An object that never goes out of fashion and continues to be sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.
Measurments: 37x15x12 cm
Details
Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Manifattura Italiana
Over 200 years old
No
Country of origin
Italy
Material
cement
Title of artwork
Nano da Giardino
Signature
Not signed
Year
1950
Condition
Fair condition
Height
37 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
12 cm
Weight
7 g
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