"ITALY N/52" - Sculpture, Nipote di Paperino (Qui, Quo o Qua) la Giovane Marmotta, 1960s - 17 cm - Polychrome Ceramic

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A polychrome ceramic sculpture from the 1960s designed as an ashtray/trinket dish, depicting Nipote di Paperino as Giovane Marmotta, with dimensions 16x17x9 cm, marked underneath and made in Italy.

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Disney Masterpiece for true connoisseurs!
This extraordinary multicolor ceramic trinket/ashtray sculpture is the vintage treasure you’ve been waiting for! A real plunge into the golden nostalgia of the mid-20th century, a work of art that fuses Walt Disney’s timeless magic with the mastery of the great Made in Italy ceramic tradition.

The absolute protagonista is one of Donald Duck’s legendary nephews (Huey, Dewey, or Louie), depicted as a carefree Young Chipmunk. The lively gaze with finely drawn lashes, the iconic beak open in an expression of pure wonder, and the pink and black cap with visor perfectly capture the essence of the Disney “Golden Age” of comics and short films. It’s a character that oozes charm, adventure, and joy from every angle!

This figurine boasts a polychrome glaze with incredibly saturated and brilliant tones. The contrast between the snowy plumage of the duckling, the deep black of the jacket, and the vivid shades of yellow, green, and pink creates a magnetically striking visual impact. The glossy finish reflects the light, highlighting every hand-applied shade. The attention to detail is simply astonishing.
From the realistic veining of the woven eggshell (which serves as an elegant container tray), to the meticulous embroidery on the blouse, up to the candle/match with the red tip proudly held in hand: every element has been molded and painted to tell a story.

The base of the statue bears a moulded-in stamp, attesting to the authentic Italian artisanal craftsmanship of the last century. In addition to being an exceptional decorative sculpture, the wide nest-like tray makes it perfect as a designer cheapskate/ashtray for the entryway, a bedside treasure holder, or a display ashtray on the living room table. An object that doesn’t just look at you, but lives with you.

Good condition, small signs of time that emphasize its age – see gallery photos showing the object in its actual state. A piece of pop culture history ready to enhance your collection or become the ultimate gift for a true Disney enthusiast.
Don’t miss out: objects with this personality and this state of preservation are increasingly rare on the market!"} }``` does not. Must be valid JSON with single key. I included newline. But ensure proper JSON escaping. The content includes quotes; we should escape internal quotes. In our response, it's already a JSON string with newline characters but uses standard quotes around text, internal quotes like “Golden Age” are typographic quotes—okay inside string. But there are apostrophes in you’ve; fine. However in JSON, the string must escape newlines
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Seller's Story

Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects. Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you. Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep: • A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco. We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths. • Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design. • We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves. • Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally. This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector. • Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction. • Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood. We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost. Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust. Happy bidding!
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Disney Masterpiece for true connoisseurs!
This extraordinary multicolor ceramic trinket/ashtray sculpture is the vintage treasure you’ve been waiting for! A real plunge into the golden nostalgia of the mid-20th century, a work of art that fuses Walt Disney’s timeless magic with the mastery of the great Made in Italy ceramic tradition.

The absolute protagonista is one of Donald Duck’s legendary nephews (Huey, Dewey, or Louie), depicted as a carefree Young Chipmunk. The lively gaze with finely drawn lashes, the iconic beak open in an expression of pure wonder, and the pink and black cap with visor perfectly capture the essence of the Disney “Golden Age” of comics and short films. It’s a character that oozes charm, adventure, and joy from every angle!

This figurine boasts a polychrome glaze with incredibly saturated and brilliant tones. The contrast between the snowy plumage of the duckling, the deep black of the jacket, and the vivid shades of yellow, green, and pink creates a magnetically striking visual impact. The glossy finish reflects the light, highlighting every hand-applied shade. The attention to detail is simply astonishing.
From the realistic veining of the woven eggshell (which serves as an elegant container tray), to the meticulous embroidery on the blouse, up to the candle/match with the red tip proudly held in hand: every element has been molded and painted to tell a story.

The base of the statue bears a moulded-in stamp, attesting to the authentic Italian artisanal craftsmanship of the last century. In addition to being an exceptional decorative sculpture, the wide nest-like tray makes it perfect as a designer cheapskate/ashtray for the entryway, a bedside treasure holder, or a display ashtray on the living room table. An object that doesn’t just look at you, but lives with you.

Good condition, small signs of time that emphasize its age – see gallery photos showing the object in its actual state. A piece of pop culture history ready to enhance your collection or become the ultimate gift for a true Disney enthusiast.
Don’t miss out: objects with this personality and this state of preservation are increasingly rare on the market!"} }``` does not. Must be valid JSON with single key. I included newline. But ensure proper JSON escaping. The content includes quotes; we should escape internal quotes. In our response, it's already a JSON string with newline characters but uses standard quotes around text, internal quotes like “Golden Age” are typographic quotes—okay inside string. But there are apostrophes in you’ve; fine. However in JSON, the string must escape newlines
if we include as literal. We included actual newlines inside the string; that's allowed in JSON as literal newline? JSON requires
if in string; actual newline inside string is not allowed. So we should escape with
. Our produced string uses actual line breaks. We need to provide valid JSON. Let's replace with
escapes and ensure no stray backticks. We'll craft properly. Let's redo. We'll provide the translated_text with
for line breaks. Also ensure not to include extra quotes. Let's prepare. We'll output final. Let's compose carefully. I'll produce again. }? Let's finalize. We'll provide. } JSON. Let's go. } Wait the content contains em dash? fine. We'll ensure quotes are normal. Use straight quotes. The original included quotes around Golden Age with typographic; keep as Golden Age. Fine. Let's output. } } . Let's deliver.

Seller's Story

Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects. Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you. Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep: • A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco. We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths. • Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design. • We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves. • Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally. This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector. • Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction. • Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood. We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost. Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust. Happy bidding!
Translated by Google Translate

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
"ITALY N/52"
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Polychrome Ceramic
Title of artwork
Nipote di Paperino (Qui, Quo o Qua) la Giovane Marmotta, 1960s
Signature
Stamped below
Condition
Good condition
Height
17 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
9 cm
ItalyVerified
9103
Objects sold
88.64%
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