Figure - Canejo plateado - Silvery alpaca
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Description from the seller
Vintage artistic sculpture depicting an anthropomorphic rabbit playing the violin, made of alpaca with silver plating, attributed to sculptor Canela and produced by the renowned Alberty factory in Zaragoza, Spain.
The piece belongs to a series of zoomorphic musical figures created by this workshop during the period 1940–1950, characterized by a high level of sculptural detail, a marked expressive language, and a clear influence of late Art Deco and postwar European figurative design.
The figure stands out for its dynamism and narrative quality: the rabbit’s pose, the tension of the arms, the treatment of the face, and the meticulous execution of the violin and bow demonstrate a careful artistic conception and a notable technical mastery. The natural wear of the silver bath and the uniform patina confirm its authenticity, age, and historical decorative use.
The sculptures from the Alberty factory, especially the musical scenes with anthropomorphic animals, are today highly sought-after pieces by collectors, both for their artistic value and for their growing scarcity in the international market.
Details:
• Author: Canela
Factory: Alberty
• Origin: Zaragoza, Spain
• Period: c. 1940–1950
• Material: Alpaca with silver plating
• Height: 10.5 cm
Width: 5 cm
• Length: 7 cm
• Weight: 121 g
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with original patina and signs of use appropriate to its age
• Note: the photo is part of the description
Vintage artistic sculpture depicting an anthropomorphic rabbit playing the violin, made of alpaca with silver plating, attributed to sculptor Canela and produced by the renowned Alberty factory in Zaragoza, Spain.
The piece belongs to a series of zoomorphic musical figures created by this workshop during the period 1940–1950, characterized by a high level of sculptural detail, a marked expressive language, and a clear influence of late Art Deco and postwar European figurative design.
The figure stands out for its dynamism and narrative quality: the rabbit’s pose, the tension of the arms, the treatment of the face, and the meticulous execution of the violin and bow demonstrate a careful artistic conception and a notable technical mastery. The natural wear of the silver bath and the uniform patina confirm its authenticity, age, and historical decorative use.
The sculptures from the Alberty factory, especially the musical scenes with anthropomorphic animals, are today highly sought-after pieces by collectors, both for their artistic value and for their growing scarcity in the international market.
Details:
• Author: Canela
Factory: Alberty
• Origin: Zaragoza, Spain
• Period: c. 1940–1950
• Material: Alpaca with silver plating
• Height: 10.5 cm
Width: 5 cm
• Length: 7 cm
• Weight: 121 g
• Condition: Good vintage condition, with original patina and signs of use appropriate to its age
• Note: the photo is part of the description
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
121 g
No. of items
1
Title
Canejo plateado
Country of Origin
Spain
Material
Silvery alpaca
Depiction/Theme
Nature
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10.5 cm
Width
5 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
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