Vintage MA. RA. EL. Girardi Mariano Venetian Porcelain Cat Doll Couple Set & Box

  

Di Girardi Mariano Venetian Porcelain Cat Doll Couple - Handmade in Italy with Original Box. Up for sale is a highly collectible pair of anthropomorphic Venetian cat art dolls created by the renowned Italian workshop. Representing a classic 18th-century courtly masquerade couple, these fine biscuit porcelain art pieces showcase the pinnacles of luxury Italian doll-making artistry. Delicately hand-painted porcelain cat faces and paws, complete with inset glass eyes and fine structural detailing. Dressed in highly detailed, period-accurate 18th-century court fashion.

Outfits feature rich peach, coral, and metallic gold brocade fabrics, decorated heavily with gold trimmings, sequins, matching bows, and complex layered lace underskirts and collars. Both cats feature formal black tricorn hats trimmed with gold ribbons and accented with vibrant pink feathers. Securely mounted on matching display stands. Allowing them to stand upright seamlessly on any shelf, mantle, or curio cabinet. Comes with the authentic, original MA.

Storage box explicitly stamped from the Padova studio and handwritten with "couple Venetian cat" from the retailer or artist archive. They were made between the.

Mid-1990s and the early 2000s. This couple is in excellent vintage condition. The porcelain elements, hand-styled wigs, and delicate brocade fabrics remain beautifully preserved, vibrant, and free of stains, tears, or chips. The miniature handheld masquerade mask for the female cat is no longer physically attached to her hand.

Fully present, intact, and included in this listing. Please review all listing photographs closely to verify the exceptional craftsmanship and condition details before purchasing. Feel free to reach out with any questions!

Workshop by artist Mariano Girardi in Padova, Italy, gained international popularity during the 1990s doll-collecting boom. They became highly sought-after souvenirs for travelers visiting Venice and high-end boutique collectors worldwide.