Angelical moments
$875.00
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The Gallery's Perspective
There is a mischievous elegance to this porcelain rhino — at once solid and fanciful — that makes it feel like a creature from a refined science-fiction fable. The sculpted body reads as a traditional Lladro form: smooth, glossy white surfaces that suggest the heft and quiet dignity of the animal. Against that calm, narrow bands of black and gleaming gold ornamentation introduce a mechanical, almost armor-like rhythm; the gold textured panel at the neck and the gilded horn catch the light and give the piece a jewel-like presence. Small seams and rounded segment lines imply an articulated, cyborg construction without ever losing the animal’s natural curves. Even the pale blue-gray of the feet and face softens the composition, balancing the metallic accents. It’s a playful, sophisticated hybrid — part nature, part machine — that brings personality and a surprising warmth to a mantel, console, or collected display.
The Artwork
About Rhino Cyborg Sculpture
In a world increasingly more accustomed to incredible scientific advances, art continues to come up with new and unexpected realities, like this Cyborg Rhinoceros. Half-animal half-machine, the cyborg is a product of the imagination, of the idea of a world in which living beings and robots complement each other. The forms of the striking rhinoceros, perfectly modeled in glazed white porcelain, take on a new meaning thanks to the decoration and ornamental work. Details in golden luster, black and bluish-grey enhance the figure, creating a very strong contrast. On the other hand, the geometric lines that define the structure of the rhinoceros are heightened by the detailed ornamentation work in relief which enriches the parts decorated in golden luster and manages to capture a robotic metallic effect. This creation stands out not only for its futurist subject matter but also for the precision and quality of the execution in porcelain. Every detail has been carefully elaborated to ensure a work that combines the majesty of the animal kingdom with technological advances. A creation in which nature and science fiction go hand in hand. With pieces like this, the Cyborg Collection offers ideas conceived for interiors off the beaten track that are looking for different visions and decorations. Porcelain reinvents itself, offering a unique combination of tradition and modernism, nature and technology.
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About the Collection
Lladro is renowned for its exquisite porcelain figurines, blending fine porcelain art with delicate craftsmanship to create timeless collectible sculptures. Each Lladro piece is handmade, offering a unique work of art that captures the elegance and emotion of figurative sculpture. The brand's contemporary sculpture combines traditional porcelain artistry with modern design, creating a wide array of decorative art that appeals to collectors and art enthusiasts alike. Known for its luxury collectibles, Lladro continues to innovate, bringing a sense of grace and beauty to homes with its delicate figurines. From cultural craftsmanship to modern porcelain sculptures, Lladro's figurine collection offers stunning pieces that add sophistication and artistic flair to any setting.
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Lladro was founded in 1953 when Juan, Jose, and Vicente, three brothers born of local farmers and endowed with great artistic talent, formed a small family company in the Valencian village of Almacera, Spain. Since then, Lladro has undergone an amazing metamorphosis from an artisan workshop to a huge firm of international scope enjoying continual growth. The company management has remained in the hands of the Lladro family, the owners of the firm, since its inception.
The creative team started out by adapting styles from past eras, but it was not long before certain characteristics appeared that would soon shape what was to become the unique Lladro style.
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