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

Rare Vintage MA.RA.EL. di Girardi Mariano Venetian Porcelain Cat Doll Couple - Handmade in Italy with Original BoxUp for sale is a highly collectible pair of anthropomorphic Venetian cat art dolls created by the renowned Italian workshop MA.RA.EL. di Girardi Mariano based in Padova, Italy. Representing a classic 18th-century courtly masquerade couple, these fine biscuit porcelain art pieces showcase the pinnacles of luxury Italian doll-making artistry.Item Features & Details:

• Artisan Craftsmanship:delicately hand-painted porcelain cat faces and paws, complete with inset glass eyes and fine structural detailing.
• Exquisite Attire: 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.
• Headwear: Both cats feature formal black tricorn hats trimmed with gold ribbons and accented with vibrant pink feathers.
• Ready for Display: Both dolls come securely mounted on matching display stands, allowing them to stand upright seamlessly on any shelf, mantle, or curio cabinet.
• Original Box Included: Comes with the authentic, original MA.RA.EL. storage box explicitly stamped from the Padova studio and handwritten with "couple Venetian cat" from the retailer or artist archive.
• Production Window: They were made between the mid-1990s and the early 2000s

Condition Notes:
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.

• Please Note: The miniature handheld masquerade mask for the female cat is no longer physically attached to her hand. However, the mask is fully present, intact, and included in this listing. It can simply be placed beside her for display, safely tucked into her dress, or carefully reattached by the buyer if desired.

Please review all listing photographs closely to verify the exceptional craftsmanship and condition details before purchasing.Dolls will be packed with professional care and shipped fully insured to guarantee safe transit to their new home. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
The Studio's History: The MA.RA.EL. 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