OWL MASK BLACK GOLD
The OWL MASK BLACK GOLD is a collector-grade art object that brings the prestige of one of Spain’s most celebrated ceramics houses into any interior. A bold composition of black lines traces across a flawless white gloss ground, punctuated by accents of golden luster that shift with the light. At 13.78 inches tall and sculpted by José Luis Santes, it commands attention on any wall or display surface where the eye naturally rests.
About the OWL MASK BLACK GOLD
Every detail of this mask reflects the discipline of Lladró’s Valencian studio, where specialist artisans have worked fine porcelain for over sixty years. The body is cast and finished to a high gloss — a surface quality achieved through precise kiln temperatures that fuse the material to a smooth, luminous result. The golden luster is applied separately in a second firing, producing a depth and warmth that no surface coating can replicate after the fact.
Sculptor José Luis Santes brings a considered hand to the Lladró porcelain mask form. Bold black brushwork is applied with control across the white porcelain ground, creating a graphic rhythm that reads as simultaneously abstract and classical. The mask carries layers of cultural resonance — theatrical, ritual, transformative — and Santes uses that symbolic weight with intention. At 13.78 × 12.598 × 5.512 inches and 4.96 lb, the piece has genuine physical presence, reassuring to handle and commanding on a wall.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 13.78 in H × 12.598 in W × 5.512 in D (35.00 × 32.00 × 14.00 cm)
- Weight: 4.96 lb (2.25 kg)
- Material: Fine porcelain
- Finish: High gloss with gold luster
- Color: White, black, and gold
- Sculptor: José Luis Santes
- Country of Origin: Handcrafted in Spain (Lladró studio, Valencia)
- Insurance: Included with purchase
How to Style the OWL MASK BLACK GOLD
On the wall, this mask holds its own as a solo focal point — hung against bare plaster, dark paneling, or painted millwork with equal confidence. It integrates naturally into a curated arrangement of ceramics, bronzes, and framed prints on a gallery wall. In a living room, position it above a fireplace or console table to anchor the eye at a fixed height. It reads equally well in a library, a formal dining room, or a bedroom where a note of cultural depth is welcome.
Savannah Monroe –
I’m completely obsessed with this owl sculpture! The bold zebra-stripe pattern and those gleaming gold eyes make it the most striking piece in my entire home. It sits on my entryway console like genuine fine art — every single guest stops to ask where I found it. It’s dramatic, beautifully crafted, and makes the whole room feel curated and sophisticated. I’d buy it a hundred times over!