Abstract sculpture - The Pinnochio from Gardeco of a figure on a sphere inside a clear box on a white background available at Spacio retail stores in Mumbai & Kolkata
Abstract sculpture of a figure on a sphere with a yellow element on a white background
White ceramic sculpture on a pedestal against a textured wall.
White sculpture of a seated figure on a pedestal against a textured stone wall.
White sculpture - The Pinochhio from Gardeco on a clear sphere against a plain wall.
Two white sculptures - The Pinocchio & The Snob from Gardeco on pedestals against a plain wall
Sculpture of a seated figure with a glass ball inside, displayed in a clear case.
Abstract sculpture - The Pinnochio from Gardeco of a figure on a sphere inside a clear box on a white background available at Spacio retail stores in Mumbai & Kolkata
Abstract sculpture of a figure on a sphere with a yellow element on a white background
White ceramic sculpture on a pedestal against a textured wall.
White sculpture of a seated figure on a pedestal against a textured stone wall.
White sculpture - The Pinochhio from Gardeco on a clear sphere against a plain wall.
Two white sculptures - The Pinocchio & The Snob from Gardeco on pedestals against a plain wall
Sculpture of a seated figure with a glass ball inside, displayed in a clear case.

The Pinocchio

Description

A poetic reflection on the delicate boundary between reality and illusion, the Pinocchio sculpture balances whimsy with emotional depth. Perched upon a transparent bubble and finished with a nose gilded in 24-carat Venetian gold leaf, the artwork playfully symbolises self-deception, vulnerability, and the human tendency to disguise inner truths. Produced in Belgium by Gardeco, this sculptural piece forms part of the distinguished Terra collection.

Hand-sculpted in Italy by Pantaleo Musarò, each ceramic piece is crafted with remarkable attention to detail and conceptual expression. Encased within a plexiglass display, the sculpture gains an added sense of detachment and introspection, reinforcing its narrative quality. Though not part of a numbered edition, its gallery-level craftsmanship and artistic storytelling make it a meaningful collectible for refined contemporary interiors.

Pantaleo Musarò is an Italian ceramic artist celebrated for translating mythology, personality, and human behaviour into expressive sculptural forms. Through Pinocchio, inspired by Carlo Collodi’s timeless tale, Musarò explores how individuals construct illusions to conceal fragility and insecurity—an enduring psychological theme portrayed with both irony and tenderness.

Size

Length 18 cm × Width 18 cm × Height 34 cm

Material

Ceramic with 24-carat Venetian gold leaf detailing

Artist

Pantaleo Musarò

Collection

Terra

Plexiglass display case included

About Gardeco

Gardeco is a Belgian brand that blends design and art, turning everyday objects into collectible pieces. Working with international artists and craftsmen, the brand creates vases, bowls, sculptures and wall art that feel expressive and timeless.

Perfect for luxury apartments, villas and penthouses, Gardeco pieces bring character to dining rooms, foyers, lounges and bedrooms. Their handmade quality and refined finishes make them stand out in Indian interiors, adding warmth and a gallery-like touch to modern living spaces.