{"id":823,"date":"2025-12-26T02:37:09","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T02:37:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.americaleclectic.com\/?post_type=product&p=823"},"modified":"2026-01-03T05:50:33","modified_gmt":"2026-01-03T05:50:33","slug":"romance-in-the-basin-giraffes-in-love-bathtub-sculpture","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/americaleclectic.com\/?product=romance-in-the-basin-giraffes-in-love-bathtub-sculpture","title":{"rendered":"Romance in the Basin: “Giraffes in Love” Bathtub Sculpture"},"content":{"rendered":"

Romance in the Basin: “Giraffes in Love” Bathtub Sculpture<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

By Carlos & Albert (Carlos Mu\u00f1oz & Albert Ickenroth)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Whimsy meets master craftsmanship<\/em><\/strong> in this vibrant ceramic masterwork from the celebrated duo, Carlos & Albert<\/strong>. Part of their legendary “Bathtub Series,” this sculpture is a joyful celebration of love and lightheartedness. It captures a pair of affectionate giraffes sharing a clawfoot tub, blending traditional Mexican folk-art influences with a surreal, modern sense of humor.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Art of the Collaboration<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Carlos & Albert Collection is a unique fusion of two distinct cultures:<\/em><\/p>\n

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  • Carlos Mu\u00f1oz (Mexico):<\/em><\/strong> A graduate of the prestigious Caba\u00f1as Institute, Carlos brings the rich heritage of Mexican masters and a mastery of intricate, hand-painted patterns.<\/em><\/li>\n
  • Albert Ickenroth (Holland):<\/em><\/strong> Albert\u2019s background in European art and economics infused the partnership with a refined sense of form and global appeal.<\/em><\/li>\n
  • The Result:<\/em><\/strong> Together, they created “Hand-Painted Whimsy,” where everyday scenes are transformed into fantastic, high-color narratives that bridge the emotional gap between the animal kingdom and the human experience.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Technical Profile & Rarity<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

    This sculpture is a limited-edition ceramic work, prized for its detailed hand-painted surface and large, tabletop presence.<\/em><\/p>\n

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    • Limited Edition:<\/em><\/strong> Numbered 74 of 150<\/strong>. With only 150 pieces produced globally, this design is increasingly difficult to find on the secondary market.<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Exceptional Scale:<\/em><\/strong> Measuring approximately 20″ H x 13″ W x 12″ D<\/strong>, this is one of the larger “Double Figure” compositions in the bathtub series, making it a significant focal point for a sunroom, library, or master suite.<\/em><\/li>\n
    • Authentication:<\/em><\/strong> Signed and numbered by the artists on the base.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Specifications for AmericanEclectic.com<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Artists:<\/em><\/strong> Carlos Mu\u00f1oz & Albert Ickenroth (Carlos & Albert)<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Title:<\/em><\/strong> Giraffes in Love (Bathtub Series)<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Medium:<\/em><\/strong> Hand-Painted Ceramic \/ Mixed Media<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Edition:<\/em><\/strong> 74\/150<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Dimensions:<\/em><\/strong> 19.75″ H \u00d7 12.5″ W \u00d7 13″ D<\/em><\/li>\n
      • Condition:<\/em><\/strong> Excellent Gallery Condition<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Artists Bio<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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