Castelli - Panel (3) - Wood, Majolica
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Set of 3 majolica panels from Castelli, Abruzzo, custom-made for Novartis Farma, Italy, circa from the 1960s to 1970s.
Description
Set consisting of three decorative panels in Italian majolica, hand-painted, attributed to the ceramic tradition of Castelli (Abruzzo), and datable to the second half of the twentieth century, approximately between the sixties and seventies. The works feature a classic style inspired by history, with polychrome decorations executed freehand, a cobalt blue background, and ornamental motifs typical of Castelli majolica of the period.
One of the panels has an inscription on the back indicating it was produced exclusively for Novartis Farma, confirming its nature as a corporate commission rather than serial or tourist production. The panels are set in original solid wood frames, with traditional joints and oxidized iron hardware; the patina of the wood and the oxidation of the metals are consistent with a mid-twentieth-century date.
The main panel integrates a clock; the currently installed mechanism is a modern quartz one and was added later, not original to the ceramic plate.
Object 1 – Panel with clock
Hand-painted maiolica panel with an original solid wood frame.
Total dimensions with frame: 46 × 32.5 cm.
Dimensions of the ceramic plate: 39 × 23.5 cm.
Total thickness: 4.5 cm.
Object 2 – 'The Pharmacist' Panel
Decorative ceramic panel painted by hand, coordinated in style, technique, and period with the main panel, set in an antique solid wood frame.
Total dimensions with frame: 40 × 26.5 cm.
Dimensions of the ceramic plate (without frame): 28 × 13.5 cm.
Item 3 – 'Cons di Cedro' Panel
Decorative panel in hand-painted majolica, belonging to the same set and custom-made production, with an original solid wood frame.
Total dimensions with frame: 33.5 × 33.5 cm.
Dimensions of the ceramic plate (without frame): 23.5 × 23.5 cm.
The set represents an interesting example of Italian artistic maiolica from the second half of the twentieth century, linked to the tradition of Castelli and to commissioned production for corporate and institutional contexts, with good decorative and collectible value.
Insured shipping with tracking. Secure packaging with shock-proof protections. The shipment will be made using the fastest available method: the package can be delivered to the specified address or, if quicker, to a pickup point.
Set of 3 majolica panels from Castelli, Abruzzo, custom-made for Novartis Farma, Italy, circa from the 1960s to 1970s.
Description
Set consisting of three decorative panels in Italian majolica, hand-painted, attributed to the ceramic tradition of Castelli (Abruzzo), and datable to the second half of the twentieth century, approximately between the sixties and seventies. The works feature a classic style inspired by history, with polychrome decorations executed freehand, a cobalt blue background, and ornamental motifs typical of Castelli majolica of the period.
One of the panels has an inscription on the back indicating it was produced exclusively for Novartis Farma, confirming its nature as a corporate commission rather than serial or tourist production. The panels are set in original solid wood frames, with traditional joints and oxidized iron hardware; the patina of the wood and the oxidation of the metals are consistent with a mid-twentieth-century date.
The main panel integrates a clock; the currently installed mechanism is a modern quartz one and was added later, not original to the ceramic plate.
Object 1 – Panel with clock
Hand-painted maiolica panel with an original solid wood frame.
Total dimensions with frame: 46 × 32.5 cm.
Dimensions of the ceramic plate: 39 × 23.5 cm.
Total thickness: 4.5 cm.
Object 2 – 'The Pharmacist' Panel
Decorative ceramic panel painted by hand, coordinated in style, technique, and period with the main panel, set in an antique solid wood frame.
Total dimensions with frame: 40 × 26.5 cm.
Dimensions of the ceramic plate (without frame): 28 × 13.5 cm.
Item 3 – 'Cons di Cedro' Panel
Decorative panel in hand-painted majolica, belonging to the same set and custom-made production, with an original solid wood frame.
Total dimensions with frame: 33.5 × 33.5 cm.
Dimensions of the ceramic plate (without frame): 23.5 × 23.5 cm.
The set represents an interesting example of Italian artistic maiolica from the second half of the twentieth century, linked to the tradition of Castelli and to commissioned production for corporate and institutional contexts, with good decorative and collectible value.
Insured shipping with tracking. Secure packaging with shock-proof protections. The shipment will be made using the fastest available method: the package can be delivered to the specified address or, if quicker, to a pickup point.
Details
Era
1900-2000
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
Italy
Manufacturer/ Brand
Castelli
Material
Majolica, Wood
Colour
Multicolour
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
32.5 cm
Width
32.5 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated Period
1960-1970
