Girardi - Figurine - Maternita - Ceramic

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Polychrome ceramic statuette titled Maternita, made in Italy by Giovanni Girardi, circa 1940–1950, depicting a woman with child in elegant dress with hand-painted floral decorations and gold details; height 31 cm, width 20 cm, depth 16 cm, weight 1.4 kg, condition good with signs of age and spots, signed 'G. Girardi' underside.

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Polychrome ceramic figurine from the Italian manufacture by Giovanni Girardi, probably made around the mid-20th century. The work depicts a woman with child (maternity) in elegant attire, characterized by hand-painted floral decorations and gold details on the skirt. Giovanni Girardi, a Vicenza-born sculptor and modeller, collaborated with the Turin manufacturer "Lenci" before founding his own company. The signature "G. Girardi" is painted under the base.
Good condition with normal signs of age and wear.
Height is 31 cm with a weight of 1.4 kg
See photos for condition and measurements. I do not ship outside the European Community.
The lot will be carefully packed and shipped in a reinforced polystyrene box.

Polychrome ceramic figurine from the Italian manufacture by Giovanni Girardi, probably made around the mid-20th century. The work depicts a woman with child (maternity) in elegant attire, characterized by hand-painted floral decorations and gold details on the skirt. Giovanni Girardi, a Vicenza-born sculptor and modeller, collaborated with the Turin manufacturer "Lenci" before founding his own company. The signature "G. Girardi" is painted under the base.
Good condition with normal signs of age and wear.
Height is 31 cm with a weight of 1.4 kg
See photos for condition and measurements. I do not ship outside the European Community.
The lot will be carefully packed and shipped in a reinforced polystyrene box.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Girardi
Weight
1.4 kg
Title
Maternita
Country of origin
Italy
Designer/artist/maker
giovanni Girardi
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
31 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1940-1950
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