Saucer (2) - Earthenware

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Pair of Italian maiolica plates, hand-painted in polychrome with a Renaissance grottesque foliage and fantastical animals motif, dating to c. 1850–1900, in terracotta with back maker marks (Jafet Torelli, Firenze, 1874–1898 and Gaetani Bonato di Angarano, Bassano del Grappa, active from 1883), about 15 cm diameter (one plate 15 cm, the other 14 cm) and 2 cm deep, with rim chips and overall well-used condition.

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Splendid pair of plates in Italian maiolica from the second half of the 19th century, hand-painted in polychrome with a shaped edge and polychrome Renaissance-style grotesque decoration featuring foliage and fantastical animals, also known as Renaissance-style 'grottesque' decorations.

Manufacturer's mark on the back.

Some chipping on the edge as shown in the photo, otherwise in good condition.

1) Jafet Torelli Manufacture (Florence, 1874 - 1898) diameter 15 cm

2) Gaetani Bonato manufactory of Angarano (Bassano del Grappa), active from 1883, diameter 14 cm

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