Dish (3) - Majolica - Hand-painted decor
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Lot of three hand-painted blue monocrome maiolica plates from Italy, dating to the early 20th century, each with a different motif (church, rural house, floral pattern) and hand-decorated rims, diameters 22.6–25 cm and thickness 3.5–4.5 cm, total weight 1.587 kg, in good used condition with minor wear and a crack on the back of one plate.
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Lot of 3 hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic plates – monochrome blue décor with landscapes and floral motifs – Italy, 20th century
Description
Interesting lot consisting of three glazed ceramic plates hand-painted in cobalt blue on an ivory background, made in Italy in the first half of the 20th century. Although they belong to the same decorative tradition, the three plates feature different subjects: one depicts a small church set in the countryside, a second a rural house among trees and vegetation, while the third is decorated with a simple stylized floral motif. All are embellished with a geometric ornamental band along the rim, executed by hand. The workmanship, the slight irregularities in the painting and glaze, together with natural color variations, attest to artisanal production. These are decorative objects that recall the tradition of Italian popular majolica, particularly widespread in the southern regions. Ideal as wall decor or to enrich a collection of traditional Italian ceramics.
Technical features
Type: set of 3 plates
Material: glazed tin-glazed pottery (maiolica)
Decoration: hand-painted in monochrome blue
Origin: Italy
Period: early 20th century
Measurements:
Plate no.1 Diameter 22.6 cm; thickness 4 cm
Plate no.2 Diameter 22.8 cm; thickness 3.5 cm
Plate no.3 Diameter 25 cm; thickness 4.5 cm
Total weight: 1.587 kg
Conditions
Generally good condition, consistent with age.
Show: minor signs of use; small chips and abrasions along some rims; natural glaze crazing; slight firing imperfections typical of artisanal production. One plate shows a crack running across the back. The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Curiosity
Blue monochrome decorated maiolica represents one of the most characteristic productions of Italian 20th‑century ceramics, inspired by ancient Renaissance maiolicas and the famous Delft-style Dutch ceramics. Many artisanal studios reinterpreted these models with rural landscapes, religious buildings, trees and floral motifs executed with spontaneous and immediate painting. Each piece was individually decorated by hand before the second firing, which is why small differences in stroke, shading, and motif arrangement should be considered signs of artisanal authenticity.
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Lot of 3 hand-painted tin-glazed ceramic plates – monochrome blue décor with landscapes and floral motifs – Italy, 20th century
Description
Interesting lot consisting of three glazed ceramic plates hand-painted in cobalt blue on an ivory background, made in Italy in the first half of the 20th century. Although they belong to the same decorative tradition, the three plates feature different subjects: one depicts a small church set in the countryside, a second a rural house among trees and vegetation, while the third is decorated with a simple stylized floral motif. All are embellished with a geometric ornamental band along the rim, executed by hand. The workmanship, the slight irregularities in the painting and glaze, together with natural color variations, attest to artisanal production. These are decorative objects that recall the tradition of Italian popular majolica, particularly widespread in the southern regions. Ideal as wall decor or to enrich a collection of traditional Italian ceramics.
Technical features
Type: set of 3 plates
Material: glazed tin-glazed pottery (maiolica)
Decoration: hand-painted in monochrome blue
Origin: Italy
Period: early 20th century
Measurements:
Plate no.1 Diameter 22.6 cm; thickness 4 cm
Plate no.2 Diameter 22.8 cm; thickness 3.5 cm
Plate no.3 Diameter 25 cm; thickness 4.5 cm
Total weight: 1.587 kg
Conditions
Generally good condition, consistent with age.
Show: minor signs of use; small chips and abrasions along some rims; natural glaze crazing; slight firing imperfections typical of artisanal production. One plate shows a crack running across the back. The photographs are an integral part of the description.
Curiosity
Blue monochrome decorated maiolica represents one of the most characteristic productions of Italian 20th‑century ceramics, inspired by ancient Renaissance maiolicas and the famous Delft-style Dutch ceramics. Many artisanal studios reinterpreted these models with rural landscapes, religious buildings, trees and floral motifs executed with spontaneous and immediate painting. Each piece was individually decorated by hand before the second firing, which is why small differences in stroke, shading, and motif arrangement should be considered signs of artisanal authenticity.
Shipping
The item will be carefully packed with professional materials to ensure maximum protection during transport. Shipping will be carried out by express courier with tracking.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Ceramics type
Majolica
Title additional information
Hand-painted decor
Number of objects
3
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
25 cm
Width
25 cm
Depth
4.5 cm
Estimated period
1900-1910
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