Wall decoration - La Molinà - Italy - The Four Elements
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Terracotta wall panel titled I Quattro Elementi by La Molinà, design: Rainer per Molinà, numbered 580/1000, measuring about 29 × 21 cm and weighing 1.9 kg, produced in Italy in 1990–2000, in good condition with minor signs of age and stains, complete with original box and accompanying leaflet.
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La Molinà – Artistic decorative panel "The Four Elements" – Rainer for Molinà – 580/1000
Elegant artistic decorative panel by La Molinà, dedicated to the fascinating allegorical theme of the Four Elements: Earth, Water, Fire and Air.
The work features a composition rich in symbolism and striking decorative impact, made in terracotta and designed as a wall ornament.
The panel is identified in the original documentation as "Rainer for Molinà" and bears on the back the La Molinà manufactory mark, in addition to the numbering 580/1000, which attests to its belonging to a limited edition of 1,000 copies.
The lot is particularly interesting for its completeness, as it is offered together with the original box and the original illustrated sheet, elements that enhance its collectible and documentary value.
A distinctive object, ideal for lovers of Italian artistic ceramics, decorative design and 20th-century collectibles, capable of fitting gracefully into classical or contemporary environments.
Details of the work
• Manufacture: La Molinà
• Design: Rainer for Molinà
• Title/subject: The Four Elements
• Material: Terracotta
• Numbering: 580/1000
• Dimensions: approximately 29 × 21 cm
• Type: Wall decorative panel
• Complete with: original box and illustrated sheet
• Condition: Good/excellent condition, as visible in the photographs
Note on attribution
The inscription "Rainer for Molina" is listed on the original documentation that accompanies the panel. The attribution of the artist to Arnulf Rainer has not been indicated as certain, therefore this description retains the original wording reported by the manufactory.
La Molinà – Artistic decorative panel "The Four Elements" – Rainer for Molinà – 580/1000
Elegant artistic decorative panel by La Molinà, dedicated to the fascinating allegorical theme of the Four Elements: Earth, Water, Fire and Air.
The work features a composition rich in symbolism and striking decorative impact, made in terracotta and designed as a wall ornament.
The panel is identified in the original documentation as "Rainer for Molinà" and bears on the back the La Molinà manufactory mark, in addition to the numbering 580/1000, which attests to its belonging to a limited edition of 1,000 copies.
The lot is particularly interesting for its completeness, as it is offered together with the original box and the original illustrated sheet, elements that enhance its collectible and documentary value.
A distinctive object, ideal for lovers of Italian artistic ceramics, decorative design and 20th-century collectibles, capable of fitting gracefully into classical or contemporary environments.
Details of the work
• Manufacture: La Molinà
• Design: Rainer for Molinà
• Title/subject: The Four Elements
• Material: Terracotta
• Numbering: 580/1000
• Dimensions: approximately 29 × 21 cm
• Type: Wall decorative panel
• Complete with: original box and illustrated sheet
• Condition: Good/excellent condition, as visible in the photographs
Note on attribution
The inscription "Rainer for Molina" is listed on the original documentation that accompanies the panel. The attribution of the artist to Arnulf Rainer has not been indicated as certain, therefore this description retains the original wording reported by the manufactory.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1900 g
Title additional information
The Four Elements
Number of objects
1
Material
Earthenware
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
La Molinà
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
29 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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