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Mid-century Italian ceramic wall platter dating to circa 1960–1970, in excellent condition, 31 cm in diameter and 4 cm high, signed by CME Italy, featuring a fish sgraffito with fat lava glaze.
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Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Wall Platter – Fish Sgraffito & Fat Lava Glaze by CME Italy (c. 1950s/60s) – 31 cm
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Ceramic Wall Plate
An impressive, vibrant Italian studio ceramic wall platter dating from the 1950s–1960s. Manufactured by CME Italy, this piece is a prime example of post-war Italian decorative art pottery.
The platter depicts a charming underwater aquarium scene featuring two stylized tropical fish swimming among sea grass and red coral.
Executed using the classic sgraffito technique with vivid, glossy polychrome enamels set against a highly tactile, white/gray volcanic "fat lava" texture background. The rim is finished in a striking speckled turquoise glaze.
Signed on reverse and numbered G/5/A
Period: Circa 1950–1969
Origin: Italy
Technique: Sgraffito, hand-painted polychrome enamel, fat lava / textured glaze
Diameter: Approx. 31 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Beautiful color retention and glaze shine. Comes ready to hang with original cord through factory-made suspension holes on the back rim.
A fantastic addition for collectors of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, Raymor-era ceramics, or vintage marine-themed art.
Mid-Century Italian Ceramic Wall Platter – Fish Sgraffito & Fat Lava Glaze by CME Italy (c. 1950s/60s) – 31 cm
Exquisite Mid-Century Modern Italian Art Ceramic Wall Plate
An impressive, vibrant Italian studio ceramic wall platter dating from the 1950s–1960s. Manufactured by CME Italy, this piece is a prime example of post-war Italian decorative art pottery.
The platter depicts a charming underwater aquarium scene featuring two stylized tropical fish swimming among sea grass and red coral.
Executed using the classic sgraffito technique with vivid, glossy polychrome enamels set against a highly tactile, white/gray volcanic "fat lava" texture background. The rim is finished in a striking speckled turquoise glaze.
Signed on reverse and numbered G/5/A
Period: Circa 1950–1969
Origin: Italy
Technique: Sgraffito, hand-painted polychrome enamel, fat lava / textured glaze
Diameter: Approx. 31 cm
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. No chips, cracks, or restorations. Beautiful color retention and glaze shine. Comes ready to hang with original cord through factory-made suspension holes on the back rim.
A fantastic addition for collectors of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, Raymor-era ceramics, or vintage marine-themed art.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Title additional information
Signed
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Style
Mid-century modern
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
4 cm
Width
31 cm
Depth
31 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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