Ars Pulchra - Figure - Maschera di donna - Ceramic
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Hand-painted ceramic female mask in Art Deco style by Ars Pulchra Torino, dating from the 1930s–1940s, with red and black colours, 26 cm high, 15 cm wide, and 8 cm deep, signed on the back 'Ars Pulchra Torino - Made in Italy' and in excellent vintage condition with minor signs of wear.
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Splendid vintage ceramic mask depicting a female face in a “Zingara” style, produced by the renowned Turin manufactory Ars Pulchra (founded by Bartolomeo Taronna, a prominent figure linked to the Lenci artistic tradition).
The work is entirely hand-painted and characterized by the period's typical Art Déco style, with vivid tones (red scarf and headband, gold hoop earrings, and accentuated eye makeup).
Manufacturer: Ars Pulchra – Turin
Era: 1930s – 1940s (Art Déco)
Material: Ceramic / painted earthenware
Mark: Hand-signed on the back "Ars Pulchra Torino - Made in Italy" with symbol and factory numbering
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, vibrant colors well preserved with minor signs of use and small defects on the back (see photos)
Dimensions: Height 26 cm, width 15 cm
Shipped with double box and adequately protected with bubble wrap material
Ars Pulchra Torino was a noted manufacturer of artistic ceramics and small sculptures, founded in Turin in 1935 by Bartolomeo Camisassa (already active at the famous Lenci ceramics) and Maria Clotilde. The company produced terracotta and polychrome ceramic figurines with vivid colors, highly regarded in the vintage collectibles and antiques market.
History and Characteristics
Foundation: 1935 in Turin.
Founders: Bartolomeo Camisassa and Maria Clotilde.
Style: Close to Art Déco trends and the Lenci “great names” genre.
Splendid vintage ceramic mask depicting a female face in a “Zingara” style, produced by the renowned Turin manufactory Ars Pulchra (founded by Bartolomeo Taronna, a prominent figure linked to the Lenci artistic tradition).
The work is entirely hand-painted and characterized by the period's typical Art Déco style, with vivid tones (red scarf and headband, gold hoop earrings, and accentuated eye makeup).
Manufacturer: Ars Pulchra – Turin
Era: 1930s – 1940s (Art Déco)
Material: Ceramic / painted earthenware
Mark: Hand-signed on the back "Ars Pulchra Torino - Made in Italy" with symbol and factory numbering
Condition: Excellent vintage condition, vibrant colors well preserved with minor signs of use and small defects on the back (see photos)
Dimensions: Height 26 cm, width 15 cm
Shipped with double box and adequately protected with bubble wrap material
Ars Pulchra Torino was a noted manufacturer of artistic ceramics and small sculptures, founded in Turin in 1935 by Bartolomeo Camisassa (already active at the famous Lenci ceramics) and Maria Clotilde. The company produced terracotta and polychrome ceramic figurines with vivid colors, highly regarded in the vintage collectibles and antiques market.
History and Characteristics
Foundation: 1935 in Turin.
Founders: Bartolomeo Camisassa and Maria Clotilde.
Style: Close to Art Déco trends and the Lenci “great names” genre.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Ars Pulchra
Style
Art Deco
Title
Maschera di donna
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Ceramic
Colour
Black, Red
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
26 cm
Width
15 cm
Depth
8 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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