Tile - Fratelli Piscitello - 1960-1970 - Hand-painted panel of four tiles in Sicilian artistic ceramic
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Fratelli Piscitello presents a hand‑painted Sicilian ceramic wall panel of four 20 × 20 cm tiles (40 × 40 cm overall), dating from 1960–1970 in Santo Stefano di Camastra, with a certificate of authenticity and in good condition aside from minor signs of wear and stains, sold without a metal frame.
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Piscitello – 4-tile panel in hand-painted artistic Sicilian ceramic from Santo Stefano di Camastra – 1960/1970
Important and rare decorative panel composed of 4 hand-glazed and hand-painted artistic ceramic tiles, produced by the historic Piscitello manufactory of Santo Stefano di Camastra, a renowned center of Sicilian ceramic tradition.
The panel is sold with its complete design but without a metal frame.
The work, datable to the period 1960–1970, features a rich decorative composition depicting a large basket brimming with fruit, rendered with a lively, free and expressive brushwork. The scene is dominated by warm ochre and yellow tones, contrasted with the intense green of the foliage and the delicate pink, violet and blue shades of the clusters of grapes.
At the center of the composition develops a large basket with a distinctive flared, ribbed shape, painted in warm ochre, yellow and orange tones and outlined by energetic dark contours. From the top emerges a rich still life consisting of numerous clusters of grapes, leaves and Mediterranean fruits.
Among the fruits stand out, in particular, a large pineapple and a slice of watermelon, accompanied by other vegetal elements and vividly colored fruits. The grape clusters, distributed along the entire upper part and laterally to the basket, are rendered with soft brushstrokes in shades of pink, violet, green, yellow and blue, creating a pleasant chromatic contrast with the light background.
The large basket constitutes the visual focal point of the work: its vertical, slender forms give monumentality to the composition, while the abundance of fruits, grape clusters and leaves creates a particularly rich and scenographic image, traditionally associated with themes of abundance and prosperity.
The painting style, characterized by free brushwork, chromatic variations and a decisive graphic mark, gives the work immediacy and strong decorative personality. The ensemble combines elements of Sicilian and Mediterranean ornamental and figurative tradition with a free, typically twentieth-century interpretation.
The decoration, of great visual impact, testifies to the quality and originality of the Santo Stefano di Camastra ceramic tradition, combining elements of Sicilian decorative culture with a form-focused, typically twentieth-century research.
The panel is formed by 4 tiles of about 20 × 20 cm each, arranged in a square composition of 2 × 2 elements, for an overall size of about 40 × 40 cm (without a frame).
The work is attributed to the historic Piscitello manufactory and is linked, by stylistic and decorative characteristics, to the production of Santo Stefano di Camastra in the period 1960–1970.
The lot is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Piscitello company, attesting to the originality of the work and its dating to the 1960–1970 period.
Antonino Piscitello was a multi-awarded artist, a protagonist of important fairs and exhibitions in Italy and abroad (London, Paris, Munich, New York, Chicago, Milan and Florence). In 2006 he was officially recognized as a “Living Human Treasure” and was included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list for Sicily.
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Author / Manufacturer: Piscitello
Period: 1960–1970
Origin: Santo Stefano di Camastra, Sicily, Italy
Material: Glazed ceramic hand-painted
Number of tiles: 4
Arrangement: 2 × 2
Dimensions of each tile: about 20 × 20 cm
Overall dimensions: about 40 × 40 cm
Certificate of authenticity: Present
Provenance: Private collection, previously acquired from an art gallery
Conditions
The work is in good overall condition, compatible with its age and the artisanal nature of the piece. Subtle signs of wear and small surface irregularities are visible; any crazing of the glazed surface, color variations and superficial marks are compatible with artisanal craftsmanship and the age of the work and contribute to its authentic historical character.
A genuine work with strong decorative presence, particularly suitable for collectors of Italian hand-painted ceramics of the twentieth century, enthusiasts of Sicilian art, and refined interior settings.
The panel will be packed with special care, considering the fragile nature and weight of the piece.
A genuine work that represents the Sicilian ceramic tradition, ideal for collectors of Italian author ceramics, for high-end interiors, or as an important cultural and decorative testimony of the twentieth century.
Piscitello – 4-tile panel in hand-painted artistic Sicilian ceramic from Santo Stefano di Camastra – 1960/1970
Important and rare decorative panel composed of 4 hand-glazed and hand-painted artistic ceramic tiles, produced by the historic Piscitello manufactory of Santo Stefano di Camastra, a renowned center of Sicilian ceramic tradition.
The panel is sold with its complete design but without a metal frame.
The work, datable to the period 1960–1970, features a rich decorative composition depicting a large basket brimming with fruit, rendered with a lively, free and expressive brushwork. The scene is dominated by warm ochre and yellow tones, contrasted with the intense green of the foliage and the delicate pink, violet and blue shades of the clusters of grapes.
At the center of the composition develops a large basket with a distinctive flared, ribbed shape, painted in warm ochre, yellow and orange tones and outlined by energetic dark contours. From the top emerges a rich still life consisting of numerous clusters of grapes, leaves and Mediterranean fruits.
Among the fruits stand out, in particular, a large pineapple and a slice of watermelon, accompanied by other vegetal elements and vividly colored fruits. The grape clusters, distributed along the entire upper part and laterally to the basket, are rendered with soft brushstrokes in shades of pink, violet, green, yellow and blue, creating a pleasant chromatic contrast with the light background.
The large basket constitutes the visual focal point of the work: its vertical, slender forms give monumentality to the composition, while the abundance of fruits, grape clusters and leaves creates a particularly rich and scenographic image, traditionally associated with themes of abundance and prosperity.
The painting style, characterized by free brushwork, chromatic variations and a decisive graphic mark, gives the work immediacy and strong decorative personality. The ensemble combines elements of Sicilian and Mediterranean ornamental and figurative tradition with a free, typically twentieth-century interpretation.
The decoration, of great visual impact, testifies to the quality and originality of the Santo Stefano di Camastra ceramic tradition, combining elements of Sicilian decorative culture with a form-focused, typically twentieth-century research.
The panel is formed by 4 tiles of about 20 × 20 cm each, arranged in a square composition of 2 × 2 elements, for an overall size of about 40 × 40 cm (without a frame).
The work is attributed to the historic Piscitello manufactory and is linked, by stylistic and decorative characteristics, to the production of Santo Stefano di Camastra in the period 1960–1970.
The lot is also accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity issued by the Piscitello company, attesting to the originality of the work and its dating to the 1960–1970 period.
Antonino Piscitello was a multi-awarded artist, a protagonist of important fairs and exhibitions in Italy and abroad (London, Paris, Munich, New York, Chicago, Milan and Florence). In 2006 he was officially recognized as a “Living Human Treasure” and was included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list for Sicily.
Details
Author / Manufacturer: Piscitello
Period: 1960–1970
Origin: Santo Stefano di Camastra, Sicily, Italy
Material: Glazed ceramic hand-painted
Number of tiles: 4
Arrangement: 2 × 2
Dimensions of each tile: about 20 × 20 cm
Overall dimensions: about 40 × 40 cm
Certificate of authenticity: Present
Provenance: Private collection, previously acquired from an art gallery
Conditions
The work is in good overall condition, compatible with its age and the artisanal nature of the piece. Subtle signs of wear and small surface irregularities are visible; any crazing of the glazed surface, color variations and superficial marks are compatible with artisanal craftsmanship and the age of the work and contribute to its authentic historical character.
A genuine work with strong decorative presence, particularly suitable for collectors of Italian hand-painted ceramics of the twentieth century, enthusiasts of Sicilian art, and refined interior settings.
The panel will be packed with special care, considering the fragile nature and weight of the piece.
A genuine work that represents the Sicilian ceramic tradition, ideal for collectors of Italian author ceramics, for high-end interiors, or as an important cultural and decorative testimony of the twentieth century.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/brand
Fratelli Piscitello
Weight
1 g
Specific region of origin
Sicilia
Title additional information
Hand-painted panel of four tiles in Sicilian artistic ceramic
Material
Ceramic
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
40 cm
Depth
2 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
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