Ceramica Castelli - Dipinto e modellato a mano - Tureen - Ceramic
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Rare Castelli ceramic tureen, handcrafted and hand-painted.
This Castelli maiolica tureen is an elegant example of the Abruzzo ceramic tradition of the twentieth century, inspired by historic patterns developed in the renowned Castelli workshops. The bulbous shape, with volute handles, recalls the antique tureens of the local tradition.
The entire surface is hand-decorated with a rich polychrome composition of countryside flowers, leaves, and sinuous tendrils that intertwine harmoniously on a white ground, an iconographic motif much loved in Castelli’s production.
Created and painted entirely by hand, this tureen represents not only a refined decorative object but also a testimony to the long tradition of Castelli majolica, renowned internationally for the quality of the decoration and the craftsmanship of its artisans.
Castelli ceramics represent an ancient art that originated in the sixteenth century. This production, located in the province of Teramo, is based on a production process handed down from generation to generation and has become a strong symbol of identity for the local community. The surrounding area of this town, which lies at the foot of Monte Camicia, is characterized by the presence of clay soils, used for centuries as a raw material for ceramic production. Castelli ceramics are, in particular, maioliche, i.e., ceramics with a special glaze that gives them their sheen. A work of particular note is the Church of San Donato, located not far from the town center, whose main feature is a roof covered with 16th-century maiolica tiles, which earned it the nickname “Sistine Chapel of maiolica” coined by writer Carlo Levi. Castelli ceramics are famous not only in Italy but also abroad, being present in important museums such as the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the British Museum in London.
Very rare.
Excellent overall condition.
Measurements: 22 x 18 x 20 cm
Seller's Story
My name is Riccardo. I recently graduated in Art History from the University of Florence and I am passionate about porcelain. From tableware to artistic vases, from figurines to tea and coffee sets, I am fascinated by the mastery and creativity of great artisans and designers who manage to shape this fragile material, transforming a rough mass into masterpieces with a story to tell. During my years at university I began to become interested in the history of nineteenth- and twentieth-century tableware; today, every day, I deal with prestigious porcelain pieces that always have something to say to me and to those who purchase them. I love that every day I can discover more about the objects I find while traveling around Italy, always learning something new. I always try to convey to my clients this passion I have for the objects I sell, certain that each of them has a story to tell: that of the creator, that of the one who preserved it, and that of the person who will give it a new life.
Translated by Google TranslateRare Castelli ceramic tureen, handcrafted and hand-painted.
This Castelli maiolica tureen is an elegant example of the Abruzzo ceramic tradition of the twentieth century, inspired by historic patterns developed in the renowned Castelli workshops. The bulbous shape, with volute handles, recalls the antique tureens of the local tradition.
The entire surface is hand-decorated with a rich polychrome composition of countryside flowers, leaves, and sinuous tendrils that intertwine harmoniously on a white ground, an iconographic motif much loved in Castelli’s production.
Created and painted entirely by hand, this tureen represents not only a refined decorative object but also a testimony to the long tradition of Castelli majolica, renowned internationally for the quality of the decoration and the craftsmanship of its artisans.
Castelli ceramics represent an ancient art that originated in the sixteenth century. This production, located in the province of Teramo, is based on a production process handed down from generation to generation and has become a strong symbol of identity for the local community. The surrounding area of this town, which lies at the foot of Monte Camicia, is characterized by the presence of clay soils, used for centuries as a raw material for ceramic production. Castelli ceramics are, in particular, maioliche, i.e., ceramics with a special glaze that gives them their sheen. A work of particular note is the Church of San Donato, located not far from the town center, whose main feature is a roof covered with 16th-century maiolica tiles, which earned it the nickname “Sistine Chapel of maiolica” coined by writer Carlo Levi. Castelli ceramics are famous not only in Italy but also abroad, being present in important museums such as the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and the British Museum in London.
Very rare.
Excellent overall condition.
Measurements: 22 x 18 x 20 cm
Seller's Story
My name is Riccardo. I recently graduated in Art History from the University of Florence and I am passionate about porcelain. From tableware to artistic vases, from figurines to tea and coffee sets, I am fascinated by the mastery and creativity of great artisans and designers who manage to shape this fragile material, transforming a rough mass into masterpieces with a story to tell. During my years at university I began to become interested in the history of nineteenth- and twentieth-century tableware; today, every day, I deal with prestigious porcelain pieces that always have something to say to me and to those who purchase them. I love that every day I can discover more about the objects I find while traveling around Italy, always learning something new. I always try to convey to my clients this passion I have for the objects I sell, certain that each of them has a story to tell: that of the creator, that of the one who preserved it, and that of the person who will give it a new life.
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Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Ceramica Castelli
Designer/artist/maker
Dipinto e modellato a mano
Material
Ceramic
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
22 cm
Width
20 cm
Depth
18 cm
Estimated period
1960-1970
