F.lli Marchi, Brescia (Italia). - Pitcher - Majolica
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Italian maiolica decorative pitcher by F.lli Marchi of Brescia, circa 1950s–1960s, 30 cm high by 14 cm wide with a 6 cm diameter, featuring a volcanic stone-like textured body and a hand-painted relief panel with exotic Oriental motifs, in very good condition with rare use and slight signs of wear and age.
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Splendid and elegant decorative pitcher (or monumental bottle) in artistic ceramic, produced by the famous Italian manufactory "F.lli Marchi" of Brescia (active from the mid-20th century). The lot bears on the bottom the original mark of the manufactory, guaranteeing authenticity.
The piece is a perfect example of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, strongly influenced by Brutalist currents and the exoticism of the 1960s/1970s.
Artistic features and details:
• Material finish: The body of the pitcher features a spectacular bubbly texture with a "lava stone" or natural rock effect, finished in shades of white and gray, pleasant to the touch and with a strong visual impact.
• Raised decoration: On the front develops a wonderful vertical panel finely engraved and hand-painted. The graphic motifs celebrate exotic and oriental iconography (Indian), showing from bottom to top: a pair of ceremonial elephants finely glazed in white, a seated figure or deity in a meditative/dance pose, heraldic lions, and a columned temple at the top.
• Form: Slender, asymmetrical silhouette, with a large squared geometric handle and a stylized spout reminiscent of ancient parade jugs or classically redesigned amphorae in a modern key.
A unique collectible piece, ideal for enriching design interiors, mid-century modern collections, or ceramic collectors of Italian twentieth century.
Shipping insured, this shipment is not combinable with other lots.
Splendid and elegant decorative pitcher (or monumental bottle) in artistic ceramic, produced by the famous Italian manufactory "F.lli Marchi" of Brescia (active from the mid-20th century). The lot bears on the bottom the original mark of the manufactory, guaranteeing authenticity.
The piece is a perfect example of Italian Mid-Century Modern design, strongly influenced by Brutalist currents and the exoticism of the 1960s/1970s.
Artistic features and details:
• Material finish: The body of the pitcher features a spectacular bubbly texture with a "lava stone" or natural rock effect, finished in shades of white and gray, pleasant to the touch and with a strong visual impact.
• Raised decoration: On the front develops a wonderful vertical panel finely engraved and hand-painted. The graphic motifs celebrate exotic and oriental iconography (Indian), showing from bottom to top: a pair of ceremonial elephants finely glazed in white, a seated figure or deity in a meditative/dance pose, heraldic lions, and a columned temple at the top.
• Form: Slender, asymmetrical silhouette, with a large squared geometric handle and a stylized spout reminiscent of ancient parade jugs or classically redesigned amphorae in a modern key.
A unique collectible piece, ideal for enriching design interiors, mid-century modern collections, or ceramic collectors of Italian twentieth century.
Shipping insured, this shipment is not combinable with other lots.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Ceramics type
Majolica
Material
Ceramic
Manufacturer/brand
F.lli Marchi, Brescia (Italia).
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
30 cm
Width
14 cm
Diameter
6 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960, 1960-1970
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