Vase - Parade Urn with Monochrome Decoration 'Ricco Deruta / Baroque Flowers and Acanthus' in cobalt blue, - Hand-Painted Maiolica
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Selected by Florentin Brunz Gaborieau
Holds a master’s in Art History, specialising in Second French Empire and Dutch Golden Age.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Italian hand-painted maiolica parade urn, 39 cm wide, 50.5 cm high, 25 cm deep, dating to 1970–1980, in good condition with small signs of age and stains, featuring a monoschromatic blue cobalt decoration attributed to the Deruta/Umbro-Toscana traditional workshop.
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We are putting up for auction this extraordinary monumental parade urn in glazed tin-glazed earthenware, towering at an impressive 55 cm, characterized by a majestic visual impact and a refined decoration executed entirely by hand in monochrome cobalt blue on a milk-white background.
With its generous dimensions and the classic-ear-handled form, this piece is not a simple vase, but a true sculptural furnishing element, capable of lending prestige, warmth and character to any environment.
The decoration develops all around with a rich composition of Baroque and Renaissance flavor, dominated by sinuous volutes of acanthus leaves, buds and large stylized peonies.
The central body is framed by geometric spiral bands and scrolls, both on the upper collar’s outward-stretched band and toward the base, accentuating the harmony of the proportions.
The deep and intense cobalt blue tone creates a splendid play of shades that vary with the light, highlighting the three-dimensionality of the hand-painted painting.
Attributable by shape, glaze technique and decorative repertoire to the prestigious tradition of Central Italian art ceramics (Deruta School / Umbro-Toscana Artisan Workshop).
Thanks to its classic yet versatile taste, this urn adapts perfectly to multiple display solutions:
- Floor Piece / Entrance: Ideal placed on the floor beside entrances, carved wooden doors, exposed stone walls or terracotta and parquet floors.
- Elite Umbrella Stand or Atrium Vase: Perfect for housing compositions of dried branches, pampas or olive, or as a very refined umbrella stand.
Splendid also in contemporary or eclectic loft contexts, where traditional maiolica creates an elegant antique focal point.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateWe are putting up for auction this extraordinary monumental parade urn in glazed tin-glazed earthenware, towering at an impressive 55 cm, characterized by a majestic visual impact and a refined decoration executed entirely by hand in monochrome cobalt blue on a milk-white background.
With its generous dimensions and the classic-ear-handled form, this piece is not a simple vase, but a true sculptural furnishing element, capable of lending prestige, warmth and character to any environment.
The decoration develops all around with a rich composition of Baroque and Renaissance flavor, dominated by sinuous volutes of acanthus leaves, buds and large stylized peonies.
The central body is framed by geometric spiral bands and scrolls, both on the upper collar’s outward-stretched band and toward the base, accentuating the harmony of the proportions.
The deep and intense cobalt blue tone creates a splendid play of shades that vary with the light, highlighting the three-dimensionality of the hand-painted painting.
Attributable by shape, glaze technique and decorative repertoire to the prestigious tradition of Central Italian art ceramics (Deruta School / Umbro-Toscana Artisan Workshop).
Thanks to its classic yet versatile taste, this urn adapts perfectly to multiple display solutions:
- Floor Piece / Entrance: Ideal placed on the floor beside entrances, carved wooden doors, exposed stone walls or terracotta and parquet floors.
- Elite Umbrella Stand or Atrium Vase: Perfect for housing compositions of dried branches, pampas or olive, or as a very refined umbrella stand.
Splendid also in contemporary or eclectic loft contexts, where traditional maiolica creates an elegant antique focal point.
Seller's Story
Welcome to our Catawiki store. Our journey in online sales began back in 2004, driven by a clear vision: creating online auctions dedicated to high-value objects.
Today, more than twenty years later, we carry forward that exact same vision. We are proud to have remained a small, family-run business, yet operating with the solidity and scale of major industry professionals: each year, we welcome more than 100 new clients, purchase over 150 lots, and select between 3,000 and 5,000 unique items to offer you.
Our commitment is reflected in everything we do, from the initial find to the final delivery to your doorstep:
• A Purchase with Social Value: Buying from us means securing a great deal while actively supporting the future of young Italian students. We collaborate closely with 3 graphic design and advertising schools in Milan, Bergamo, and Lecco.
We invest our time and expertise to teach these students the secrets of online sales, professional photography, and marketing. By choosing us, you are tangibly contributing to their education and career paths.
• Field Research and Discovery: For years, we have been personally scouting the most remote locations across Lombardy to find unique pieces, rarities, oddities, and mid-century modern design.
• We Invest Our Own Capital: We do not sell on consignment. We invest our own capital upfront to purchase and restore every single item, taking on all the risks ourselves.
• Direct Dealings with No Intermediaries: We manage every single price personally.
This allows us to eliminate third-party costs and ensure you get the best possible profit margin as a buyer or collector.
• Meticulous Restoration and Quality Control: We get our hands dirty. Every item is carefully restored and verified with an obsessive eye for detail before going up for auction.
• Secure and Eco-Friendly Shipping: To prevent inflated shipping costs and ensure indestructible packaging, my wife and I head out almost every evening, often at unusual hours, to collect heavy-duty industrial cardboard from businesses in our neighborhood.
We hand-select only pre-evaluated, ultra-resistant materials to offer you maximum protection at the lowest possible cost.
Choosing our lots means relying on the historic expertise of a family that has lived this passion since 2004, while investing in the next generation. Our schools and students thank you deeply for your trust.
Happy bidding!
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Italy
Model
Parade Urn with Monochrome Decoration 'Ricco Deruta / Baroque Flowers and Acanthus' in cobalt blue,
Material
Hand-Painted Maiolica
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
50.5 cm
Width
39 cm
Depth
25 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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