Amba - Relief glazed ceramic plaque - Madonna - 25.5 x 34.5 cm - Ceramic - 1930-1940
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Amba Torino ceramic glazed relief plaque depicting the Virgin Mary, 34.5 × 25.5 cm, circa 1930–1940, in good used condition with minor signs of age and stains.
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Description from the seller
Splendid and refined rectangular ceramic plaque formed by slip casting, with a high-relief depiction of the Virgin Mary, a superb example of Turin’s excellent craftsmanship from the Art Deco period.
The back clearly bears the factory mark of AMBA Torino (monogram inscribed in a diamond), a renowned Turin epigone that shared craftsmen, motifs and techniques with the famous parent house Lenci.
The work stands out for the soft features of the face, captured in a pose of deep contemplation, and for the vibrant color contrast of the glossy blue glaze of the veil, enriched by a halo with a golden tint. The piece under glass testifies to the high technical and artistic level of Piedmontese production in the first half of the 20th century. A magnificent and integral piece for a collection.
• Manufacturer: AMBA Torino (Epigone Lenci)
• Mark: Present on the back (impressed in relief in the diamond)
• Material: Hard-paste earthenware glazed in polychromy
• Era: Circa 1930 - 1940
• Style: Art Deco / Italian Sacred Art of the 20th century
Dimensions and Weight
• Height: 34.5 cm
• Width: 25.5 cm
• Maximum thickness (including relief): About 4.5 cm
• Base thickness: About 2 cm
Splendid and refined rectangular ceramic plaque formed by slip casting, with a high-relief depiction of the Virgin Mary, a superb example of Turin’s excellent craftsmanship from the Art Deco period.
The back clearly bears the factory mark of AMBA Torino (monogram inscribed in a diamond), a renowned Turin epigone that shared craftsmen, motifs and techniques with the famous parent house Lenci.
The work stands out for the soft features of the face, captured in a pose of deep contemplation, and for the vibrant color contrast of the glossy blue glaze of the veil, enriched by a halo with a golden tint. The piece under glass testifies to the high technical and artistic level of Piedmontese production in the first half of the 20th century. A magnificent and integral piece for a collection.
• Manufacturer: AMBA Torino (Epigone Lenci)
• Mark: Present on the back (impressed in relief in the diamond)
• Material: Hard-paste earthenware glazed in polychromy
• Era: Circa 1930 - 1940
• Style: Art Deco / Italian Sacred Art of the 20th century
Dimensions and Weight
• Height: 34.5 cm
• Width: 25.5 cm
• Maximum thickness (including relief): About 4.5 cm
• Base thickness: About 2 cm
Details
Era
1900-2000
Object name
Amba - Relief glazed ceramic plaque - Madonna - 25.5 x 34.5 cm
Weight
1.5 kg
Material
Ceramic
Country of origin
Italy
Height
34.5 cm
Width
25.5 cm
Depth
2 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1930-1940
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