Sergio Saviotti - Wall plate - Earthenware - Majolica

Italian Modernist Ceramics – Majolica Bowl by Sergio Saviotti (Faenza), c. 1950–1960

Description:
Superb shallow decorative dish (presentation bowl) in glazed earthenware (majolica), entirely made and hand-painted by the renowned Italian ceramicist and sculptor Sergio Saviotti (born in 1934 in Faenza).
The piece features a magnificent modernist, expressionist figurative design, typical of the artist’s work in the mid-20th century. The beach-inspired scene depicts a young girl in a retro swimsuit holding a hoop on a beach. The background is enriched with graphic bathing huts outlined in dark lines and stylized sailboats on the sea’s horizon.
The piece features bold black outlines and a highly contrasting color palette, representative of Italy’s postwar artistic revival.
Origin & Signature:
• Artist: Sergio Saviotti
• Provenance: Faenza, Italy (a historic center of majolica production)
• Marks: Hand-signed on the reverse in brown paint: “SAVIOTTI FAENZA”
Dimensions & Weight:
• Diameter: 24.5 cm
• Height / Depth: approx. 3 cm
• Weight: 555 g
Condition:
Good overall period condition, with beautifully fresh colors.
• Crazing is present (natural age-related cracks beneath the protective glaze), attesting to its authenticity and age.
• Minor original firing imperfections (small air bubbles), characteristic of handmade work from the period. No major chips or cracks from subsequent damage. A hanging cord is attached to the back.
A rare and highly decorative collectible piece for enthusiasts of mid-century Italian design (Mid-Century Modern).