Goffredo Castellini (Faenza)-1950 - Dish - Great Majolica - 44.5 x 5 cm
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This 1950s Italian maiolica display plate by Goffredo Castellini of Faenza measures 44.5 cm in diameter and 5 cm high, with hand-painted polychrome decoration depicting a river landscape and a Renaissance-inspired border.
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Large Decorative Maiolica Plate – Goffredo Castellini (Faenza), 1950s
Splendid and rare large decorative plate with a raised rim, made of polychrome maiolica and entirely hand-painted by the celebrated master ceramicist and decorator Goffredo Castellini (1918–1976), who worked in Faenza.
The piece is distinguished by an exquisitely refined decoration clearly inspired by the Renaissance. At the center (in the well) is a evocative riverside landscape with an arched bridge leading to an imposing medieval fortified castle. The broad rim is richly adorned in the classic Faenza style with a continuous garland featuring charming cherubs, fruit, bunches of grapes, and sinuous ribbons in chiaroscuro shades against a dark background.
On the back, the plate bears the authentic original signature, painted in brown: the workshop's characteristic graphic symbol (a stylized castle) alongside the words “G. Castellini Faenza”.
Technical Specifications and Details:
• Artist: Goffredo Castellini (Faenza, 1918–1976)
• Origin: Faenza, Italy
• Period: 1950s
• Material: Glazed polychrome maiolica/ceramic, hand-painted
• Dimensions: Exceptional diameter of 44.5 cm | Height 5 cm
• Condition: Excellent, as shown in the photos (minimal signs of age, consistent with the period and the handcrafted finish on the back). The back is already fitted with a period metal wire for hanging on a wall.
About the Artist:
Goffredo Castellini studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna and was co-owner of the celebrated Faenza workshop Faventia Ars (active until 1957), a true breeding ground for twentieth-century ceramic talent. A gifted painter and decorator, after the war he specialized in creating unique pieces of outstanding technical and artistic quality, inspired by antique works. Today, these pieces are highly sought after by collectors of twentieth-century art maiolica.
An important display piece, ideal for enhancing a classic interior or an Italian art ceramics collection.
No shipping to the rest of the world.
Large Decorative Maiolica Plate – Goffredo Castellini (Faenza), 1950s
Splendid and rare large decorative plate with a raised rim, made of polychrome maiolica and entirely hand-painted by the celebrated master ceramicist and decorator Goffredo Castellini (1918–1976), who worked in Faenza.
The piece is distinguished by an exquisitely refined decoration clearly inspired by the Renaissance. At the center (in the well) is a evocative riverside landscape with an arched bridge leading to an imposing medieval fortified castle. The broad rim is richly adorned in the classic Faenza style with a continuous garland featuring charming cherubs, fruit, bunches of grapes, and sinuous ribbons in chiaroscuro shades against a dark background.
On the back, the plate bears the authentic original signature, painted in brown: the workshop's characteristic graphic symbol (a stylized castle) alongside the words “G. Castellini Faenza”.
Technical Specifications and Details:
• Artist: Goffredo Castellini (Faenza, 1918–1976)
• Origin: Faenza, Italy
• Period: 1950s
• Material: Glazed polychrome maiolica/ceramic, hand-painted
• Dimensions: Exceptional diameter of 44.5 cm | Height 5 cm
• Condition: Excellent, as shown in the photos (minimal signs of age, consistent with the period and the handcrafted finish on the back). The back is already fitted with a period metal wire for hanging on a wall.
About the Artist:
Goffredo Castellini studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Bologna and was co-owner of the celebrated Faenza workshop Faventia Ars (active until 1957), a true breeding ground for twentieth-century ceramic talent. A gifted painter and decorator, after the war he specialized in creating unique pieces of outstanding technical and artistic quality, inspired by antique works. Today, these pieces are highly sought after by collectors of twentieth-century art maiolica.
An important display piece, ideal for enhancing a classic interior or an Italian art ceramics collection.
No shipping to the rest of the world.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
2.7 kg
Title additional information
44.5 x 5 cm
Country of origin
Italy
Manufacturer/brand
Goffredo Castellini (Faenza)-1950
Material
Great Majolica
Style
Antique inspired
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
5 cm
Width
44.5 cm
Depth
44.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
