Vintage Italian Art Deco Ceramic Teapot by Preciosa, 1930s

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Delightful glazed earthenware teapot, slip-cast ceramic (ceramic with added kaolin, also known as soft porcelain), entirely hand-decorated with … Read more Item description:
Delightful glazed earthenware teapot, slip-cast ceramic (ceramic with added kaolin, also known as soft porcelain), entirely hand-decorated with an airbrush with Art Deco-style floral decorations, made and signed under the base by the Turin-based manufacturer "Preciosa," dating back to around 1930. Good patina, especially under the base, and beautiful decoration of the highest quality, each flower slightly different from the other, all done by hand by the decorator. A real gem for art lovers and collectors.

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From a web search, we find that Preciosa figurines, masks, and wall plaques are offered at an average price of €150-200 for the smallest ones, up to a maximum of €900-1000 for the largest and rarest ones.

Information about the artist and/or manufacturer:
The "Preciosa" factory was active between the two world wars, from 1918 to around 1940, and mainly produced figurines, masks, wall plaques, and cast ceramic tableware, decorated with airbrush and brush details.


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