Large Vintage Historiated Polychrome Majolica Vase with Zoomorphic Handles from Albissola, 20th Century

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An important polychrome majolica vase from Liguria (Albissola), characterized by a flowing, imposing form typical of the Baroque or Neo-Renaissance … Read more An important polychrome majolica vase from Liguria (Albissola), characterized by a flowing, imposing form typical of the Baroque or Neo-Renaissance style, revisited in the 20th century.

Subject and Style: The vase features a rich "historiated" decoration. The main front depicts a winged figure (probably the Allegory of Fame) playing a trumpet, surrounded by clouds and draperies, with the partial inscription "Fama" in the background. The back depicts a bucolic landscape with a castle or fortification and a rabbit in the foreground. The handles are sculptural, modeled after fantastical animals or sea monsters, with blue details. The color palette uses the classic tones of the ceramic tradition: cobalt blue, ochre, green, and brown.

Material and Finish: Made of hand-painted, glazed ceramic (majolica). On the bottom, there is a dark mark depicting a stylized symbol (similar to a lantern or furnace) above the letter P.

Technical Details and Condition:

· Type: Ornamental Vase / Amphora

· Manufacture: Albissola (Italy)

· Style: Istoriato / Neo-Baroque

· Materials: Majolica (Glazed Ceramic)

· Period: Vintage, 20th Century

· Dimensions: Width 35 cm x Depth 25 cm x Height 38 cm

· Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The glaze is glossy and the colors are vibrant. No significant chips or structural breaks are visible in the photos.
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