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A stunning majolica ceramic plate, with heavy, rich glazes, expertly acid-etched to create a contour on the rim …
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A stunning majolica ceramic plate, with heavy, rich glazes, expertly acid-etched to create a contour on the rim in shades of gray and green. This highlights the central portion of the plate, where a very voluminous dark red enamel on a black background frames a stylized female bust with a veiled hat, reminiscent of Modigliani's paintings. The face, veil, and skin are hand-decorated with white enamel, while the headdress and dress are also heavily acid-etched with lava stone enamel. This piece dates to the first half of the 20th century. It is signed on the back of the base both with an airbrush "Melis," a poorly executed and barely visible signature, and again by hand "Melis," created by Melchiorre Melis, a prominent Sardinian artist. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution
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- Dimensions
- 9.45ʺW × 1.57ʺD × 9.06ʺH
- Period
- 1930s
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Silver
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