Italian Deruta Pottery Portrait Plate – Woman

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A captivating hand-painted majolica portrait plate from Deruta, Italy, depicting an elegant Renaissance-style woman rendered in the rich, vibrant palette … Read more A captivating hand-painted majolica portrait plate from Deruta, Italy, depicting an elegant Renaissance-style woman rendered in the rich, vibrant palette that has made Deruta ceramics world-renowned since the 15th century. This exquisite piece continues the centuries-old tradition of Italian figurative pottery that graced the tables and walls of Italian nobility.
Each brushstroke reflects the skilled hand of a Deruta artisan, capturing the subject with characteristic period styling and luminous coloring in traditional oranges, greens, and blues. The round format and delicate detail work showcase the tin-glazed majolica technique that established Deruta as the preeminent center of Italian ceramic artistry.

This decorative plate makes a stunning wall display, either alone as a focal point or paired with its companion portrait of a man for a striking symmetrical arrangement. Also beautiful displayed on a plate stand, in a curio cabinet, or as part of a collected wall grouping of Italian ceramics.
Dimensions: 8.5"W x 1.5"D x 8.5"H
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Hand-painted, made in Italy.
Price: $250.00 See less