Ceramic Musician Sculpture Group from Mica, 1950s

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Glazed ceramic sculpture group: "concert with musicians and a dog," by mica. Sesto fiorentino, 1950s

origin italy – sesto fiorentino … Read more Glazed ceramic sculpture group: "concert with musicians and a dog," by mica. Sesto fiorentino, 1950s

origin italy – sesto fiorentino (florence)

period 1950s

artist m.i.c.a. – manifattura italiana ceramiche artistiche. M.i.c.a. Was a small artisanal manufacturer of artistic ceramics active in sesto fiorentino (florence) during the interwar years and the immediate postwar period. It is believed to have been founded in 1928 by brothers giulio and giannino ciampi together with their sister gianina. Many pieces feature a characteristic use of gold applied during a third firing, a technique that required great skill. The production included majolica, glazed earthenware, vases, tableware sets, decorative figures, and objects with floral or stylized decorations, often in the art deco style or influenced by the tastes of the period. The pieces are usually marked m.i.c.a., mica italy. The manufacturer appears to have ceased operations around the late 1950s.

materials polychrome glazed majolica

specifications sculpture on an orange oval base with a mesh effect; two female figures and one male figure in 18th-century attire (one with a cello, one with sheet music, and one with a mandolin); a reclining dog; floral decoration on the dress of the figure on the right; vibrant colors with glossy glazes

dimensions
height: 19.5 cm
width: 47 cm
depth: 27 cm

condition the piece is in excellent condition, as can be seen from the attached photos. Please assess its condition using the attached photos. See less