Antique 19th Century Pair Early Cantagalli Majolica Istoriato Plates Italy 1880

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A fine and early pair of antique Italian Cantagalli maiolica (majolica) hand-painted Istoriato plates, Florence, Italy, circa 1880.

This very … Read more A fine and early pair of antique Italian Cantagalli maiolica (majolica) hand-painted Istoriato plates, Florence, Italy, circa 1880.

This very fine pair of plates decorated in the Istoriato style, first popularized in the Italian Renaissance of the early 1500s. Each plate with a scalloped rim, and each finely hand-painted with putti in landscape scenes.
One with a putto playing a drum with a cityscape to the background, the other with a winged putto leaning on a globe and holding his bow in the other hand.
Both plates are marked to the verso with the Cantagalli cockerel and low numbers signifying early decorator's marks, datin from the pottery's beginning.
Both plates are in very good antique condition, no chips, cracks or damage.
A rare and finely decorated pair of early Cantagalli Istoriato plates, such early plates are highly sought after, this very attractive pair are ready to grace your space. See less