Albisola Mante Majolica Bowl and Cup Set, 1950s, Set of 7

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A magnificent and rare tableware or display set, perfect for enriching a collection of ligurian ceramics or for serving desserts … Read more A magnificent and rare tableware or display set, perfect for enriching a collection of ligurian ceramics or for serving desserts and fruit salads with unparalleled elegance. This exquisite set, consisting of a large bowl and six small matching bowls, is a superb testament to albisola's renowned earthenware tradition.

theme and style: the design features soft, rounded shapes, highlighted by a distinctive blue hatching motif along the edges. The aesthetic is dominated by the celebrated "antica savona" decoration, painted in monochrome cobalt blue on a white background, which skillfully and quickly depicts picturesque landscapes with castles, ruins, and subtle plant motifs.

material and finish: the entire set is masterfully crafted and decorated freehand in fine glazed ceramic (majolica). Confirming its absolute authenticity and high-quality craftsmanship, the bases bear the handwritten signature "mante albisola m." in blue.

technical details and condition:

· type: bowl set / service consisting of 1 large bowl and 6 small bowls.

· manufacturer: mante albisola m. (italy).

· materials: glazed and hand-painted ceramic (majolica).

· period: 20th century.

· dimensions: large bowl: diameter 22 cm. Height 8 cm. Small bowls: diameter 11.5 cm. Height 4.5 cm.

· condition: excellent condition. All the majolica pieces are perfectly intact, shiny, and completely free of chips, cracks, or defects. The lustre of the glaze and the intensity of the painted decorations are magnificently preserved, confirming the absolute rarity of this set.

please note that any white areas in the photo shoot are due to reflections from artificial lighting, used to better illuminate the item, which may cause slight color variations in the photograph.

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