Italian Wall Decorative Ceramic Tiles with Wooden Frame by Lina Poggi Assalini for Ce. As., 1950s, Set of 3

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Set of 3 Ceramic tiles, hand-decorated by Lina Poggi Assalini for CE-AS, in Albisola Marina, Italy. Painted and gilt wooden … Read more Set of 3 Ceramic tiles, hand-decorated by Lina Poggi Assalini for CE-AS, in Albisola Marina, Italy. Painted and gilt wooden frame.
Good vintage condition: the ceramic tiles remain in very good condition; the frame show visible defects. One in particular needs to be restored.

Lina Poggi Assalini (1907 – 2002) was an important Italian ceramist, sculptor, gallery owner, and entrepreneur, a key figure in Albisola's ceramic tradition. from 1929 to 1972, she was unique for her time, being the only female owner and manager of a company in the Ligurian ceramics sector.
Ce.As. (an acronym for Ceramiche Aschero) was a historic ceramics factory in Albisola Marina, active primarily in the mid-20th century and closely linked to Lina Poggi Assalini.
Founded by the Aschero family, the factory experienced its artistic peak thanks to the contribution of Lina Poggi Assalini, who served as its main artistic director and designer until 1954, the year in which Lina Poggi left Ce.As. to set up her own business, founding the APA (Albisola Poggi Assalini) factory and the Dei Leudi gallery.

The style and technical innovation: The Ce.As. granulato.
The factory became famous for the introduction of special glazes, such as the famous "granulato Ce.As." glaze, a textured and innovative coating that gave surfaces a grainy, sandblasted, and modern texture.
The subjects: Production ranged from splendid Art Deco vases and majolica tea services to decorative plates. Typical motifs included rural scenes, fishermen, and animal or plant subjects. I have official proof of authenticity such as vintage catalogs,
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