Italian c.b. Bassano Terracotta Majolica Cat on Cushion, Circa 1960s

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This finely modeled Italian ceramic cat belongs to the playful mid-century majolica tradition associated with Bassano del Grappa and the … Read more This finely modeled Italian ceramic cat belongs to the playful mid-century majolica tradition associated with Bassano del Grappa and the surrounding Veneto ceramic workshops. The figure is shown seated upright on a molded cushion base, its alert pose, incised fur texture, expressive face, and richly glazed brown surface giving the sculpture a lively decorative presence. The turquoise-blue collar and cushion provide a vivid chromatic contrast, typical of Italian hand-decorated export ceramics of the period.

The underside is marked `Made in Italy, M.113 BIS, C.B.` The `M.113 BIS` notation is best understood as a model or form number, with `BIS` likely indicating a variant of the design. The `C.B.` initials correspond closely with documented market examples marked `C.B. Bassano`, supporting an attribution to C.B. Bassano or a related Bassano-area workshop. While the exact factory history remains imperfectly documented, the form, glaze, and marking place the piece securely within Italian Bassano majolica production, circa 1960s.

Measurements: 15.25" h x 9" w x 7.25" d. See less