Hand-Painted Art Deco Ceramic Vases by Ilsa from Albisola, Italy,1929, Set of 2

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The two splendid, two-handled amphora-style vases are excellent examples of the celebrated "albisola 1925 style" (also known as ligurian ceramic … Read more The two splendid, two-handled amphora-style vases are excellent examples of the celebrated "albisola 1925 style" (also known as ligurian ceramic déco), characterized by:
a light-colored ceramic body featuring a signature *falsa craquelure*—a geometric, spiderweb-like pattern—across the background.
bold, high-contrast painted decoration, dominated by manganese, brown, and black tones used to outline large, stylized floral motifs.
large, elegant, curved handles in a deep, dark-brown (*testa di moro*) hue.

good vintage condition: some chips at the bases.

the history of i.l.s.a. In albisola
originally established for industrial production and tableware, the factory underwent a pivotal transformation in 1928 with the opening of a division dedicated entirely to artistic ceramics.
distinguished directors: artistic direction was entrusted to the renowned futurist ivos pacetti and nino strada. Under their guidance, the manufactory explored avant-garde forms that blended the clean lines of the déco style with the dynamism of futurism.
major collaborations: in the post-world war ii era, the factory further cemented its reputation through close collaborations with internationally acclaimed masters of modern art—most notably lucio fontana, who created some of his most significant "spatialist" works within the kilns of albisola.
today, these historic vases from the ilsa manufactory, dating back to the 1920s and 1930s, are considered milestones in the fields of 20th-century design and italian ceramic collecting. This piece has an attribution mark,
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