Hand-Painted Italian Ceramic Vases by Richard Ginori with Fruit, 1900, Set of 2

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A pair of richard ginori vases with lids in hand-painted polychrome ceramic with fruit, in good condition from the first … Read more A pair of richard ginori vases with lids in hand-painted polychrome ceramic with fruit, in good condition from the first half of the 20th century. Two ornamental vases decorated with fruit motifs, bunches of grapes, apples, pears, and leaves arranged in central medallions and horizontal bands. Add a touch of timeless elegance and traditional craftsmanship to your interior with this extraordinary pair of large italian ceramic vases from the milanese manufacturer richard-ginori s. Cristoforo. Entirely crafted and decorated by hand, these prestigious works of art, made in italy, are distinguished by their rich detailing and majestic silhouette, ideal for enhancing an entryway, a living room, a sideboard, or as a prestigious centerpiece. These vases feature a slender, richly fluted body resting on a solid circular base, also decorated. The imposing, fluted inverted bell shape lends movement and depth to the ceramic, accentuating its three-dimensional character. A true highlight of this pair, the matching lids feature a segmented shape and are topped with a sumptuous decorative knob. The latter features embossed details in an intense cobalt blue, reminiscent of a braid or small fruits, and ends with a distinctive leaf-green chalice-shaped knob. The surface, with warm ivory/cream background hues and a glossy finish, houses a rich, naturalistic-inspired ornamental ensemble. An elaborate circular medallion, adorned with fruit motifs (pears and plums in shades of ochre, orange, and purple), is framed by a dense geometric decoration of green foliage and small blue flowers. Refined continuous motifs depicting fruit and leaves adorn both the upper rim of the vase and the circumference of its base. Bunches of grapes and stylized vines embellish the upper parts, thus creating a perfect visual balance.
the mark beneath the base features a stylized figure of saint christopher with his staff crossing the waves, accompanied by the inscriptions "richard-ginori / s. Cristoforo / milano" and "made in italy." it dates back to approximately 1925 to 1955. It identifies production at the historic san cristoforo factory in milan, which specialized primarily in majolica and artistic ceramics. This was the golden age of the milanese factory, directed in the 1920s and 1930s by important artistic directors such as gio ponti and, later, giovanni gariboldi, a period during which the factory produced some of its most famous ceramics and decorative majolica. The lid accentuates their monumental character, making them perfect displayed as a pair or individually, lending charm and presence to any interior, whether classic or eclectic.

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material: glazed artistic ceramic
production: hand-molded and hand-painted (unique pieces)
finish: glossy, with protective glaze
condition: excellent, with the natural and charming patina typical of artisanal creations.
period: first half of the 20th century
height: 44 cm x diameter: 24 cm this piece has an attribution mark,
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