By Matthäus Merian the Elder, Carlo Ginori
Located in Firenze, IT
This Italian late 19th century Renaissance style hand painted faience allegorical snake handled vase is the artwork signed by Ginori, one of the most important Italian porcelain and majolica manufacture based in Florence.
Exquisite polychromed hand painted decoration in the round inspired by ancient Rome and Greek mythology, twin serpent handles and high relief gaping masks this urn has no room for simplicity, plus it's to be enjoyed from every angle.
The overall hand painting scene, in a continuous rural landscape, describes the myth of Zeus (or Jupiter) and Io - probably after an artwork of the Dutch naturalist and illustrator Merian. Round base and top are yellow ocher painted with typical Renaissance patterns.
True majolica big scale vase, wonderful urn shaped form and design a stunning story to behold, giving your room and/or a special space a conversation starter for sure!
Blue crowned Ginori mark and title's decoration no. 13-1915.
A same shaped vase with similar painted decorations was in Celine Dion's collection sold by Christie's.
Perfect structural condition, very minor wear due to age and use.
Measures: H. 70, D. 44, base diameter 20 cm.
The myth of Zeus and Io...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Antique Carlo Ginori
MaterialsFaience, Majolica