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Galileo Chini Sculptures

Italian, 1873-1956

Galileo Chini was an Italian decorator, designer, painter and potter.

A prominent member of the Italian Liberty style movement or Italian Art Nouveau, Chini taught decorative arts at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Florence. He was responsible for several of the paintings and decorations in the Brandini Chapel at Castelfiorentino, the church of San Francesco de' Ferri in Pisa and the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in Bangkok.

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(Biography provided by Galerie Fledermaus)

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Creator: Galileo Chini
1920s by Galileo Chini for S. Lorenzo Mugello Liberty Italian Pottery
1920s by Galileo Chini for S. Lorenzo Mugello Liberty Italian Pottery

1920s by Galileo Chini for S. Lorenzo Mugello Liberty Italian Pottery

By Galileo Chini

Located in Brescia, IT

Galileo Chini for S. Lorenzo Mugello Floence, Italy 1920s "PAX ET BONUM" glazed earthware Excellent condiction Measures: H 30 cm.

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A. Chini, "Créature Fantastique" Ceramic Craquelé Sculpture, Italy 1930s
A. Chini, "Créature Fantastique" Ceramic Craquelé Sculpture, Italy 1930s

A. Chini, "Créature Fantastique" Ceramic Craquelé Sculpture, Italy 1930s

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“Créature Fantastique” Ceramic sculpture. Augusto Chini (Florence, 1904), Manifattura Fornace San Lorenzo, Italy, circa 1930. A juvenile important work by Maestro Chini. Very fine craquelure, delicate purple nuances on dark green and light metallic lustre. Signed A. Chini on the edge and serial inside the base. The Chini family, leading exponents of European Art Nouveau. One of the most important manufacturers of Art Nouveau ceramics...

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Galileo Chini sculptures for sale on 1stDibs.

Galileo Chini sculptures are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of ceramic and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Galileo Chini sculptures, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sculptures by Galileo Chini were created in the Art Nouveau style in italy during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sculptures by Ercole Barovier, Guglielmo Pugi, and Ferdinando Vichi. Prices for Galileo Chini sculptures can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,677 and can go as high as $11,125, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,401.