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Creator: Felice Clerici
Ancient Italian Maiolica Tureen Milano, 1770 circa
By Felice Clerici, Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica tureen “allo struzzo” (ostrich decoration)
Milan, Felice Clerici or Pasquale Rubati factory, circa 1750-1780
Measures: 9.25 in x 12.79 in x 10.23 in (cm 23.5 x cm 32.5 x cm 26)
lb 4.78 (kg 2.17)
State of conservation, a felûre consolidated inside with slight edge chipping restored.
In Milan in the 18th century two Majolica warehouses were opened, the first, by Felice Clerici, in 1745, the second in 1756 by Pasquale Rubati.
Traditionally this type of decoration has been attributed to the Pasquale Rubati factory. In reality the motif “allo struzzo”, one of the clearest examples of how the taste for chinoiserie met with considerable success during the 18th century, had been produced, in specimens of greater or lesser quality, by both Milanese manufactories.
This Maiolica tureen has a swollen and ribbed oval bowl, rests on an extroflexed foot and shows stirrup handles.
The tri-color ornament, in the typical tones of Japanese "Imari" decorations, shows an idealized oriental landscape that develops around a perforated rock and has a willow tree with long lance-shaped leaves framing the long-legged bird figure. The ornamentation is enhanced by decorative elements such as butterflies, small florets and a vase with a thin flowery stem.
The lid is ribbed with a pear-shaped knob on top.
The decoration was called in the Milanese manufactories "allo struzzo" (ostrich decoration) and this refers to the oriental figure Xian He or the crane, symbol of longevity, here losing its symbolic value. It is hypothesized that among some 16th century engravings...
Category
1770s Italian Chinoiserie Antique Felice Clerici
Materials
Maiolica
Maiolica Oval Tray, Felice Clerici Manufactory, Milan, Circa 1770-1780
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Italian Maiolica Pharmacy Flasks Felice Clerici, Milan Circa 1770-1780
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Ancient Pair of Italian Maiolica Dishes Milano, circa 1770
By Felice Clerici
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Felice Clerici Factory
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lb 1.32 (kg 0.6)
State of conservation: perfect, except for...
Category
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Materials
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Felice Clerici furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Felice Clerici furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of maiolica and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Felice Clerici furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Felice Clerici were created in the Rococo style in italy during the 18th century and earlier. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Antonio Ferretti, Pasquale Rubati, and Ilario Pradella. Prices for Felice Clerici furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,602 and can go as high as $5,873, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,155.