Cantagalli Vase in Painted and Gilded Majolica

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Cantagalli Vase in Painted and Gilded Majolica

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Cantagalli ceramic vase, white background painted with brushstrokes in shades of water green and decorated with maple leaves, two golden ring handles. Florence, 1950s Origin: Florence Period: 1950s Brand: Cantagalli. Manufacture owned by an ancient family of Florentine majolica makers dating back to the end of the 16th century. Since 1872 the factory has been managed by Ulisse and Romeo Cantagalli, sons of Giuseppe, who in addition to the traditional production of crockery began, in 1878, a parallel production of artistic ceramics in an ancient style. on the national and international market ... Between 1919 and 1923 the ceramist, engraver and master glassmaker Guido Balsamo Stella collaborated with the factory. ... In 1923 the company presented its production at the First International Exhibition of Decorative Arts in Monza and at the Pesaro Exhibition of Ceramics. ... Towards the end of the 1920s, the manufacture was formed into a limited company and received a large inflow of capital from the Antinori marquises. ... In 1933, under the technical direction of Muller von Bazsko and the collaboration of the sculptor Dante Morozzi, he obtained the Grand Prix at the Triennale d'Arte in Milan.In 1934, under the artistic direction of Amerigo Menegatti, following the agreement signed with the ceramic entrepreneur Max Melamerson from Vietri, the company changes its name to 'Società Esigianato Manifattura Cantagalli' and two years later, from Vietri, Guido Gambone and Vincenzo Procida arrive in Florence who at the 'Cantagalli' create some pieces of traditional inspiration from Vietri, Pontian and metaphysics. Cantagalli ceramics from the 'Vietrese' Period: In the fifties he collaborated with the company, as a model maker and printer Pietro Lazzeri. For a few years the property passed into the hands of Biagio Biagiotti and in 1954 the 'SCOMAF' (Società Cooperativa Operaia Maioliche Artistiche Fiorentine) was founded which, after having transferred in 1962 the headquarters of the factory to Sesto Fiorentino in the premises of the former 'Zipoli Caiani', manages the company until its definitive closure in 1987. In some artifacts in the Brand: there is also the lily, symbol of Florence.Source Materials: Painted, glazed and gilded ceramic Dimensions: H 31 x Ø 22 cm Conditions: The vase is in very good condition, as can be seen from the attached photos. Small cracks on the tips of some leaves, a chip on the inner edge, all visible in the photo: nothing that compromises the aesthetic usability of the piece. Evaluate through photos.

Creator:
Cantagalli (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 12.21 in (31 cm)Diameter: 8.67 in (22 cm)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
Seller Location:
Torino, IT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU6024226985342