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Late 19th Century Footed Bowl Attributed to Alfredo Santarelli

$1,800
£1,338.90
€1,567.58
CA$2,511.61
A$2,810.56
CHF 1,467.54
MX$34,552.95
NOK 18,514.76
SEK 17,422.30
DKK 11,695.37
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About the Item

A finely hand-thrown footed bowl attributed to Alfredo Santarelli, a key figure in the 19th-century revival of Renaissance Italian maiolica. Executed in the Urbino tradition, this piece is crafted in tin-glazed earthenware (majolica) and features subtle luster highlights—bringing historical depth and visual warmth to its elegant, slightly flared form. Santarelli was renowned for his dedication to Renaissance ceramic techniques, particularly the istoriato and grottesche styles. Active in Deruta and Urbino, he produced historically inspired yet technically advanced works that bridged the gap between antiquarian taste and modern craftsmanship. His ceramics were exhibited widely and acquired by elite collectors, royal patrons, and cultural institutions in Italy, France, and England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A bowl like this would have been purchased by an upper-class or intellectual clientele—European aristocrats, art historians, collectors, or Grand Tour travelers who sought objects that reflected a cultivated sensibility and reverence for Italy’s artistic legacy. It may have been displayed in a salon, study, or library as part of a broader decorative scheme that emphasized classical refinement and artistic pedigree. Today, the piece remains a beautiful artifact of the historicist movement—merging the technical skill of 19th-century artisan revivalism with the timeless influence of Renaissance Italy.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6 in (15.24 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1890s
  • Condition:
    in very good original condition, som craquelure to ceramic but that is age related and looks beautiful.
  • Seller Location:
    Kilmarnock, VA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU883020655482

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