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Place of Origin: Italian
18th Century Italian pair of torcheres
Located in Ballard, CA
Stupendous very rare pair of Italian Torcheres, beautifully painted, the top of the torcheres are adorned by an extravagant tree of candle holders, with hand carved tassels and gilde...
Category
1750s Baroque Antique Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Giant Hand Blown Murano Glass Box in in Crystal with Bubbles and Brass Fittings
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Impressive in its scale alone, this stunning hand-blown Murano glass box exudes luxury and refinement. This Pulegoso Murano glass box is a captivating fusion of artistry and function...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Antique Bust of A Castilian Woman In Marbled Resin By A.GIANNELLI 1940
Located in Wembley, GB
Antique Bust of A Castilian Woman In Marbled Resin By A.GIANNELLI 1940 by Cav. Arnaldo Giannelli, founder of the firm.
Born in Volterra Italy, in 1907, he was a keen sculpture stude...
Category
1940s Art Deco Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Impressive Large Art Deco, Forged Wrought Iron Chandelier w Salamander Sculpture
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing and skillfully handmade, one of a kind wrought iron Art pendant Probably Alessandro Mazzucotelli (1865-1938).
This artistically designed and outstandingly executed wrought iron chandelier is in excellent condition and it comes with a mint and stunningly stylized salamander sculpture and an equally artistic flower...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wrought Iron
2 "Abissi" Jellyfish, Murano Glass, Handmade in Italy, Design, 2024
By Mosche Bianche
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The jellyfish is the main element of the Mosche Bianche's "Medusa" Collection: fluid, delicate but also dangerous and deadly. It represents the water, the circle of life.
The speci...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Mont Blanc, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Classic design of this porcelain vase comes back to life with retro decorations with a contemporary flavor. This vase is embellished with animals and branches inspired by the fau...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Watch Me Clock Large Clear Yellow Matt Lime Matt Turquoise by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me clock - clear yellow, matt lime, matt turquoise.
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
Additional informat...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Pietro Chiesa per Fontana Arte cornice portafoto n. 1370
By Fontana Arte, Pietro Chiesa
Located in Palermo, IT
Eleganza senza tempo racchiusa in un set di cornici portafoto disegnate da Pietro Chiesa per Fontana arte. mod 1370\1 composto da una fascia in ottone, che nella sua curvatura manti...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
Bitossi pottery vase, Rimini Blue, By Aldo Londi, Italy
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Skarpnäck, SE
Classic Aldo Londi Bitossi ceramic vase from the Rimini blue range. A gorgeous Mid-century modern retro classic, with really nice glazing, the colors are what makes these vases so sp...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wicker, Art Glass
Italian Typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40
By Olivetti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Italian typewriter Olivetti 1930 Ivrea M40.
Category
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Round the Clock, Large in Matt Blue and Black by Gaetano Pesce
By Corsi Design Factory, Gaetano Pesce
Located in barasso, IT
Round the clock - matt blue and black
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Hard resin
Color: Mat blue ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Italian Ceramic Decorative Bowl by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s)
By Bruno Gambone
Located in London, GB
Ceramic decorative bowl by Bruno Gambone (circa 1980s). A very unique ceramic which, on its exterior is coarse and tactile in a brown earthy clay with precisely incised lines. By con...
Category
1980s Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Carrara Italian Marble Bowl Catchall, 1950’s
Located in Springfield, OR
A beautiful Italian marble bowl circa 1950’s. Made exclusively for I. Magnin which was a high end retailer similar to Nordstrom’s today.
Measures 15” diameter and 4” high
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Petite Italian Bronze & Slate Etruscan Statue Sculpture
Located in San Diego, CA
Small Etruscan Sculpture Firenze Italy 1980's bronze & Slate.
Category
20th Century Classical Roman Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Slate, Bronze
Huge Basket in Curved Rattan, Brass and Wicker by Vivai del Sud, Italy 1970s
By Vivai del Sud
Located in Roma, IT
Gorgeous very large decorative basket fully made in curved rattan, wicker and brass. This delightful decorative object was produced in Italy during the 1970s by Vivai del Sud.
In am...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass
1950s Capodimonte Capitulate Centerpiece
By Capodimonte
Located in Charleston, SC
Authentic Genuine Real Antiques Capodimonte Extra Large Centerpiece with Flowers Italian Porcelain .
This fantastic centerpiece with hand-painted colorful flowers represents a classi...
Category
1950s Other Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain, Paint
Italian Florentine Gold Black Gilded Wood Art Frame
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Florentine Black and Gold Gilded Frame, Italy.
Fantastic art frame with incredible patina that would work with your favorite watercolor or oil painting. This frame certainly capture...
Category
Mid-20th Century Renaissance Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood, Giltwood, Paint
Decorative Buddha Head Stand Antique RESIN BUDDHA HEAD ON STAND 1960
Located in Wembley, GB
The antique Buddha head is an icon of confidence, awareness, knowledge, compassion and concentrated meditative practices. Every faculty of the Budd...
Category
1960s Art Deco Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal, Gold Plate, Sheet Metal, Gold Leaf
Colate Blue & Azure Glass Vase by Carlo Moretti
By Carlo Moretti
Located in Milan, IT
This singular vase is an exquisitely modern reinterpretation of the iconic Colate Vase by Carlo Moretti. Marked by a flared shape slightly tapering towards the mouth, it is achieved ...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass
21st Century White Veined Marble and Golden Bronze Bowl
By Oggetti D'Arte
Located in Calenzano, FI
21st Century bowl in white veined marble with finely chiseled lost wax castings. On request to customer can modificate the color of marble: pink, amber, brown, green, etc ..and we ca...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Louis XVI Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble, Bronze
Cigarette Case Silver 925 Absolute Striped Salimbeni
By Salimbeni
Located in Firenze, FI
Cigarette case silver 925 , striped and oval section in 925/1000 sterling silver. Opening button and spring opening . Early 20th century Art Deco style.
...
Category
1970s Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Sterling Silver
Italian Marble Soap Tray 1970s
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
A sculptural Italian marble soap tray from the 1970s, elegantly carved with a minimalist sensibility. The rectangular form is softened by gently rounded corners and a shallow concave...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
1930s Art Deco Gold, Brown and Yellow Ceramic Luxury Box by Galvani
By Galvani 2
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a luxurious ceramic box from the 1930s, crafted in the Art Deco style. It has been manufactured by Galvani Ceramiche , famous manufacturer of the period. The exterior of the...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Large Scale Rare Italian Mid-Century Foo Dogs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of wonderful Italian mid-century foo dogs. Predominately black, white and yellow in colorations. A very rare and unique pair.
Category
20th Century Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Terracotta
Cenedese Artistic Handmade Egg "Aquarium" Murano Glass Sculpture, Italy 1960s
By Cenedese, Alfredo Barbini
Located in Roma, IT
Impressive large hand blown egg-shaped Aquarium sculpture in Murano glass. This unique piece was designed by Barbini for Cenedese in Murano, Italy in the 1960s.
This fantastic Mur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass
Aldo Londi for Bitossi Vintage Italian Modernist Pair of Blue and Green Horses
By Aldo Londi
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Pair of horse sculptures created by Aldo Londi for Bitossi of Italy. each has great coloration of blue and green glazes within the stamped texture. Large horse measures 6" by 6.5" b...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
1950s Fornasetti Vide Poche / Catchall by Piero Fornasetti, Made in Italy
By Piero Fornasetti
Located in Milano, IT
1950s Fornasetti original astonishing porcelain vide poche/catchall "Sonate- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart" by Piero Fornasetti . Heavy porcelain construction for use as beautiful desk acc...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Marble Vase Decorative Sculpture White Arabescato Marble Handmade Italy
By Pieruga Marble, Barberini & Gunnell
Located in Ancona, Marche
Important sculptural vase carved by hand from a solid block of Arabescato marble.
Vase dimension: D 52 x H 45 cm.
Available in different marble, onyx and quartzite.
Limited edition of 35.
Each vase is hand signed and numbered by the artists (engraved), 100% handmade in Italy and comes with a “Certificate of Authenticity”.
Marble is a natural material, every piece is unique as each marble block is different in veins and color shades. All of our creations are handmade by Italian artisans and can slightly vary in shape and size. This is to be considered as a guarantee of a handmade object.
All Pieruga objects are made of precious and natural marbles and onyx. Marble is sensitive to acid-based liquids, especially a prolonged contact with substances such as wine, lemon, vinegar, fruit juices, cola and alcohol can stain the surface.
Cleaning should be carried out with a soft sponge, water and neutral detergent. Do not use metallic or abrasive sponges, do not wash in the dishwasher, do not use in the microwave. The color of the marble after washing can undergo variations due to the humidity trapped in the surface’s micro-pores. Once fully dried it will regain its original color. The brass inlays tend to oxidize over time, to make them return to shine again use a soft cotton pad soaked in a solution of water and traditional Marseille soap, gently rub over the brass inserts and rinse the surface thoroughly. We are against the use of chemical products, all Pieruga objects are processed and polished through long manual processes without the use of polishing liquids.
Pieruga proudly creates elegant accessories and complements in marble through artisanal processes, bringing into dialogue ancient techniques of sculpture with advanced technologies. 100% handmade in Italy.
Our Mission is a clear Signal of opposition to the enormous waste that occurs in the extraction and processing of large blocks of marble, tons of material are discarded and thrown, in disfigurement to the generosity of our mountains.
Rediscovering the ancient art of manual sculpture we give new life to even the smallest fragment of marble, bringing to light its millenary beauty that is lost in more than 2000 years of architecture and sculpture.
Pieruga Marble...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
2000s Barovier Toso Italian Twisted Gold Leaf Murano Glass Brass Picture Frame
By Barovier&Toso
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated Venetian modern design horizontal photo frame in thick blown Murano glass worked with luscious gold leaf within the crystal frame, by Barovier Toso, signed piece. The...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Gold Leaf
Ali Con Le Gioie Jewelry Chest with 4 Drawers
By Agresti
Located in New York, NY
Jewelry chest in briar and mahogany, matte finish, ultra suede lining. 24-karat gold-plated brass accessories. With 4 drawers. Two lockable doors with necklace bars.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Suede, Mahogany
Patino Ash Tray in Glossy Ebony and Corno Italiano, Mod. 2450
By Arcahorn Srl.
Located in Recanati, Macerata
The Patino ashtray stands out for the elegant blending of refined and timeless materials. The harmonious blend of the natural Corno Italiano veins with the warm tones of glossy ebony...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Antique Italian Grand Tour Carrara Marble Bust Psyche Of Capua
Located in Newark, England
Psyche Of Capua
Fine marble bust on pedestal after the antique. The bust sculpted as the goddess Psyche Of Capua presented as a nude female...
Category
Early 19th Century Grand Tour Antique Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Mandruzzato Murano Sommerso Red Yellow Ice Glass Faceted Vase
By Alessandro Mandruzzato
Located in Barcelona, ES
Midcentury Faceted Murano art glass vase with textured ice glass sides. Attributed to Mandruzzato, Italy, 1960s.
Sommerso technique with red glass with a layer in yellow submerged i...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass, Murano Glass, Sommerso
A Pair Of Antique Italian Capodimonte Porcelain Cherubs
By Capodimonte
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of lovely figures of young children with beautiful hand painted facial features. One holds a bell and is leaning on a tree stump base and the other child with floral leaves. S...
Category
1920s Baroque Revival Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Painted Tole Wild Strawberry Wall Sconces.
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Painted Tole Wild Strawberry Wall Sconces.
Pair of vintage electrified Italian hand painted tole sconces. They are naturalistically
designed with double...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Las Palmas, Contemporary Blown Glass Candlestick by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Precious candlestick in blown glass by Venetian artisans. The particular palm shape is a tribute to the exotic world, with a solid base, a slender stem and incredible detailed leaves...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
21st Century Canaria Magazine Holder Handmade in Italy with Regenerated Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Canaria, our brand new storage solution.
A unique texture made with regenerated leather resistant to light and water and perfectly suitable for indoor as well for outdoor use. Mas...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Leather
Aldo Londi Bitossi Rimini Blue Glazed Fish Sculpture Figurine, Italy, 1950s
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in Vienna, AT
A beautiful, decorative midcentury Rimini blue glazed fish sculpture. Designed by Aldo Londi, manufactured by Bitossi Ceramiche / Italy in the 19...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware, Terracotta
Hand Carved Art Deco Era Marble Eagle & Alabaster Globe Shade Table Lamp, 1920s
Located in Lisse, NL
Highly decorative and quality carved, winged eagle table lamp.
All handcrafted out of natural materials, this rare eagle table lamp is a marvelous work of art in the daytime and a...
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Alabaster, Marble
Watch Me Large Clock in Clear Fuchsia, Clear Orange & Matt Red by Gaetano Pesce
By Gaetano Pesce, Corsi Design Factory
Located in barasso, IT
Watch me - clear fuchsia, clear orange and matt red
Clock in hard resin designed by Gaetano Pesce for Fish Design collection.
Additional information:
Material: Hard resin
Color: C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Renzo Set Concrete Tray Made in Italy Brown&Green Cement Christmas Edition
By Valerio Ciampicacigli
Located in Rome, Lazio
Now available in Christmas Edition!
Renzo Line is a family of multipurpose trays with a very smooth surface and soft curved edges, now available in different color compositions. Eac...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
J.Jungle big - lime green / green by Jacopo Foggini
By Jacopo Foggini
Located in Milano, IT
Nature can stage extraordinary landscapes. The scenarios are vast, the lights are amazing, the surprises are endless. And when man and nature meet, enchantment occurs.
Inspired by th...
Category
2010s Other Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Resin
Mid Century Sommerso Murano Glass Vase Pink/ Green, Italy, circa 1960/70
By Murano Glass Sommerso
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Highly decorative mid century Murano Glass Vase from the renown workshops in Italy around 1960/70. A fantastic shaped, mid-sized vase with twisted body combined with a lovely coloration from pink tones down to a bright green on the base. An exceptional designed Murano masterpiece...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass, Murano Glass
Dragon Pool, Contemporary Porcelain Vase with Decorative Design by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Classic design of this porcelain vase comes back to life with retro decorations with a contemporary flavor. Black Dragon Pool is inspired by the h...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Murano, Set of 9 Faceted Sommerso Glass Vases, Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Rijssen, NL
Set of 9 Murano hand-blown vases in range of degree brown, grey, amber and yellow. The vases are made in Murano glass by the Italian artist glassblower Mandruzzato, Italy, 1970s.
Th...
Category
1970s Other Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Luxury Vase #33 "Gold Pain". Porcelain, Gold Leaf. Handmade design in Italy.
By Elica Studio
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the N...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Antique jewelry box 19th Century
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Jewelry box with different compartments and old lock.
Oak Painted white brown.
Category
19th Century Antique Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Oak
Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener by Enzo Mari for Danese Milano. Italy, 1960s
By Enzo Mari, Danese Milano, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Malmö, SE
Original 'Benbecula' Letter Opener in Stainless Steel. Designed by Enzo Mari in 1961. Produced by Danese Milano in the 1960s.
Great condition, only a few light scratches.
Stamped wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dark Amber Murano Glass Bowl with Avventurina
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-crafted by skilled artisans of Murano, this glass bowl showcases the vibrant colors and intricate detail that characterize the island's tradition of glassmaking. An exquisite da...
Category
2010s Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano Italian Hand Blown Twin Handled Bottle Shaped Millefiori Art Glass Vase
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very fine Art Deco Italian Murano satin glass millefiori twin handled vase dating from circa 1930-1940. This quality vase is of small bottle shape...
Category
1930s Art Deco Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Blown Glass
Formafantasma Post Scriptum Cachepot Reticolo Nero Piccolo Vase For Cassina
By Formafantasma
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Formafantasma Post Scriptum Cachepot Reticolo Nero Piccolo Vase For Cassina
BLACK ON WHITE, THE CONTEMPORARY EXPRESSION OF DESIGN
The Formafantasma designs become decorations on t...
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
17th-18th Century Italian Wooden Reliquary Bust of a Madonna
Located in Buisson, FR
Spectacular and very decorative piece. Large carved wooden reliquary bust of a Madonna. Beautiful traces of color. Small losses and without the relics. Silver/silvered central piece ...
Category
17th Century Baroque Antique Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Fauno Torso Bronze Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This bust is part of a limited edition of only six pieces created in 2011 from an original model by the sculptor Raffaello Romanelli. Inspired by the famous Torso Gaddi displayed in ...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Barbini Murano Opal Pink White Italian Art Glass Seashell Sculpture Ashtray
By Alfredo Barbini
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Beautiful vintage Murano hand blown pink to white opalescent Italian art glass seashell sculpture / ashtray. Documented to designer Alfredo Barbini, circa 1950-1960s, and published i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Opaline Glass, Sommerso, Art Glass, Murano Glass, Blown Glass
Bruno Gambone Italian White Brown Orange Stoneware Vase 1970s
By Bruno Gambone
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Gres Stoneware vase designed and produced by Italian artist Bruno Gambone in shades of white, brown and orange, production Italy 1970s
Signed Gambone Italy under the vase.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
La Conturbante Anthropomorphic White Vase
By Patrizia Italiano
Located in Milan, IT
This sophisticated white-glazed ceramic vase sports a singularly appealing look, inspired by the fascinating woman ("conturbante" in Italian) who is said to defend this marvelous tul...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Emanuele Pantanella Picture Frame
Located in Atlanta, GA
Emanuele Pantanella (1939-2014), Italy, designed this sumptuous picture photo frame circa 1980. The piece boasts a solid tropical wood carved construction with a high gloss polished ...
Category
1980s Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Wood
Archimede Seguso Glass Vase Silver Flecks Murano Italy 1970s
By Archimede Seguso
Located in Basel, BS
Shimmering glass vase by Archimede Seguso, mouth-blown in Murano in the 1970s. Black glass with silver flecks, beautiful hand-shaped piece.
Remains the original manufacturers sti...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large 17/18th Century Italian Carved Carrara Marble Baroque Angel Fragment
Located in Buisson, FR
Beautiful weathered marble baroque angel.
Italy 17/18th century. Weathered, losses and old repairs.
More pictures are available on request.
Category
17th Century Baroque Antique Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Carrara Marble
Ex Voto, Contemporary Porcelain Pocket Emptier, Two Sizes, by Vito Nesta
By Vito Nesta
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A set of two porcelain pocket emptiers/ashtray with a classic shape and unique printed design. This collection is inspired by Vito's hometown in south Italy, Puglia. This design is i...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Porcelain
Gaddi Bust Sculpture
By Raffaello Romanelli
Located in Milan, IT
This is a plaster bust reproducing the Torso Gaddi, the famous fragmentary sculpture displayed in the Uffizi Museums in Florence, which inspired many great artists of the Renaissance, including Michelangelo. The piece, handcrafted by the skilled artists of Galleria Romanelli...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Marble
Renaissance Inkwell Calamelli workshop, Italy, Faenza, second half of the 16th
By Virgiliotto Calamelli
Located in Milano, IT
Inkwell
Calamelli workshop (attr.).
Faenza, second half of the 16th century
Height 4.33 in; length 8.07 in; depth 2.95 in (11 cm; 20.5 cm; 7.5 cm)
Weight: 0.800 lb (363 g)
State of conservation: some chipping to the top of the mask around the mouth. Handle glued, without any restorations; minor chips in some raised areas.
This object has the shape of a foot wearing Greek-style footwear, as can be seen in some raised areas. The foot is anatomically modeled with bare toes, while the ankle is partially covered by the footwear. On the heel, there is a small circular handle to support the object. The mouth of the container is shaped like a mask. The interior, completely enameled, suggests that the piece was intended to be used as an inkwell or to contain some other liquid. The base, however, is not enamelled.
The painted decoration, scant and brief, consists of rapid cobalt blue shading between the toes of the foot, with more precise emphasis on the nails. It is accompanied by yellow citrine accents to enhance the forms. The mask is painted with the tip of the brush, to accentuate the tense nature of the eyes and to accentuate their outline. Thin strokes of yellow-orange line the interior of the mouth.
Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens. Since the Renaissance, this decoration has been referred to as "compendiaria" and it characterizes the period of production extending from the mid-16th century to approximately the middle of the following century. It significantly influenced tastes at the time. It evolved from the polychrome style "istoriato" and transformed into a new style that "summarized" (compendia), or condensed, the ornamentation of the works into a few colors, placing greater prominence on the shapes. It was often inspired by metal specimens.
This artwork finds parallels in similar objects all characterized by this refined style and produced in the city of Faenza and other Italian centers starting from the mid-16th century.
The closest comparable example in majolica is a foot acquired by the British Museum in 2011 (inv. 2011, 8008.1). This was previously published by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti in 1996 and later by Dora Thornton in 2016 during the conference on Renaissance ceramics...
Category
16th Century Renaissance Antique Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Maiolica
Italian Antique Stone Cast Bust of Marcus Aurelius Caracalla
Located in Encinitas, CA
This late 19th century carved stone bust made of "Grisaglia' in Italian, a mix of stone powder and lime stones, depicts Marcus Aurelius Caracalla, the roman emperor from 198 to 217 A...
Category
Late 19th Century Classical Roman Antique Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Concrete
Murano Gray Glass "Rostrate" Vase
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Hand-blown, mid-century style, smoke glass vase with spike design in the manner of Barovier, Italy.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
Large Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand Carved Lime Wood Swan Planters
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Large pair of beautiful 20th Century Italian hand carved lime wood swan planters with a worn gesso finish.
Traditionally used for weddings, these pla...
Category
Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Gesso, Wood
Barovier Toso Murano Red Pink Gold Flecks Italian Art Glass Flower Form Bowls
By Ercole Barovier, Barovier&Toso
Located in Kissimmee, FL
Price per item (3 different colors available).
Gorgeous vintage Murano hand blown controlled bubbles and gold flecks Italian art glass flower form bowls. Documented to designer Erco...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Leaf
Ravenna Small Short Rectangular Basket
By Rabitti 1969 by Giobagnara
Located in Milan, IT
A versatile and stylish object of functional decor, this small rectangular basket is part of the Ravenna Collection, in which braided strips of vege...
Category
2010s Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Bronze
Mario Badioli after Picasso Black and Orange Sommerso Murano Glass Vase, 1980s
Located in Roma, IT
Midcentury amazing black and orange sommerso Murano glass vase. Mario Badioli probably designed this fantastic piece in the style of Picasso in Italy dur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Glass, Murano Glass, Art Glass
20th Century Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture, Italy, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. Mini White Dalmatian Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Dior Tortoiseshell Lucite and Brass Decorative Octagonal Box, Italy 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning Mid-Century jewelry or decorative octagonal box in a beautiful tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass. This stylish object was made in Italy during the 1970s and is attribute...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Acrylic, Lucite, Plexiglass
Pair of 18th Century Italian Carved Giltwood Baroque Candleholders
Located in Buisson, FR
Unique Baroque giltwood candleholders for in total 6 candles, Italy, circa 1750-1780. Weathered, repairs and losses.
More pictures available on request. Measurement individual.
Category
18th Century Baroque Antique Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Large Murano Glass Vase - Flavio Poli
By Flavio Poli
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A beautiful large Murano glass vase, attributed to the Italian designer Flavio poli. The vase is in very good condition, no chips and no feta bites.
Beautiful colors. Heavy and thic...
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Art Glass
Blue and Green Murano Glass Bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini, Italy 1988
By Venini, Fulvio Bianconi
Located in Rome, IT
Astonishing blue and green Murano glass bottle by Fulvio Bianconi for Venini.
Signed “Venini88” on the bottom, as shown in the pictures.
Made in Italy in 1988.
Category
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Italian Decorative Objects
Materials
Murano Glass
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