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19th Century Italian Venetian Neoclassical White Figural Centerpiece Dwarfs

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A charming and very decorative Italian white ceramic figurative circular centerpiece depicting a group of dwarfs around a palm tree, in a toasting festive attitude. This Italian antique ceramic work, dates back to the early 19th century, soft-paste hand-modeled and enameled by the Italian manufactory, Ceramiche d'Este near Padua, in Veneto region, marked on the bottom, presents stunning details. Five cheerful dwarf figures drinking and eating; It stands on a removable round basement decorated with relief grotesque and festoons pattern. It comes from a private collection of a Milanese family. Good age related condition, wear consistent with age and use, minor chips and restorations. Please kindly notice that this artwork is shipped from Italy. Under existing legislation, any artwork in Italy created over 70 years ago requires a governative license for export called Belle Arti. The shipping may require additional 2/3 handling weeks to require and get the license according to the final destination of the artwork.
  • Creator:
    Este Ceramiche (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Diameter: 7.49 in (19 cm)
  • Style:
    Neoclassical (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Enameled,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Early 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1810
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Item shows old restorations, consistent with Neoclassical period. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milano, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: A5421stDibs: LU2160320679782

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