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Blue and White Cherubs and Landscape Vase by Ernani, Albisola, Italy, 1940s

$1,355.07
£1,008.04
€1,130
CA$1,855.56
A$2,063.13
CHF 1,077.25
MX$25,113.28
NOK 13,745.26
SEK 12,878.65
DKK 8,602.07
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About the Item

A stunning hand-painted ceramic vase by Ernani of Albisola, Italy, dating to the 1940s. Featuring an elegant baroque silhouette with a wide flared rim and bulbous body, the piece is richly decorated in traditional blue and white maiolica. One side presents a lyrical scene with two flying putti surrounded by stylized foliage and floating clouds. On the reverse, a finely painted architectural fantasy depicts a cascading hilltown crowned by towers — all framed by decorative scrolling vegetation. A delicate frieze of rocaille motifs runs around the base and lip, uniting the design with rhythmic grace. The overall execution, especially in the soft brushstrokes and narrative composition, demonstrates a deep connection to the Ligurian ceramic tradition while evoking an almost dreamlike vision of classicism. Signed “ERNANI ALBISOLA” on the underside. A collector’s piece, in excellent vintage condition.

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