Items Similar to Ancient Italian Maiolica Rose Dishes by Pasquale Rubati Milano, 1780 circa
Video Loading
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 22
Ancient Italian Maiolica Rose Dishes by Pasquale Rubati Milano, 1780 circa
About the Item
Assortment of 12 elements with polychrome and gold decoration
Pasquale Rubati Factory
Milan, circa 1770- 1790.
Two oval trays 10.62 in x 8.58 in (27 x 21.8 cm)
Two dishes with perforated brim diameter 10.43 in (26.5 cm)
Eight round dishes 9.37 in (23.8 cm)
lb 10.14 (kg 4.6)
State of conservation: very good, except for light chips with color drops at the edges, a greater one in a round dish.
This rare set of dishes has great decorative impact and confirms the undisputed artistic ability of Pasquale Rubati's productions during the period of his greatest success. It also attests to the taste of the great Milanese commissions of the eighteenth century.
Pasquale Rubati, a refined painter, opened his own factory in Milan in 1756, in competition with Felice Clerici, for whom he had worked. Upon his death in 1796, the enterprise continued on for a few years under his son Carlo.
The Maiolica assortment has flat-base shapes with a mixtilinear eight-pointed edge which is barely detectable in the round and oval dishes, whereas two other dishes have a flat base and light brim and demonstrate a perforated pattern made with a mold.
The very complex decoration, with small variations in one of the round plates, shows four triangular compartments, joined together by thin festoons in gold, which branch off from the all-round rim with four ornamental motifs in shades of pink: a motif in partridge eye, one with scales, one with triangles and one with a grid. At the center of the composition there is a small bunch of polychrome flowers from which four thin floral elements branch off radially; these are joined to the vertices of the triangular reserves.
All the works, with the exception of one, have a yellowish-green brushstroke on the back and are reflected in a document plate preserved in the collections of the Museum of Applied Arts at the Sforzesco Castle in Milan which bears the initials of the Pasquale Rubati factory in Milan on the back. (Ausenda, R., edited by, Musei e Gallerie di Milano. Museo d’Arti Applicate. Le ceramiche. Second Volume. Milan 2001, pp. 408-409, n. 383, n. 372.)
The Maiolica and porcelain productions in the 18th century belonged mainly to the great royal families or to the noble families who made the manufacture of ceramic works a cause for prestige. In Milan, under Maria Theresa of Austria, we instead witness a real opening to new entrepreneurs who, by Virtue of the privatization granted by the government, took on a real business risk and gave life, not without conflicts between them, to thriving factories and to some of the most elegant and sought after productions at that moment and which are still the object of collecting today.
- Creator:Pasquale Rubati (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.19 in (3 cm)Diameter: 10.44 in (26.5 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 12
- Style:Rococo (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Maiolica,Glazed
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1770-1779
- Date of Manufacture:1780
- Condition:Minor fading. Very good, except for light chips with color drops at the edges, a greater one in a round dish.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4352215142141
About the Seller
4.3
Vetted Professional Seller
Every seller passes strict standards for authenticity and reliability
Established in 1860
1stDibs seller since 2018
21 sales on 1stDibs
Associations
International Confederation of Art and Antique Dealers' Associations
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Milano, Italy
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllAncient Maiolica Plates Pasquale Rubati, Milan Circa 1770-1780
By Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Five oval maiolica dishes with pierced edge
Manufacture of Pasquale Rubati
Milan, 1770-1780
Three small oval dishes 10.23 in x 7.67 in (26 cm x 19.5 cm)
Two large oval dishes 10.82 in x 8.85 in (27.5 x 22.5 cm)
lb 3.5 (kg 1.8)
State of conservation: intact
The five dishes of different sizes have an oval shape, a mixtilinear edge and a molded polylobed shape with a surface enriched with a relief weave motif extending to the brim and forming a perforated basket...
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
Rococo Italian Maiolica Flower Pot Pasquale Rubati, Milano, 1770 circa
By Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” with support feet
decorated with little bunches of flowers
Pasquale Rubati Factory
Milan, circa 1770
5.5 in X ...
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
Ancient Maiolica Flower Pot Pasquale Rubati Factory, Milan Circa 1770
By Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with tulip
Pasquale Rubati Factory
Milan, circa 1770.
Measures: 4.7 in x 4.7 in x 8.6 in
12 cm x 12...
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
Ancient Maiolica Cup, Rubati Manufacture, Milan, Circa 1770 - 1780
By Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Sick cup
Pasquale Rubati Manufacture
Milan, Circa 1770 - 1780
Maiolica decorated in polychrome “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire)
It measures: h 2.36 x 7.4 x 7.87 (h 6 x 19 x 20 cm)
...
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
Antique Italian Maiolica Coolers Pasquale Rubati Manufacture Milan, 1770 Circa
By Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Assortment of bottle and glass coolers in Maiolica.
Pasquale Rubati manufacture
Milan, circa 1770
Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire)
a - Bottle cooler
5.91 in x 5.91 in diameter (15 x 15 cm )
Weight: 1.86 lb (845 g)
b - Bottle cooler
6.89 x 7.87 in diameter (17,5 x 20 cm)
Weight: 2.09 lb (948 g)
c - Pair of glass-cooler vases
3.94 x 3.94 in diameter (10 x 10 cm)
Weight: 1.43 lb (650 g)
Good state of conservation:
a - some chipping from use on the edge;
a - two fêlures covered on the edge;
c - one has deep chippings on the edge and the other a subtle fêlure.
Two Majolica factories were active in Milan in the 18th century. The first, starting from 1745, was owned by Felice Clerici; the other one by Pasquale Rubati from 1756. Rubati was in competition with Felice, whose worker he had been prior to opening his own workshop. On his death in 1796, the business was continued for a few more years by his son Carlo.
Recent studies have recognized Pasquale Rubati's contribution as the creator of "Strasbourg-style" decorations with their particularly joyful depictions. This style had previously been attributed to the Lodi manufacturers. These works here, however, are a clear example of this production.
The Majolica containers have different sizes, a cylindrical shape and rest on a low foot ring. The two largest are completed by handles in the shape of a zoomorphic mask with wide open jaws, while the smaller ones have handles applied with an anthropomorphic mask.
All the works are characterized by elegant floral decoration.
The two twin glass coolers show bunches of flowers centered around a main corolla, a rose or a peony paired...
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
Italian Maiolica Tureen, Rubati Manufacture, Milan, circa 1770-1780
By Pasquale Rubati
Located in Milano, IT
Maiolica tureen
Pasquale Rubati Manufacture
Milan, circa 1770 - 1780
Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire).
It measures 6.69 in x 11,02 x 8.26 (17 x 28 x ...
Category
Antique 1770s Italian Rococo Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica
You May Also Like
Early Wedgwood Neoclassical Creamware Dessert Dishes Made circa 1780
By Wedgwood
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A set of four early Wedgwood creamware Neoclassical dessert dishes made circa 1780.
Sir William Hamilton’s Collection of Etruscan, Greek and Roman an...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Ceramics
Materials
Creamware
Vintage Italian Ceramic Dishes, circa 1950
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Dishes
Italy, circa 1950
"great color and texture"
"use as an ashtray or dish, will also look great hanging on a wall"
"marked Italy on the underside"
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Pair Meissen Style Creamware Dishes 18th Century England Hand Painted Circa 1780
Located in Katonah, NY
This is a pair of English creamware dishes from the 18th century, created around 1780. The plates display a lovely chinoiserie scene in the Meissen style, with women selecting access...
Category
Antique Late 18th Century English Chinoiserie Ceramics
Materials
Creamware
A Large Italian Maiolica Charger, 19th Century
Located in CABA, AR
Maiolica chargers are large, decorative ceramic plates that are part of the broader tradition of Maiolica pottery, a type of tin-glazed earthenware produced in Italy since the Renais...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Sicilian South Italian Maiolica Pottery Shoe Shaped Flask
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish pair antique South Italian Sicilian maiolica pottery shoe shaped flask dating from the 18th century. The handmade earthenware flask is modelled as a healed shoe in a clog f...
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Ceramics
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica
Italian Maiolica Pitcher with a Rampant Lion, Center Italy , Ca 1850
Located in CH
Italian Maiolica Pitcher with a Rampant Lion, Central Italy , Ca 1850
This unmarked Maiolica Pitcher with a cream white background is decorated on the front with a cobalt blue rampa...
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Ceramics
Materials
Maiolica