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Antique 17th century Italian Maiolica di Montelupo Fiorentino Dish 'Arlecchino'

About the Item

A Montelupo Maiolica dish featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decorated with geometric and abstract motifs typical of Montelupo arlecchini wares, reflecting the period’s engagement with popular theatrical subjects drawn from the Commedia dell’Arte. Produced in Montelupo Fiorentino in the late 17th century, this dish represents the mature phase of Montelupo maiolica production, a center of tin-glazed earthenware since at least the 13th century. By the Renaissance, Montelupo workshops supplied Florentine elites and international markets, and were recognized for their polychrome glazes and technical refinement. In the 17th century, declining demand for narrative istoriato wares prompted the development of the arlecchini genre. Inspired by the Commedia dell’Arte stock character Arlecchino, these dishes feature central figural motifs, stylized foliage, and geometric ornamentation, executed with gestural brushwork in a restrained yet vivid palette. Late 17th-century arlecchini dishes like this exemplify the integration of popular theatrical imagery into regional ceramic practice, and surviving examples in institutional collections attest to their formal consistency and historical significance. condition: The rim of the dish has been professionally restored, with the intervention carefully executed to preserve its visual integrity and ensure stability. The restoration is visible upon close inspection, as expected, but does not detract from its decorative impact.
  • Creator:
    Flavia Montelupo (Manufacturer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.97 in (5 cm)Diameter: 11.82 in (30 cm)
  • Style:
    Baroque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Earthenware,Faience,Maiolica,Glazed,Hand-Painted
  • Place of Origin:
    Italy
  • Period:
    Late 17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. he rim of the dish has been professionally restored, with the intervention carefully executed to preserve its visual integrity and ensure stability. The restoration is visible upon close inspection, as expected, but does not detract from its decorati.
  • Seller Location:
    DELFT, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: MA-00891stDibs: LU9385249975482