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Ancient Maiolica Tureen Ferretti Manufacture, Lodi, Circa 1770 - 1780
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Maiolica tureen
Antonio Ferretti Manufacture
Lodi, Circa 1770 - 1780
Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire).
It measures 9.06 in in height x 13.39 in x 9.84 in (23 cm x 34 cm x 25 cm)
Weight 3.96 lb
State of conservation: some chipping and fêlure due to use.
The oval tureen with ribbed walls rests on a flat base and features applied handles in rocaille volute style. The slightly domed lid complements the shape of the tureen and has a handle on top in a bracket form.
The decoration is dominated by large outlined flowers. On one side, there is a flower with five wide pink petals and a tulip; on the opposite side, a large open rose stands out, and on the lid, there is a carnation. They are accompanied by smaller blue and yellow flowers and intense emerald green leaves. A set of thin leafy branches with small flowers and green semis are distributed across the entire surface. Underneath the base, a "chiodo," which is a short blue brushstroke, is painted which indicated, inside the manufactory, the type of decoration to be created on the piece.
The decorative motif, now known as “rosa contornata” (roses outlined), was referred to in the inventories of 18th century manufacturers as “ad uso di Trasburgo” (in the style of Strasbourg), indicating its French origin. It was one of the most popular ornamentations of the century throughout Europe.
This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti widely used in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple.
Similar specimens can be found in the main public and private collections in Lombardy, including a very similar tureen in a private collection (Felice Ferrari, La ceramica di Lodi, Lodi 2003, p. 261) and one preserved at the Castello Sforzesco in Milan, which shares the same dense enamel and cream color (R. Ausenda in Musei e Gallerie di Milano. Museo d'Arti Applicate. Le ceramiche. t. II, Milan 2000 p. 214 n. 241).
Based on the morphology and the arrangement of the decoration with large flowers on the body, we think to be a production from the last quarter of the century.
Bibliography:
Felice Ferrari, La ceramica di Lodi, Lodi 2003, p. 261;
R. Ausenda, in Musei e Gallerie di Milano. Museo d’Arti Applicate. Le ceramiche. t. II, Milano 2000 p. 214 n. 241.
- Attributed to:Antonio Ferretti (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 9.06 in (23 cm)Width: 13.39 in (34 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
- Style:Rococo (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:Maiolica,Other
- Place of Origin:
- Period:1770-1779
- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1780
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Some chipping and fêlure due to use.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4352236377392
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