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Otello Rosa Majolica Coffee Table "Cinque Cavalli" San Polo Venezia Italy, 1952

About the Item

Otello Rosa's majolica cocktail table known as "Cinque Cavalli" (the Fve Horses) and signed "San Polo" Made in Italy 6103 created in Venizia, Italy circa 1952. This dramatic boomerang shaped majolica cocktail table is one of Otello Rosa's noted creations from the studio San Polo Venezia. The multi-pieced cast majolica composition of high relief forms set on a plywood sub-base raised on eight polished cast bronze legs. that in turn is set beneath a raised glass table top. The five hoses are glazed in colors of turquoise, dappled black-grey, dappled claret, bone white and lavender on a ground of turquoise fern fronds are beautifully sculpted and arranged to make this a spectacular visual accent. There are minor ceramic chips (which we can restore if requested) ( see image 3 and 6) and 4 small glass chips that have been professionally filled with glass resin. The brass plates that fasten the legs and the vertical brass pillars that support the glass top were replaced ten years ago. The ceramic Majolica pieces are in excellent vintage condition.
  • Creator:
    Otello Rosa (Artist),San Polo (Workshop/Studio)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16.75 in (42.55 cm)Width: 62 in (157.48 cm)Depth: 34 in (86.36 cm)
  • Style:
    Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Glass,Majolica,Beveled,Cast,Glazed,Machine-Made,Polished
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1952
  • Condition:
    Repaired: 5 minor chips on ceramic and 5 glass chips that have been resin filled. Replacements made: The brass vertical supports for the glass and the brass plates that hold the legs were replaced because they were missing. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. 5 minor chips on ceramic and 5 glass chips that have been resin filled.
  • Seller Location:
    Camden, ME
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: App 5461stDibs: LU89845377713

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