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"Family in Italy, " 1930s Art Deco Wall Charger with Father, Mother and Son

About the Item

Strikingly composed and beautifully glazed, this large wall charger -- designed with display in mind -- features the idealized Italian family as resolute, strong and loving. The setting is clearly agrarian, and the father in particular is looking into the distance with steely-eyed fortitude. The mother and son are reaching toward each other, bringing a note of love and mutual support to the scene. Reminiscent of the WPA art that was being made in America in the 1930s, this piece suggests the same kind of idealized social realism in Italy. The charger is signed on the reverse, though the name has not been deciphered.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2.25 in (5.72 cm)Diameter: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Overall excellent; minor imperfections.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU865124846312
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