By Angelo Minghetti
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This hand-painted Majolica bust was made by the renowned Italian ceramics manufactory, Angelo Minghetti & Figli. Founder Angelo Minghetti (1822-1885) is particularly well-known for his Majolica busts, Madonna figures and Della Robbia style medallions decorated with fruits and flowers. His well respected works were included in national and international exhibitions including the 1873 World Exposition in Vienna, 1877 National Exhibition of Fine Arts in Naples, 1878 Exposition Universelle in Paris and 1883 National Exhibition of Fine Arts in Rome among others. After Angelo's death, ownership of the pottery was passed to his sons Gennaro and Arturo who continued to create sought after Majolica and exhibit in major expositions including the 1904 World Exhibition in Saint Louis. The pottery remained in the Minghetti family until the 1930s, and closed its doors in the late 1960s.
This Minghetti hand-painted Majolica bust depicts a female wearing a jeweled pink ribbon tied around her head. Her blonde hair is covered by a green...
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1880s Italian Neoclassical Antique Cincinnati Busts