Ceramics in Milan

Assortment of 12 elements with polychrome and gold decoration Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770- 1790. Two oval trays 10.62 in x 8.58 in (27 x 21.8 cm) Two dishes with perforated brim diameter 10.43 in (26.5 cm) Eight round dishes 9.37 in (23.8 cm) lb 10.14 (kg 4.6) State of conservation: very good, except for light chips with color drops at the edges, a greater one in a round dish. This rare set of dishes has great decorative impact and confirms the undisputed artistic ability of Pasquale Rubati's productions during the period of his greatest success. It also attests to the taste of the great Milanese commissions of the eighteenth century. Pasquale Rubati, a refined painter, opened his own factory in Milan in 1756, in competition with Felice Clerici...

Coffee assortment with “barbotine” decoration Manufacture of Pasquale Rubati or Felice Clerici Milan, 1770- 1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). ...

Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” with support feet decorated with little bunches of flowers Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 5.5 in X ...

ViBi sculpture ceramic, 1950, Italy.

Albisola “La Fenice” vase sculpture ceramic, 1930, Italy.

Mid-Century Modern - Hand-painted Ceramic Vase - Collectible Design Elegant and timeless Mid-Century Modern vase in Ceramic, handmade and hand-painted, with a geometric decorative p...

Made in Italy, 1970s. It was designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi. Bitossi was founded in 1921 in Montelupo, a city near Florence, and it is one of the most known Italian ...

Female skier with sled

S.Richard S.Cristoforo umbrella holder vase ceramic, 1920, Italy.

Galvani Pordenone centerpiece soup tureen ceramic, 1930, Italy.

Painted ceramic sculpture depicting a Pomeranian dog. England circa 1950.

Ronzan.

Maiolica pitcher Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 8.66 x 8.66 x 4.33 in (22 x 22 x 11 ...

Exceptional umbrella stand Pucci Umbertide ceramic, 1950, Italy.

Ronzan baby tiger ceramic, 1950, Italy.

Assortment of 4 dishes with braided rim Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: 14 x 10 in (35.5 x 25.5 cm); 12.2 x 8.39 in (31 x 21.3 cm); 10.4 x 9.65 in (26.5 x 24.5 cm); 10.8 x 9.61 in (27.5 x 24.4 cm). Weight: 4.4 lb (1.998 kg) State of conservation: some chips due to use on the edges and on the parts in relief. The four different dishes have a foot with a low lip from which extends a wide, flat, slanted rim resembling a basket weave. The small handles are painted green: they resemble wickerwork in the two oval dishes and take the form of a sinuous branch in the round ones. The third fire decoration is inspired by the naturalistic floral botanical patterns on the ceramics produced by the Hannong family in Strasbourg. Here the pattern is defined by the rapidity and subtlety of the brushstrokes and the result is particularly tasteful, characterized by compositional intelligence and pictorial expertise. A main corolla, either a wild or garden rose, is set slightly off center in each well. From this extends a thin stem holding a small secondary bud and there are small field florets dotting the composition to lend volume to the delicate bunch of flowers. On the brim, small polychrome flowers add color to the weave, accompanied by lanceolate leaves of a very intense green. There exist few and very rare examples for comparison with this morphology: a round plate - entirely consistent with those in question - has been dated to around 1775 (S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, tav. 200). Two other dishes with a basket rim, but with parallel striped brim decoration, were exhibited in the 1995 exhibition on Lodi ceramics; the attribution to the Lombard town near Milan is therefore almost exclusively derived from the decoration called "alla rosa contornata" or "alla vecchia Lodi" and constitutes one of the most popular decorations during the eighteenth century. (M. L. Gelmini, in Maioliche lodigiane del '700 (cat. mostra Lodi), Milano 1995, pp. 31 p. 162-163 nn. 181-182). 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 introduced 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. The Ferretti family had started their Maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the Maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

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Memphis Milano painted ceramic vase, Hsing by Ettore Sottsass, blu star-shaped. Memphis Group, an Italian design and architecture collective founded by Ettore Sottsass, active betwee...

Monumental ceramic wall plate with a chicken Signed A.R.

Large painted Art Nouveau bronze vase from the early 1900s, fine Italian manufacture. The vase has a round base with four thick, sinuous feet, reminiscent of those on old stoves...

Giovanni Gariboldi.

This dark blue lacquered ceramic vase ascribable to Guido Andlovitz, produced by Lavenia, Italy, 1970s. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it c...

Enrico Mazzolani female figure, Italy, 1930s.

Sick cup Pasquale Rubati Manufacture Milan, Circa 1770 - 1780 Maiolica decorated in polychrome “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) It measures: h 2.36 x 7.4 x 7.87 (h 6 x 19 x 20 cm) ...

S.C.Richard S.Cristoforo.Umbrella holder vase ceramic 1920 Italy.

A splendid jar by Bruno Gambone. Signed Gambone Italy.

Small oval tray Felice Clerici Manufactory 1745-1780 Milan, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome. Dimensions: 10.82 x 8.66 in (27.5 x 22 cm); weight 0.4...

Lenci elephant couple ceramic, 1950, Italy.

A rare example of an early Azucena Homeware design piece. Reference : Domus No. 313 Dic. 1955 p. 4

Made in Italy, 1964. This is a set of hand-crafted lacquered earthenware plates signed by De Simone. It is a vintage set, therefore the plates might show slight traces of use, but ...

Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with trompe l’oeil Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 Measures: each 4.7 in (cm 12) x 5 in (c...

Galvani Pordenone soup tureen centerpiece 1930 ceramic, Italy.

Italian modern beige and white Ceramic poodle sculpture by Ronzan, 1970s. Sculpture in the shape of a poodle dog in white and beige ceramic. Produced and signed by Ronzan in 1970s. G...

Couple Porta Vasi Ceramic - Austria 1940 -

Big Ceramic Tray - Marine Themed Ceramic - Collectible Handpainted Ceramic A handcrafted ceramic plate featuring a rich, dark green petroleum glaze, complemented by iridescent bubb...

Crocefix Ronzan ceramic, 1950, Italy.

Gio ‘ Ponti “Style “ Potiche Ceramic 1950 Italy.

N.tre. S.Richard S.Cristoforo umbrella stand/vase 1920 ceramic, Italy.

Made in Italy, 1950s. This wonderful and high-quality piece is made by Zulimo Aretini and is hand painted with blue animals figure and golden lines. I...

Umbrella stand model C300 by Antonia Campi for S.C.I. Laveno. Rare bicolor version of this sculptural piece.

Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with garlands of flowers Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 Measures: 4.7 in x 5 in x 8.8 in ...

Defined by unadorned sophistication, this exquisite ceramic bowl is brimming with contemporary allure delving into the most authentic nature of forms and materials. The cylindrical s...

Elegant and expressive, this stylized ceramic bowl-shaped vase flaunts a two-tone finish enriching its design with earthy tones, warm brown on the outside and yellow inside, the latter visible through the wide top opening. Perfect in a modern, neutral-toned interior where it will add a subtle pop of color, this low-profiled vase...

Centerpiece light blue maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, 1700 circa 5.5 in x 14.72 in x 13.77 in (14 cm x 37.4 cm X cm 35) lb 4.40 (kg 2) State of con...

Lenci vase holder centerpiece ceramic, 1931-1932, Italy.

This striking sculpture is part of the Anatomica series by Vito Nesta, featuring decorative objects with simple and essential anatomical shapes characterized by bold, contrasting col...

Wonderful hand painted ceramic centerpiece made at the beginning of 900, of Chinese manufacture. The centerpiece has a circular shape and is totally made of red and white ceramic totally hand painted. It is composed by a central body useful as object holder, cookies or candies holder...

Ceramics set consisting of Giovanna bottle, Arturo bowl and six glasses designed by Bertozzi & Casoni for Cooperativa Ceramica d'Imola. Size Giovanna bottle: H 42 cm x W 18 cm x D 1...

Made in Italy, 1980s. This catchall is made in ceramic and features hand painted parts. It might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excelle...

Italian mid-century orange ceramic cylindrical, half-moon and irregular vases, 1970s Set of five orange ceramic vases. The highest is cylindrical shape,...

Italian Art Deco green ceramic vase with a circular motif by Deruda, 1940 ca. Art deco ceramic vase with a green background, with designs in shades of yellow and decorative buttonho...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This sinuous, dynamic and elegant centerpiece is made in lacquered ceramic that is varnished with iridescent colors. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might s...

Made in Italy, 1930s - 1940s. This roe deer is made in coppered ceramic. This is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered as in excell...

Made in Italy, 1950s - 1960s. This wonderful piece is made by Giovanni Poggi and is hand modeled and painted with an abstract motif with an expressioni...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This item is made in lacquered ceramic and might show slight traces of use since it's vintage, but it can be considered as in excellent original condition and r...

Made in Italy, 1960s - 1970s. This is a blue and cyan glazed and engraved ceramic vase. It is a vintage item, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can be considered...

Made in Venice, Italy, 1950s. This is a ceramic plate pyriform glazed by Otello Rosa for San Polo, Venezia, depicting a zebra. This panel is vintage, therefore it might show slight ...

Made in Italy. Painted and polished ceramic children, 1950s. Ars Pulchra. Turin. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use,...