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Pair of Italian Vases Ceramic Molaroni Pesaro Snake Handles circa 1950s

$1,420.64List Priceper set

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From Italy, a splendid pair of hand-painted vases with handles in the shape of arrorolated snakes, from the Ceramica Molaroni manufactory of Pesaro, circa 1950; two eclectically crafted bi-anchored amphorae, circular in shape, resting on a square base, decorated in full rondo in polychrome. Both ceramic vases have the same shape but are hand-painted with different patterns and color tones, skillfully calibrated in a dense floral-themed decoration. They come from a private collection in Milan and are in good condition regardless of old restorations. Under the base is the Molaroni Pesaro manufactory inscription in black, which corresponds to the mid-1900s. This pair of decorative ceramic vases is shipped from Italy, each item dating back more than fifty years requires a government export license called Belle Arti, issued by the Ministry of Cultural Heritage. The request and issuance of this document takes 1/2 week, additional to the shipping time. Vincenzo Molaroni took over the Pesaro-based "Benucci and Latti" factory in 1880, formerly owned by his uncle Pietro Latti and active since 1814, where he had begun at a very young age to learn the art of ceramics. From the factory come works, of great quality both formal and technical, of classical taste and Renaissance inspiration but also some works of highly innovative character. In 1881 the factory participated in the Milan Exposition and the following year in the Turin Exposition. In 1884, due to its good commercial success, the factory moved to larger premises on Via Cassi in Pesaro. In 1885 the manufactory, which employs a number of talented artists such as decorator Cesare Gai, Tito Magrini, Vittorio Benvenuti, Enrico Cardinali and Corrado Giuliani, participated with some works in the Universal Exhibition in Antwerp and later in all the major national events and exhibitions in the field, always enjoying commercial success and certificates of quality. The mark, used about until 1900, consists of the monogram, embossed, VM and the inscription Pesaro. In 1900 the firm changed its name to "Società Anonima Molaroni C." and the trademark became the graphic symbol of a swan with the words Pesaro MC embossed in the dough. In the same year the first catalog of the manufactory was published, the second edition of which, in which 915 artifacts are illustrated, would be printed in 1908. From 1908 the trademark of the manufacture became Molaroni/Pesaro written in turquoise, and in later years the words Made in Italy were added. In 1910 Vincenzo Molaroni was the sole owner of the firm, which employed between twenty and twenty-five workers, pattern makers, and painters. Numerous artists worked in the factory during these years, including brother Giuseppe Molaroni and sons Francesco, Eliseo and Telesforo as well as Letizia Bertozzini, Romolo Bezziccheri, Giuseppe Cartocceti, Ferruccio Mengaroni, Cesare and Enrico Morbidelli, Enrico Spadoni, Alfredo Ciabotti, Valentina Siepi, Nemorino Sora, Pia Piovaticci, Pietro Turri, Cesare Nicoletti, Pietro Ciccoli, Violetta Giuliani, Amedeo Olmeda, Laura and Gina Falagrassa, the Amintore siblings, Maria and Anna Giardini, Giulio Patrignani, Nicola Francolini and numerous others. In 1912 when Vincenzo died at the age of 53, ownership of the factory passed to his sons and brother Giuseppe, and under Francesco's leadership, the factory continued to produce high quality majolica, marked "Molaroni-Pesaro in turquoise, under the company name "stabilimento Ceramico Molaroni C." written in turquoise. The words Italy or Italia begin to appear in the mark In 1921, the company's headquarters were moved to 1 Cassi Street and the managing director became Vincenzo's brother, Giuseppe, the name of the company became "Società Anonima Ceramiche Molaroni," and the trademark consisted of the writing "Molaroni Pesaro" in blue In 1925 under the technical direction of Francesco Molaroni, the manufactory presented some interesting works at the Decorative Arts Exhibition in Paris, earning the praise of Giò Ponti who, quoting it in the exhibition's technical report, called it an "old and famous (manufactory) repository of magnificent techniques." In 1929, with the great recession, the factory was forced into bankruptcy, but three years later Francesco Molaroni regained possession of the facilities and in partnership with Armando Lugli and Giulio Coli, founded "Ceramiche F. Molaroni C." whose production is marked by the words Molaroni Pesaro in block letters and black paint. In 1931 the management of the manufactory was given to Edgardo Ghiselli, brother of Adriana Ghiselli, wife of Francesco Molaroni. Since 1932, the mark used has been "Molaroni Pesaro" written in black From Francesco's death in 1934 until it closed in 1950, the factory was run by his wife Adriana Ghiselli . In 1952, Francesco Molaroni and Adriana Ghiselli's daughters, Magda and Gabriella Molaroni, resumed the family tradition and refounded "Ceramiche Molaroni," with workshops at 1 Via Luca della Robbia in Pesaro, and signed their ceramics each with their own initials followed by the words Molaroni Pesaro. Collaborating with the manufactory during these years were, among others: Franco Amaranto, Valentino Angelini, Guerrino Bardeggia, Auro Salvaneschi, Bruno Bruni, Elso Sora, Gilberto Floriani, Maria Antonietta Gallina, Guglielmo Malato, Ferruccio Marchetti, Giorgio Matteini, Tonino Naponelli, Gabriella Pandolfi, Giuseppe Papagni, Bruno Scarparo, Ulrico Schettini Montefiore, Rosetta Tamburini, Romolo Verzolini, Achille Wildi and G.Yony. The production of this period is marked "Molaroni M. G. Pesaro." In 1963 the firm passed into the hands of Raffaella Molaroni who led it until 1981 when she was forced to suspend production, but 1986 the manufactory was resurrected again under the name "Ceramiche Artistiche Molaroni" under the leadership of Marcella Jannone Molaroni, Francesco's granddaughter. Contributors in the last years of the century include Gilberta Agabiti, Antonio Delle Rose. The company is still operating.

Creator:
Molaroni Pesaro (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 13 in (33 cm)Width: 8.67 in (22 cm)Depth: 6.7 in (17 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Renaissance (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Ceramic,Hand-Crafted,Hand-Painted
Place of Origin:
Italy
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950 about
Condition:
Repaired: old restorations. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Milano, IT
Reference Number:
Seller: A11091stDibs: LU2160335190912

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