Ancient Greek South Italian Paestan Red Figure Lebes Gamikos

Crespina Faenza, last quarter of the 16th century Maiolica painted in two colors, light blue and yellow, on a thick, rich layer of white enamel. It measures 2.24 in (5.7 cm) in height, 6.10 in (15.5 cm) in diameter. lb 0.55 (kg 0.25) State of conservation: mimetic restoration. The small cup has a raised central “umbone”, a perforated brim and a shaped rim. It rests on a high jutting foot. The "crespina" shape, in some inventories is cited as "tacce de frute" (fruit cups). It was particularly appreciated in the Renaissance and has variants based on the formal types and the different sizes. The decoration, made according to the dictates of the “compendiario” style, used few standardized colors: blue and yellow on a thick white and shiny enamel, deliberately chosen as the colour which was most reminiscent of silver. This choice derived from a trend in creative design of the era: the shapes used in the molds were often taken from metal objects. An idea which would last throughout the Renaissance. The work shows, in the middle of the “umbone”, a winged putto stepping forward while playing a long thin trumpet. The depiction of the putto is fully representative of the repertoire of the Faenza workshops of the sixteenth century. Some specimens with this type of decoration have been published in a volume by Carmen Ravanelli Guidotti: there appears the whole productive repertoire of this fundamental moment of transition between the taste for the “istoriato” style and the great simplification of decoration in the “compendiario” period. This style, in its simplicity, however, saw its expression in a rather varied collection of decorative subjects, including old-fashioned busts...

Decorator Red Lacquered Wood Ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphic Gold Papyrus Style Square Bar Tray with Handles. Circa Late 20th Century. Measurements: 1.5" H x 14" W x 14" D.

Embossed and engraved sterling silver coffee pot Tommaso Panizza (1805-1868) Milan, circa half of the 19th century It measures 13.97 in (cm 35.5) in height x 8.66 in (22 cm) x 4.7...

A heavy French greco tazza with griffins and paw feet. Attributed to artist Ferdinand Levillain. Greek writing in center of the solid gilded bronze. Circa 1860. 17.25 lbs.

Elegant printed coasters portraying two different ancient black profile on a white background. Completely produced in Florence, Italy by Artecornici design. All articles all excl...

Elegant printed coasters portraying two different ancient profile on a black background. Completely produced in Florence, Italy by Artecornici design. All articles all exclusivel...

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Beautiful red octagonal serving tray in red acrylic. This lovely centerpiece was made in Italy in the 80s. The tray is made in a beautiful vibrant red acrylic that features cachemir...

The of this dish has minor cracks consistent with used vintage items. Label reads 24K gold but cannot confirm that to be true. This piece has nice patina and character. Vintage Condi...

Murano. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau and Vintage styles since 1982. If you have any questions we are at your disposal. Pushing the button that reads '...