Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger with Classical Battle Scene, Pesaro Revival, c. 1890–1915
£780.00
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Large Italian polychrome maiolica charger, hand-painted in tin-glazed earthenware and decorated with the dramatic historical scene of Horatius Cocles defending the bridge. The composition follows the Renaissance narrative tradition formed in Urbino in the 16th century, the historical school and artistic source of istoriato ceramics celebrated for monumental battle and heroic historical scenes.
In the late 19th century, this tradition was revived by workshops in Pesaro, which became one of Italy's leading centres for narrative maiolica production, returning to historicist subjects and traditional tin-glazed techniques. The present charger reflects the Pesaro revival style closely associated with workshops such as Ceramica Molaroni, known for large decorative chargers intended as interior statement pieces rather than tableware.
The reverse retains a presentation label dated 1955 recording the piece as a gift to E. E. Trundell Esq from colleagues at Bromley Works, documenting its later history of ownership.
Dimensions
Diameter: 44 cm
Weight: 2,596 g
Condition
The charger is in excellent overall antique condition. There are a few very small enamel chips along the rim and fine glaze crazing visible under UV light, confined to the glaze layer only and not affecting the ceramic body. The painted surface remains vibrant and well preserved.
Shipping & Packaging
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Carefully packed for safe transit.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Questions are welcome.
Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger with Classical Battle Scene, Pesaro Revival, c. 1890–1915
£780.00
In the late 19th century, this tradition was revived by workshops in Pesaro, which became one of Italy's leading centres for narrative maiolica production, returning to historicist subjects and traditional tin-glazed techniques. The present charger reflects the Pesaro revival style closely associated with workshops such as Ceramica Molaroni, known for large decorative chargers intended as interior statement pieces rather than tableware.
The reverse retains a presentation label dated 1955 recording the piece as a gift to E. E. Trundell Esq from colleagues at Bromley Works, documenting its later history of ownership.
Dimensions
Diameter: 44 cm
Weight: 2,596 g
Condition
The charger is in excellent overall antique condition. There are a few very small enamel chips along the rim and fine glaze crazing visible under UV light, confined to the glaze layer only and not affecting the ceramic body. The painted surface remains vibrant and well preserved.
Shipping & Packaging
Fully tracked and insured delivery.
Carefully packed for safe transit.
Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.
Questions are welcome.