{"product_id":"stefano-cannelli-italian-maiolica-charger-hand-painted-decorative-plate-2003","title":"Stefano Cannelli Italian Maiolica Charger, Hand Painted Decorative Plate, 2003","description":"Italian maiolica, hand painted plate, decorative charger, Cannelli art, Gubbio ceramics, classical decor, wall plate art, Italian pottery, collectible ceramic, art pottery plate, modern maiolica, Renaissance style, statement decor\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nItalian hand-painted maiolica decorative charger created in 2003 by Luigi Stefano Cannelli, a well-known Italian artist. Executed in tin-glazed earthenware and painted in the Rampini ceramic workshop in Gubbio, one of the historic centres of Italian maiolica production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe composition shows an idealised classical coastal scene with a woman and child, set against rocks and a calm seascape. The flowing drapery, figure types and overall atmosphere reflect early Renaissance painting, particularly the circle of Sandro Botticelli.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim is decorated with stylised Greek lettering used as a calligraphic decorative element referring to an ancient Greek literary source rather than a readable text.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe reverse bears a fragment of a poem by Sappho in the Italian translation by Salvatore Quasimodo.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nLuigi Stefano Cannelli is a recognized master whose works are highly valued by collectors. However, acquiring them is a rare opportunity. The artist creates his pieces with exceptional care and deliberation, making every work that appears on the open market a true event for connoisseurs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe large 41 cm diameter gives this piece strong decorative presence.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMeasurements\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: diameter 41 cm, height 5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nWeight: 2089 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003cbr\u003e\nExcellent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease study the accompanying photographs carefully as they form an integral part of this description.\u003cbr\u003e\nIf you have any questions, we will be happy to answer them.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe item will be shipped with full tracking and insurance.\u003cbr\u003e\n","brand":"Gillers Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62884133667146,"sku":"B1601","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/5351\/6106\/files\/il_fullxfull.7639881569_ae1r.jpg?v=1785910979","url":"https:\/\/gillersantiques.com\/products\/stefano-cannelli-italian-maiolica-charger-hand-painted-decorative-plate-2003","provider":"Gillers Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}