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MEASURES:

Height : 16,73 inch ; Width: 9,06 inch ; Depth: 7,48 inch ; Weight 5,59 lbs

CONDITIONS:

Excellent general condition.

Description of the object:

Beautiful large two-handled arabesque majolica vase, glazed and vitrified, entirely wheel-shaped and hand-decorated, featuring a Neo-Renaissance decoration with wreaths and foliage reminiscent of Raphaelesque art. Large arabesque handles and a decoration of blue lines and circles on a yellow background on the neck of the vase. Finished with metallic Sienese gold lustres, signed under the base: "Robbia Gualdo Tadino". Made by the Luca della Robbia factory in the early 20th century.

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To give an idea of the value of ceramics produced by the Luca della Robbia factory, we have included, in the photos just below this description, some of the factory's auction prices, with highs of €1,500–€2,000. Notice how a small vase, only 15 centimeters tall, was listed, back in 2007, for €200-300, while another vase, slightly smaller than ours, was listed, also in 2007, for €600-800. Finally, in our online searches, we found another vase, very similar to ours in decoration, colors, and shape of the handles, slightly wider, but only 25 centimeters tall, much shorter than ours which is 42.5 centimeters tall, estimated at €200-300 by the auction house "Il Rigattiere Antiquariato Faenza", in Italy, at the "CERAMICHE ITALIANE" auction, lot No. 10 entitled "Ceramiche Luca della Robbia (Gualdo Tadino, 1925 - 1975) Vase with two handles, 1940s of the 20th century". Please note that these are starting prices, which could easily rise during the auction period, and to which a 25-30% buyer's premium must always be added. This gives an idea of the value of our vase, which is almost twice as large in volume as the one mentioned above.

Information on the artist and/or manufacturer:

The artistic ceramics factory "Ceramiche Luca della Robbia" was founded in Gualdo Tadino, in the province of Perugia, in 1925 by several entrepreneurs. Among the various artists who collaborated with the factory are: Aldo Ajò, Giuseppe Pericoli, Otello Frillici, Antonio Piermatteo, Renzo Megni, Giovanni Marini, Sirio Storelli, Archimede Discepoli, Leoncillo, Fulvio Fabbri, and Flavio Gubbini. In 1975, the factory was sold to "Ceramiche di Montelupo." In the last photo immediately below this description, there are additional historical notes on the manufacture for those who would like to learn more, with many of the brands used, including ours.

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