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MEASURES:

Height: 11,42 inch; Width: 5,51 inch; Depth: 3,94 inch

CONDITIONS:

Excellent general conditions.

Item description:

Majolica ceramic sculpture, entirely handcrafted without a mold, depicting an African woman with a vase, signed inside with a signature engraved into the ceramic paste with a metal nib "Tanagra." The sculpture was created in Rome and dates back to between 1935 and 1960.

Information on artist and/or manufacturer:

The Tanagra factory was founded in the early 1940s by Adolfo Merlone in Rome. The company, in which the owner's wife, Maria Pagella, also collaborates, produces one-of-a-kind artistic ceramics in a primitivist style, created by Adolfo Merlone himself, as well as modern-style majolica, earthenware, and terracotta for furniture and architecture. Adolfo Merlone, to whom we can attribute the authorship of this sculpture, was born in Turin in 1910 and participated in numerous ceramic exhibitions and competitions in Faenza, Albisola, Gubbio, Vicenza, and Florence, always receiving important recognition. In 1958, he participated in the famous "Picasso-Le Corbusier-Merlone" exhibition organized by the Milanese art gallery Totti in Hagen, Germany. Adolfo Merlone died in Genoa in 1982.

Useful information for the evaluation of the object:

In the photos just below this description, we've provided historical information about the workmanship and biography of Adolfo Merlone for those who would like to learn more. There's also a photo of a majolica terracotta sculpture by Adolfo Merlone decorated with heavy lustre glazes, similar to ours, which fetched €600-700 many years ago.

Final thoughts on the subject:

Unfortunately, not many works of this extremely rare manufacture are available, but the artistic quality of the sculpture, the majolica enamels used, the beautiful, rich glazing, and the originality of the woman's pose are evident. I especially draw your attention to the hands holding the vase, with the fingers spread, and the beautiful arching of the female figure. This sculpture is irresistibly charming and beautiful, a truly rare piece. It should also be remembered that this is an extremely rare, niche Roman work, highly collectible, considering that the Tanagra factory boasts a limited production of extremely high-quality examples. It is a true work of art, a unique piece, entirely crafted and handcrafted without a mold.

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