Lot 14
  • 14

A set of four Italian maiolica plaques depicting the continents circa 1740, Castelli

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

  • Maiolica
  • each 9 2/5 by 12 3/5 in.
  • 24 by 32 cm
Compare the composition and the drapery of the figures in these plaques with those used for a tile depicting The Union of India with the Catholic Church from the Lucoli altar by Francesco Antonio Saverio Grue in the Museo Nazionale d'Abruzzo, L'Aquila.

RELATED LITERATURE
Luciana Arbace, Fondazione Raffaele Paparella Treccia and Margherita Devlet, I protagonisti della maiolica di Castelli, vol. 3, Colledara, 2005, p. 62-64

Condition

Two plaques (Asia and Europe) with well-restored cracks through center. Otherwise minor standard chipping around edges and very minor pitting. Overall very good condition.
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