Arts of the Islamic World & India including Fine Rugs and Carpets

A large Iznik-style footed bowl, by Cantagalli, Italy, 19th century

Auction Closed

October 26, 12:30 PM GMT

Estimate

5,000 - 7,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

of deep rounded form supported on a narrow splayed foot, painted in blue, viridian green and brick red, outlined in black, the well with a central monumental floral rosette surrounded by a band of lotus palmettes and composite floral rosettes issuing sprays of tulip and saz leaves, keyfret band to rim, the exterior with two further monumental floral rosettes interspersed with sprays of lotus palmettes and saz rosettes, the foot with an arcade of palmettes, the base with cockerel signature

17cm. height

24.5cm. diam.

Cantagalli works originate from a pottery factory founded by Ulisse Cantagalli in Florence in 1878. Ulisse began to trade as Manifattura Figli di Giuseppe Cantagalli, with the main production of works being copies of Italian maiolica as well as European and Middle Eastern pottery, and specifically Iznik wares from the Ottoman Empire. Cantagalli works such as this one, which can be identified by the signature cockerel mark on the base of the vase, are inspired by sixteenth century Iznik ceramics.

For similar Iznik-style inspired works produced in Cantagalli workshops, please refer to Conti & Cerfariello, 1990, pp.62-64 and Ginori & Cantagalli, 2011, pp.220-4.