Bassano Antonibon majolica tray, mid-18th century

Bassano, Mid-18th Century Tray Polychrome majolica, cm 36 x 31 x H 4 Polychrome majolica tray finely decorated with floral compositions. Poly-lobed rim. Elegant polychrome majolica tray from Bassano manufacture, datable to the mid-18th century. The dish, with a shaped and slightly lobed form, features a refined decoration with floral compositions painted obviously by hand with vibrant colors such as blue, yellow, green and red. The decoration, inspired by the naturalistic models in vogue at the time, is harmoniously distributed on the surface, with a more important lateral bouquet and secondary motifs scattered along the poly-lobed rim. The ceramic production of Bassano del Grappa has ancient origins and became established in particular in the 17th and 18th centuries thanks to the Antonibon family, which transformed the city into a center of excellence for majolica. The works of the Bassano manufacture are distinguished by the quality of the mixture, the brilliance of the glaze and the pictorial decorations characterized by floral motifs, genre scenes and orientalizing inspirations. Majolica is a porous-bodied ceramic covered with a tin glaze that gives a white and opaque surface, suitable for pictorial decoration. During the 18th century, Italian manufactures, and in particular that of Bassano, developed a decorative language characterized by floral and landscape motifs, often influenced by contemporary imported porcelains. Pieces similar to the tray proposed here can be found in important museum collections, including the Bassano del Grappa Museum, which preserves a large selection of Antonibon majolica, as well as the International Museum of Ceramics in Faenza. Similar floral decorations can be found in other 18th-century Bassano examples, confirming the taste for naturalistic motifs and the lively color palette. 📝All our works are accompanied by an in-depth certificate of authenticity. 📦 Professional packaging and insured shipping to ensure maximum safety in transport. 📲 For more information, please contact us +39 3335747733 – info@dequart.com 🔍Possibility of VIDEO CALLS and direct viewings by appointment in MILAN and OMEGNA (Vb). 🌐 Further information and photographs: www.dequart.com IG - FB @dequ.art