Large majolica centrepiece, Putti and shells, Italy late 19th – early 20th century

Large Italian majolica centrepiece in the Neo-Rococo style, depicting three Putti supporting a wide shell-shaped bowl, resting on a triple scrolling shell adorned with stylised polychrome foliage.

The naturalistic decoration and polychromy are typical of Italian decorative production of the late 19th century, in the tradition of the Capodimonte or Bassano workshops. Majolica with thick glaze, polychrome decoration. Finely modelled faces. Highly sculptural base.

Beautiful presence and a piece of generous proportions.

Italy, late 19th – early 20th century