Large Majolica Centrepiece, Putti and Shells, Italy Late 19th to Early 20th Century

A large Italian majolica centrepiece in Neo-Rococo style, depicting three putti supporting a wide shell-form basin, resting on a triple shaped shell adorned with stylised polychrome foliage. The naturalistic decoration and polychromy are typical of late 19th-century Italian decorative productions, in the tradition of the Capodimonte or Bassano ateliers. Majolica with thick glaze, polychrome decoration. Finely modelled faces. Highly sculptural base. Fine presence and piece of generous volume. Wear to the edges, stabilised crack and enamel crackles typical of antique Italian majolica. Italy, late 19th to early 20th century.