Antique Italian Maiolica Charger

Name: Antique Italian Maiolica Charger
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1144256
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by I M Chaney Antique Furniture

Description

An antique Italian maiolica charger with elaborate border and depicting "The Death of Caligula" by Paolo Rubboli. Maiolica is tin-glazed pottery that became popular during the Italian Renaissance.

Artist: Paolo Rubboli

Title: Piatto da parata con Ia morte di Caligola ("Parade plate with the death of Caligula")

Material: Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware)

Technique: Hand-painted decoration on white glaze

Period: Likely late 19th or early 20th century, given Rubboli's active period

Subject: Depicts the assassination of Roman Emperor Caligula

Origin: Italy, where maiolica originated in the 15th century

Condition broken and repaired

Measuring diameter 38 cms

Physical Dimensions

Width

38cm (14.96")

Declaration

I M Chaney Antique Furniture has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1144256

Dealers Notes

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Description

An antique Italian maiolica charger with elaborate border and depicting "The Death of Caligula" by Paolo Rubboli. Maiolica is tin-glazed pottery that became popular during the Italian Renaissance.

Artist: Paolo Rubboli