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Large Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger, Pesaro School, Classical Historical Scene, C. 1890–1915
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Large Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger, Pesaro School, Classical Historical Scene, C. 1890–1915

19th century
For Sale by Ritas Bazaar
Description

Impressive Italian polychrome maiolica charger in tin-glazed earthenware, decorated with the heroic scene of Horatius Cocles defending the bridge. The subject belongs to the Renaissance istoriato tradition formed in Urbino, the historical source of narrative ceramics featuring monumental battle and classical historical imagery.

During the late 19th century, this tradition was revived by workshops in Pesaro, where Italian makers returned to historicist painting and traditional glazing techniques. Large chargers such as this were created as decorative wall pieces and interior focal points. The style is closely associated with Pesaro workshops including Ceramica Molaroni and related manufactories.

The reverse bears a presentation label dated 1955 documenting later ownership and confirming its status as a valued decorative object.

Dimensions

Diameter: 44 cm

Weight: 2,596 g

Condition

The charger is in excellent overall antique condition. There are a few very small enamel chips along the rim and fine glaze crazing visible under UV light, confined to the glaze layer only and not affecting the ceramic body. The painted surface remains vibrant and well preserved.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Physical Dimensions
Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Declaration

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194848
Dealers Internal Reference
B1627
Description
Impressive Italian polychrome maiolica charger in tin-glazed earthenware, decorated with the heroic scene of Horatius Cocles defending the bridge.
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The subject belongs to the Renaissance istoriato tradition formed in Urbino, the historical source of narrative ceramics featuring monumental battle and classical historical imagery.
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fig 1. A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green.
fig 1. Large Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger, Pesaro School, Classical Historical Scene, C. 1890–1915

During the late 19th century, this tradition was revived by workshops in Pesaro, where Italian makers returned to historicist painting and traditional glazing techniques. Large chargers such as this were created as decorative wall pieces and interior focal points. The style is closely associated with Pesaro workshops including Ceramica Molaroni and related manufactories.

fig 2. A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green.
fig 2. Large Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger, Pesaro School, Classical Historical Scene, C. 1890–1915

The reverse bears a presentation label dated 1955 documenting later ownership and confirming its status as a valued decorative object.

Dimensions

Diameter: 44 cm

Weight: 2,596 g

Condition

The charger is in excellent overall antique condition. There are a few very small enamel chips along the rim and fine glaze crazing visible under UV light, confined to the glaze layer only and not affecting the ceramic body. The painted surface remains vibrant and well preserved.

Please study all photographs carefully as they form part of the description.

Questions are welcome.

Width
44cm (17.32")
Depth
44cm (17.32")
Date of Manufacture

Ritas Bazaar has dated this Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1194848
Dealers Internal Ref
B1627
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A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green.
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Archive I A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green.

Large Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger, Pesaro School, Classical Historical Scene, C. 1890–1915

Archive II A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green. View II
Archive III A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green. View III
Archive IV A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green. View IV
Archive V A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green. View V
Archive VI A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green. View VI
Archive VII A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green. View VII
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A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green.
Large Italian Maiolica Istoriato Charger, Pesaro School, Classical Historical Scene, c. 1890–1915
Ref: SA1194848
A circular Italian maiolica charger painted in the istoriato style depicting Roman soldiers fighting near a bridge in shades of blue, yellow, and green.
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  • ObjectDecorative Platter
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialTin-Glazed Earthenware, Ceramic
  • ColourBlue & Yellow
  • MotifsIstoriato narrative painting, Classical figures, Ochre rim, Polychrome tin glaze
  • SizeW 44 cm (17 in) x D 44 cm (17 in)

This large Italian polychrome maiolica charger from the Pesaro school dates to the period 1890–1915 and belongs to the Renaissance Revival style. Formed in tin-glazed earthenware and ceramic, the round decorative platter is finished with an ochre rim and a polychrome tin glaze displaying blue, yellow, and green pigments. The surface is decorated in the istoriato narrative painting style, depicting classical Roman figures and soldiers fighting near a bridge over water with buildings and mountains in the background. The charger measures 44 cm wide and 44 cm deep, and shows small enamel chips along the rim and fine glaze crazing. Display it as a striking focal point above a sideboard in a gentleman's library or dining room to bring historicist narrative art into an interior space.

FAQs

Istoriato, meaning narrated or history-painted, is a style of Italian tin-glazed earthenware developed during the Renaissance. It features detailed narrative scenes depicting historical, classical, mythological, or biblical subjects painted across the entire surface of the ceramic piece.

Maiolica is created using fired earthenware clay coated with an opaque white tin glaze. Metal oxide pigmentssuch as cobalt for blue, copper for green, and antimony for yelloware painted directly onto the wet glaze before a second kiln firing fuses the pigments into the surface.

Authentic pieces from the 18901915 period demonstrate hand-painted brushwork using traditional oxide palettes, pinhole imperfections in the tin glaze, glaze crazing, and evidence of wear on the foot rim or hanging holes on the reverse.

A large maiolica charger can be mounted on a neutral accent wall using a secure plate hanger or displayed upright on a wooden plate stand atop a sideboard or mantlepiece to act as a architectural focal point.

Clean maiolica ceramics by gentle dusting with a dry microfiber cloth or soft brush. Avoid immersing the piece in water, using abrasive cleaning agents, or placing it in direct sunlight, as liquid can enter glaze cracks and compromise the body.
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