Two Italian Majolica Polychrome Urns
Two Italian Majolica Polychrome Urns
early 20th century, the first, with blue ground, features scrolled mask handles, the body painted with angelic forms, unidentified mark to the underside (15 1/2 in.) (scattered chips) and a baluster jar and cover, painted with a pastoral scene, labeled in blue on the verso "F.L.V. 1736", probably referring to a pottery factory established near Naples in that year (HOA 15 1/2 in.) (numerous handle chips) not marked on the undersides.
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
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Two Italian Majolica Polychrome Urns
early 20th century, the first, with blue ground, features scrolled mask handles, the body painted with angelic forms, unidentified mark to the underside (15 1/2 in.) (scattered chips) and a baluster jar and cover, painted with a pastoral scene, labeled in blue on the verso "F.L.V. 1736", probably referring to a pottery factory established near Naples in that year (HOA 15 1/2 in.) (numerous handle chips) not marked on the undersides.
From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com
