Lot 0149
Pair of Italian Maiolica Bottles, dated 1787, possibly Torre dei Passeri, Italy, 18th Century
Estimate: 3000-3500€
Pair of Italian Maiolica Bottles, Each Dated 1787, Possibly Torre dei Passeri
A decorative near pair of Italian maiolica bottles of pear-shaped form with slender necks, painted in polychrome with picturesque coastal landscapes featuring villas, trees, birds, and sailing vessels. The scenes are framed by blue and ochre ornamental borders, while the necks are enriched with blue lattice cartouches.
Each bottle is inscribed 1787 to the reverse, with a further painted word below that appears to read “Torre”, although this cannot be confirmed with certainty from the present photographs. On stylistic grounds, and in view of published comparisons with late 18th-century maiolica from Torre dei Passeri, the present pair may be connected with that tradition; however, the exact place of manufacture remains unconfirmed.
Comparable late 18th-century Italian maiolica forms and dimensions are known on the auction market, supporting the present attribution in broad terms, though not proving it conclusively.
Material: maiolica / tin-glazed earthenware
Height: 28 cm and 29 cm
Starting price: 2500€
Estimate: 3000-3500€
Hammer Price: €
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Condition:
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Notes on marks:
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