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Condition: There is a small “paint flake” on the very bottom of the base (which could be made much less noticeable with the right color paint), some light crazing lines around the sea god’s face, and some gold paint loss. But overall this piece is in good antique condtion. Please see last photo or ask for more.
Unique features are the sea serpent handles, embellished at their base with the bearded heads of (likely) of sea gods! Center panel is likely Transferware. Lightweight vase measures 12 inches and weighs just under 2 lbs. it has a mold number on the bottom. Similar vases have sold on other resale platforms with the same mold number.
A little background :
Key Characteristics of 1920s Italian Grand Tour Vases
Styles & Materials: Rather than purely historical recreations, pieces from the 1920s often blended the classical subjects of the Grand Tour with prevailing Art Deco, Art Nouveau, or Renaissance Revival aesthetic movements. Popular materials included hand-painted majolica, bright Italian faience, blown or enameled Murano glass, and bronze castings.Design
Motifs: These vases frequently featured Greco-Roman mythological scenes, hand-painted landscapes (like the silhouettes of Venetian landmarks or ruins in Rome), or applied three-dimensional elements like putti, grotesque masks, and griffin-shaped handles.Purpose: They served purely as elegant, scholarly decorative objects for the home, often displayed on mantels or in display cases to signal that the owner was educated, cultured, and well-traveled.
The product is an antique 1920's Italian Majolica vase, measuring 12 inches in width. Hand-painted with an Italian style, this original ceramic vase hails from Venice, Italy. With a rich history and authentic craftsmanship, this decorative collectible exudes charm and elegance, making it a unique and sought-after piece for collectors or those seeking vintage Italian decor for their home.
