Description
A fine antique Italian hand painted Angelo Minghetti Faenza majolica pottery figure of Madonna, the base noted as "MATER AMABILIS" which translates to "loving mother".
Angelo Minghetti (1822–1885) was an Italian ceramist and painter of maiolica pieces.
He was a resident of Bologna, where he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts. he moved to Ancona, and where, while working for the Papal Army, was accused of pilfering supplies. By 1843, he was acquitted and returned to Bologna. There, he established a factory for the production of maiolica. He works were often sculptural, painted, including figures and busts. The factory was continued by his sons Gennaro and Arturo. In 1908, Gennaro's son, Aurelio gave the company the name of "Ceramiche Artistiche Angelo Minghetti & Figli", which finally closed in 1967. Angelo displayed his work at various national exhibitions including 1880 in Turin, and 1883 in Rome.
Marks & Back-stamps
Painted marks to inside.
Size and Weight
Measures 28cm 11" tall.
Weight 665 grams.
(measurements and weights where specified are approximate)
Condition
Overall Good condition.
Two small glaze frits to rim of head garment.
Minor glaze frits around base rim.
Unglazed patch to back of head garment.
Age commensurate wear.
Please gauge condition using photos provided.
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