Bidspirit auction | PAIR OF ITALIAN ISTORIATO MAIOLICA

PAIR OF ITALIAN ISTORIATO MAIOLICA WALL CHARGERS, 20TH C. - A large pair of Italian Renaissance-revival istoriato maiolica wall chargers, maker untraced, twentieth century, crafted in polychrome tin-glazed earthenware. Finely hand-painted across the full concave surfaces in shades of ochre, green, blue, manganese brown, and burnt orange within thin black and reddish-brown borders, the two dishes depict continuous classical combat scenes. One charger illustrates two foot soldiers in plumed helmets, cuirasses, and flowing cloaks dueling with swords and shields beside a stone plinth and tree in a mountainous landscape. The companion charger portrays a cavalry skirmish with mounted and dismounted warriors wielding swords, spears, and shields amidst trees and distant hills. The white tin-glazed reverses feature raised foot rings pierced at the top with twisted metal hanging wires and are hand-inscribed in dark pigment '315/461 / A / ITALY' on the dueling scene and '315/459 / B / ITALY' on the cavalry scene. majolica, plates, ceramics, pottery, deruta, castelli, urbino, plaques, decorative, roman, mythological, vintage Dimensions D: 20 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition appears consistent with age. One charger shows a thin hairline crack, brown glaze staining, and small back edge chips. Both plates exhibit light surface wear, pinholes, and minor rim rubbing. Wire hangers are fitted through the pierced foot rings.