Pair of Mid-Century Italian Creamware Grape Cluster Compotes on Pedestal

$1,975

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Decorate a dining table, kitchen island, or console with this charming pair of Italian creamware compotes crafted circa 1950. Each bowl is sculpted as a richly detailed cluster of grapes still attached to curling vine leaves, the fruit appearing to overflow the rim in abundant relief. The highly dimensional modeling creates a striking naturalistic effect, with rounded grapes and textured foliage cascading over the edges of the vessel. The creamware, an earthenware finished with a pale lead glaze that produces a soft cream tone, gives the pieces a warm and versatile presence that pairs easily with both traditional and contemporary interiors. Each bowl sits on a circular pedestal base with a gently molded foot and a delicate beaded ring accenting the neck, adding subtle classical refinement to the otherwise organic composition. The pair remains in excellent antique condition commensurate with age and use, with minor surface wear and a few hairline lines within the applied grape leaves consistent with the firing and age of the ceramic. See detailed images. Ideal as decorative centerpieces, fruit displays, or sculptural accents on a buffet, console, or dining table. Dimensions: 14.5″diameter x 13″H

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