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PROPERTY FROM THE COLLECTION OF MR. AND MRS. LEO S. BING
AN ITALIAN MAIOLICA 'BELLA DONNA' CHARGER (PIATTO DA POMPA)
IN THE RENAISSANCE STYLE
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AN ITALIAN MAIOLICA 'BELLA DONNA' CHARGER (PIATTO DA POMPA)
In the Renaissance Style
Painted overall in yellow and blue a blue ground with the half-length portrait of a beautiful woman, the edge of the cavetto with confronting cornucopiae extending onto the border similarly decorated with foliate scrolls, a banner at the right of the portrait inscribed 'Faustina Bella'
17¼ in. (43.8 cm.) diameter
In the Renaissance Style
Painted overall in yellow and blue a blue ground with the half-length portrait of a beautiful woman, the edge of the cavetto with confronting cornucopiae extending onto the border similarly decorated with foliate scrolls, a banner at the right of the portrait inscribed 'Faustina Bella'
17¼ in. (43.8 cm.) diameter
Sale room notice
The present 'Bella Donna' charger, although decorated in the style of early 16th century Deruta, was likely made in the late 19th century and not circa 1520 as noted in the printed catalogue. The on-line catalogue description has been revised to reflect the change in description. The estimate has been reduced to $800-1200 and is being offered not subject to a reserve.