19TH CENTURY, SCRIPT G MARKS

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TWO GIUSTINIANI TERRACOTTA RED-FIGURED THREE-TIERED STANDS
19TH CENTURY, SCRIPT G MARKS
In the Greek style, each surmounted by a kantharos with seated figures, the central stem modeled as an Egyptian style figure supporting a kylix painted with bands of palmettes and Vitruvian scroll, two similar tiers below, on a square base
19½ in. (49.5 cm.) high (2)

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 20 April 2006, lot 488.

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Lot Essay

Founded by Nicola Giustiniani circa 1760, this Neopolitan firm's most successful period was in the early 19th century under the direction of Nicola's grandson, Biagio. Although a variety of wares were produced, copies of Antique vases and the use of antique forms and decoration as exemplified by this lot were the high point of its production. The firm closed shortly after 1885.

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