TWO GIUSTINIANI RED-WARE GREEK-REVIVAL THREE-TIERED STANDS

19TH CENTURY, IMPRESSED SCRIPT G

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TWO GIUSTINIANI RED-WARE GREEK-REVIVAL THREE-TIERED STANDS
19th century, impressed script G
The red clay painted in black with classical figures within variant vitruvian and ogival patterned bands in imitation of Greek red figure vase painting, each as a Kantharos-form vase above graduated Kylix-form tiers, the central stem modelled as a standing Egyptian figure
19½ in. (49.5 cm.) high (2)

Lot Essay

Founded by Nicola Giustiniani circa 1760, this Neopolitain 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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