Antique Italian Painted Terracotta Vase Salvini Florence late 19th Century

Rare Antique Italian Painted Terracotta Vase Salvini Florence late 19th Century. Italian grotesque-style pottery planter or vase, glazed in cobalt blue, green, yellow, purple, and other colors. The piece features a sculpted grotesque figure and is signed C. Salvini, Italy Late 19th-century grotesque terracotta vase attributed to Salvini, Florence, a known maker of Renaissance revival majolica and grotesque ceramics. The elongated rectangular form is richly hand-painted with scrolling foliage, mythological figures, and sculptural animal-head terminals. This style reflects the Italian Renaissance grotesque tradition seen in Florentine decorative arts of the period. This piece is a true decorator/collector statement object—rare in form, scale, and execution.

Dimensions:
Height: 6"
Width: 19"
Depth: 5"
Weight: 3.5 lbs