Items Similar to Serafino Volpi Deruta Charger with Portrait of Zaccaria
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 10
Serafino Volpi Deruta Charger with Portrait of Zaccaria
About the Item
Deruta majolica charger from the workshop of Serafino Volpi hand painted with the portrait of the prophet Zaccaria from Michaelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling. On the back it is somewhat illegibly signed by the artist and there is remnants of a paper label, possibly a price tag and wire for wall hanging.
See our separate listing for a companion charger.
Serafino Volpi was a major force in establishing 20th century Deruta as one of Italy’s most important pottery producing centers, thereby making it famous worldwide. Volpi was a painter, a ceramicst, a businessman and above all, one of the most innovative and daring artist to live in a town filled with some of the brightest and most talented artists Italy had to offer in the first half of the 20th century.
In 1916, Volpi’s talent and innovation brought him to the attention of the Maiolica Deruta company, where he was hired as the Technical Director. In 1919 he left the firm to become one of the founders of the Grazia company (which is still in operation today). Then, in 1928, along with Gino Veschini, he created Maiolica Derutese. Volpi’s passion for the ceramics arts, his friendships and collaborations with such master decorators as Amerigo Lunghi and Alpinolo Magnini and Volpi’s own talent launched the new company into immediate international recognition. The company remained in operation until 1970 under the guidance of Volpi’s son and grandchildren.
Serafino, ever the innovator and astute entrepreneur, was the first to see an opportunity to open a new market for his wares. His Maiolica Derutese was the first Italian company to introduce Italian arts and crafts to Japan immediately after World War II. His approach was unique and highly successful. He combined Japanese techniques, such as moriage and combined that with American themes such as cowboys and Indians, then very popular in Japan, and melded them together in a style that still remained distinctly Italian in flavor.
In the 1950's Volpi left the operation of Maiolica Derutese to his son and then opened a new studio-"S. Volpi". The pieces he produced during this period were distinctly not of traditional Deruta design but rather showed a more adventurous spirit. They were more modern and free flowing in style and Volpi always experimented with new shapes and colors. The company closed after a few short years of production.
- Creator:Volpi (Workshop/Studio)
- Dimensions:Height: 1.75 in (4.45 cm)Diameter: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Renaissance (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950's
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. No issues. Ready to display.
- Seller Location:Hanover, MA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU886637057632
About the Seller
4.9
Vetted Seller
These experienced sellers undergo a comprehensive evaluation by our team of in-house experts.
Established in 2008
1stDibs seller since 2010
965 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: 1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Hanover, MA
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
More From This SellerView All
- Serafino Volpi Deruta ChargerBy VolpiLocated in Hanover, MADeruta majolica charger from the workshop of Serafino Volpi hand painted with the wide eyed curly haired head of an 'ignudo' figure wearing headband fr...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Renaissance Ceramics
MaterialsCeramic
- Ceramic Poodle with Jeweled CollarLocated in Hanover, MA1960s Italian ceramic poodle with jeweled collar.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures
MaterialsCeramic
- Collection of 4 Ceramic Fruits by Eisen ArtsBy Eisen ArtsLocated in Hanover, MACharming and realistic ceramic fruits (green apple, Anjou pear and 2 Bosc pears) each signed. B. Eisen of Eisen Arts. Each fruit is in two halves and can be opened up.
...CategoryVintage 1950s American Tableware
- Pair of Silver Ceramic Strutting Cocks LampsLocated in Hanover, MAMagnificent pair of silver glazed ceramic lamps in the form of two roosters who look like they're about to get into an argument. The roosters themselves are 17” high x 15” long. ...Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsCeramic, Wood
- Pair of Stiffel Lamps in Glazed Ceramic Bottle FormBy StiffelLocated in Hanover, MAPair of Mid-Century Modern glazed ceramic bottle vase form lamps on brass bases, in bone with charcoal brown striations and subtle craqueleur to glazing. Each measures 42in to top of finial 24in to top of base. Brass bases are 6 inches square and have rich patination. See original ad from a 1960 Chicago Tribune.Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
MaterialsBrass
- Blue & White Ceramic Dessert Set by Pucci UmbertideBy Ceramica Umbertide di PucciLocated in Hanover, MALovely 7 piece desert set (6 small plates and one serving plate with decorative scrolled handles which recall some of Gio Ponti's early Futurist designs for...Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Futurist Ceramics
You May Also Like
- Massive Italian Majolica Allegorical Charger by A. DerutaBy DerutaLocated in West Palm Beach, FLMassive Italian Majolica allegorical charger by A. Deruta Gorgeous continuous Italian Renaissance style decoration Ready to hang.Category
20th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics
MaterialsMajolica
- A Deruta Maiolica Dish Early 16th CenturyLocated in Firenze, ITSHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). The centre painted with archaic de...Category
Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics
MaterialsMaiolica
- Deruta Italy Set 5 Ceramic Plates with Cobalt Blue DecorationsLocated in Prato, TuscanyWe kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Set of five charming ceramic plates with rich cobalt blue decorations on a white background; three plates have a diameter of cm.30 and are the two with both painted on the bottom a little bird surrounded by flowers and vine shoots but with different border decorations, the other is the one with a star painted in the center and a flowery border; the other two have a diameter of cm.33 and have a pomegranate design in the center surrounded by vine shoots, both again with different borders. They were all painted exclusively by hand and faithfully reproduce ancient Umbrian decorations from the 1700s; made between 1950 and 1954 in a small artisan workshop in Deruta (Perugia-Italy). The ceramic mixture is coarse (see photos of the back of the plates) characteristic of Deruta ceramics...Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Ceramics
MaterialsCeramic
- Large Decorative Plate Majolica Wall Dish, Centerpiece Hand Painted Italy DerutaBy deBlonaLocated in Recanati, ITOur ceramic plate "Mediterranean Nuances" is handmade and hand-painted in Italy: realized in majolica painted in polychrome, it is characterized by elegant decorative motifs of the Deruta tradition colored with different variations of blue and brown tones following the original Renaissance painting technique. The particular shape of this dish is traditionally called "a priest's hat". This majolica can be exposed as an centerpiece or it can be used as a fancy wall dish...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Decorative Art
MaterialsCeramic, Majolica
- Majolica Plate Centerpiece Ceramic Wall Dish Hand-Painted Dolphins Deruta ItalyBy deBlonaLocated in Recanati, ITMajolica dish hand made and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy, according to the original Renaissance painting technique. The dish is enriched by the presence of four metamorphic dolphin-...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Ceramics
MaterialsCeramic, Majolica
- Set of six Rooster Dinner Plates by Deruta ItalyBy DerutaLocated in Albano Laziale, Rome/LazioA set of six plates which is in excellent condition without scratching, chipping or cracks. The Orvieto (or Orvietano) design is a very old and traditional pattern that originated during the Renaissance in the hill-top town of Orvieto – Italy. The 'Galletto' (Rooster) pattern's main motif is a crowing rooster that symbolizes good wishes for blessings, prosperity and well-being. Grazia Deruta...Category
20th Century Italian Dinner Plates
MaterialsCeramic
Recently Viewed
View AllMore Ways To Browse
Vintage Indian Glass
Vintage Indian Glasses
Charger Italy
Italian Charger
Pottery Charger
Cowboy Glasses
Italian Glass Charger
Italian Remnant
Italian Renaissance Majolica
Italian Pottery 1970s
Deruta Italy
Japanese Arts And Crafts Pottery
Vintage Cowboy Portrait
Retro Majolica Pottery
Studio Crafted Italian Pottery
1950s Cowboy
Deruta Hand
Vintage Indian Pottery Pottery