Mid-Century Large Bassano Italian Ceramic Fruit Basket Topiary Pedestal Centerpiece

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This large mid-century Italian ceramic fruit bowl, produced by Bassano, showcases a vibrant assortment of fruit, including oranges, apples, pears, … more This large mid-century Italian ceramic fruit bowl, produced by Bassano, showcases a vibrant assortment of fruit, including oranges, apples, pears, melons, lemons, and cherries with wired stems. The braided ceramic basket elegantly holds this cornucopia of fruit and leaves, all arranged atop a decorative pedestal. This impressive centerpiece measures approximately 14 inches in diameter and 9.5 inches in height. The beautiful Italian Capodimonte majolica-style trompe l'œil fruit centerpiece is a traditional classic.

"Bassano Ceramics is a centuries-old family-owned ceramic art form and business that started in northern Italy in the late 17th century and continues to this day. The Bassano family is one of Italy's oldest and most esteemed ceramic art families, producing fine, hand-painted pottery and tiles for more than 300 years." less