Italian Della Robbia Style Ceramic Hand Painted Fruit Pyramid

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The 'Robbiana' pieces are created from original hand-carved molds, and painstakingly hand painted in the classic technique originated by the … Read more The 'Robbiana' pieces are created from original hand-carved molds, and painstakingly hand painted in the classic technique originated by the Della Robbia Florentine dynasty, a family of sculptors and ceramists active from the 15th to the 16th century.
The distinctive mastery of Della Robbia sculptors raised Italian majolica works from craft to high art, mostly for the application of their sculptural skills to hand molded clay.
Della Robbia created a style and technique that still today carries a unique charm. They are also recognized for their invention of glazed terracotta. See less