Large polychrome majolica plate made in Florence – Early 20th century

Large polychrome majolica plate made in Florence – Early 20th century A large and elegant decorative polychrome majolica plate made in Florence, dating from the early 20th century. The plate features a richly detailed Renaissance-inspired decoration, executed entirely by hand in the tradition of Tuscan artistic majolica. The wide rim is adorned with an elaborate repertoire of grotesques, featuring fanciful winged creatures, elegant plant scrolls, floral motifs, and cartouches, arranged harmoniously around the entire circumference. At the center of the composition stands a medallion featuring a female bust, framed by a refined ornamental structure and flanked by fantastical figures, fluttering ribbons, and a bountiful basket of flowers and fruits. Particularly beautiful is the vibrant polychromy, characterized by intense shades of blue, green, ochre yellow, and pink, which stand out against the light background of the majolica. The richness of detail, the balance of the composition, and the large diameter lend the plate remarkable decorative value, making it a beautiful example of early 20th-century Florentine artistic ceramics. Period: early 20th century. Manufacturer: Florentine. Material: hand-painted polychrome majolica. Diameter: 37.5 cm. Condition: in excellent overall condition.