Pair of large ceremonial majolica plates – Dario Ravano, Albisola

Title: Pair of Large Majolica Ceremonial Plates – Dario Ravano, Albisola An important pair of large polychrome majolica ceremonial plates, made in Albisola by Dario Ravano’s workshop in the first half of the 20th century. The two plates feature rich hand-painted decoration, inspired by the great 18th-century Ligurian ceramic tradition, with elegant courtly scenes, figures in period costumes, horsemen, architectural motifs, and tree-lined landscapes. The compositions, though different, are harmoniously paired and characterized by a refined polychrome palette in shades of green, blue, brown, and ochre, set against a luminous light background. Particularly pleasing is the liveliness of the figurative scenes, enriched by numerous landscape details and small birds in flight. Both plates bear on the reverse the characteristic mark of Dario Ravano’s workshop, featuring the initials R. D. and the radish symbol. A decorative pair of remarkable presence, representative of 20th-century artistic ceramics from Albisola and the revival of traditional Savona majolica designs. Provenance: Albisola, Liguria, Italy. Period: First half of the 20th century. Material: Hand-painted polychrome majolica. Manufacturer: Dario Ravano. Dimensions: Diameter of each plate: 46 cm. Mark: Present on the reverse.