A Monumental Savona Blue and White Maiolica Charger from the Guidobono Tradition, c.1680

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A Monumental Savona Blue and White Maiolica Charger from the Guidobono Tradition, c.1680A monumental Italian Savona blue and white maiolica charger, Liguria, probably from the Guidobono workshop tradition, late 17th century, c. 1680. This exceptionally large scale baroque maiolica charger is hand painted in cobalt blue with a dramatic mythological marine scene depicting Neptune attended by putti amidst turbulent waters and swirling drapery. The composition is framed within an exuberantly moulded border of alternating shell forms, bosses,

A striking pair of architectural lion corbels carved from Belgian bluestone (Petit Granit – Pierre Bleue de Belgique)

and satinwood details—materials of a quality associated with high-end Georgian commissions

In 1806 the piece was seized by Napoleon and became one of the most important works in the Musée Napoléon in Paris

Listed in “Illustrated Catalogue of Fountains and Vases manufactured By Andrew Handyside” 1879

(Folded dimensions: 116cm h x 110cm w x 46cm d)

which was at the time the London residence of the Prince of Wales

The ladle or soook waits to unlock its secrets

Most noteworthy is the exquisite and gentle carving of the Madonna’s serene face and the life-life engaging quality of the Infant held on her lap

Executed using techniques typical of Venetian furniture made in imitation of Chinese lacquer

Including sectional composite stone plinth (107 cm high

rhythmic carving presents a bold repeat of stylised acanthus leaves

With foliate decoration and classical fluted form