rare vintage Italian Caltagirone hand painted ceramic pendant light, signed by artist Nicolò Morales
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The custodian of Caltagirone’s age-old ceramics tradition, Morales defines himself as an inquisitive researcher in visual arts. Even as a five-year-old, he already had “his hands in everything” and expressed his creativity through shapes and colours.
Today, he is the owner of an atelier in the historical centre of the Sicilian town where he creates vases, lanterns, plates and sacred-art objects. In the adjoining shop he displays both the typical anthropomorphic vases belonging to the town’s tradition and his own avant-garde renditions, alongside 13th-century early maiolica replicas. Each creation is an expression of both manual and intellectual work, of feelings and emotions. Highly valued by Italian and foreign designers, he has collaborated with architect Ugo La Pietra, with whom he created especially amazing collections.
This stunning piece appears to be a rare bespoke piece from the artist, with stunning details like cut out diamonds along the perimeter, and of course the 13th century early maiolica replica hand painted interior.
The shade has been remarkably preserved, and is in excellent condition. Please note the presence of wear to the original brass hanging hardware.
Please note this piece will require rewiring.
Sourced from an estate in Arles.
dimensions: approx 14” diameter shade, shade approx 5” high, chain and top ceiling cover total length approx 13.5”
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