A. Chini, Créature Fantastique, craquelé ceramic sculpture, 1930s
SILVER Seller in Firenze, Italy
"Créature Fantastique" Ceramic sculpture. Augusto Chini (Florence, 1904), Manifattura Fornace San Lorenzo, Italy, circa 1930. Important early work by Maestro Chini. Very fine craquelure, delicate violet shades on dark green and light metallic lustre. Signed A. Chini on the rim and serial on the inside of the base. The Chini family, leading exponents of European Art Nouveau. One of the most important producers of Art Nouveau ceramics and glassware in Italy, active in the first half of the 20th century. Condition: Very good overall condition. Small chip on the base.
ID: 8722-1633696203-25623