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Vintage large oval ceramic wall plaque or tile features Modernist abstract decor with branches of orange fruits and green and yellow leaves displayed on blue-green background. The oval shape of the plaque echoes soft lines rounded fruits and curling branches; hand-painted decor adds charm and individuality to the piece.
The plaque is marked on the back with “Ceramiche Fratantoni” and “Made in Italy” stamps, and signed by the artist on the lower right side of the tile. It is in good vintage condition with the original hanger attached on the back.
The Fratelli Fratantoni Company was founded in 1935 by Pietro, Saro, Edoardo and Nino, sons of a ceramic artist Don Filippo Fratantoni, in Santo Stefano di Camastra, Sicily, Italy. In the early years, the brothers dedicated themselves to the manual production of earthenware objects shaped on the lathe, and in 1970s they successfully tested and patented, first in Italy, the application of enamel decoration to the Etna lava basalt slabs. Ceramiche Fratantoni is still operating today; their most exclusive production is lava floors and traditional handmade tiles.Dimensions: Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)Style: Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)Materials and Techniques: Ceramic,Majolica,Pottery,Hand-Crafted,Hand-PaintedPlace of Origin: ItalyPeriod: Mid-20th CenturyDate of Manufacture: 1950s-1960sCondition: GoodWear consistent with age and use.Seller Location: Clifton Springs, NYReference Number: 1stDibs: LU4421143680772
Roman Erlikh
Roman Erlikh is a professional woodworker with over 20 years experience. Roman Erlikh Studio creates bespoke and limited edition contemporary furniture and art objects. His first furniture collections were inspired by traditional Art Deco and Biedermeier styles interpreted through a modern lifestyle demands. Stepping away from merely utilitarian view of everyday objects, his recent collections are filled with meaningful textual context while incorporating traditional and modern woodworking techniques. Roman is using practical function as a common denominator to create emotionally charged art objects, blurring the boundary between art and function. While appreciating possibilities of ordinary materials, Roman is developing new mixed media multilayered composite varnishes and utilizes decorative gilding and mica veneer to actively engage ambient light, giving an additional aspect to relation of his objects to their environment. The decision to work in custom format was based on environmental concerns and opposition to culture of mass production and pure consumerism. The choice of materials was heavily influenced by sustainability and environmental concerns. All objects are made locally in the Brooklyn Navy Yard workshop. Elimination of storage and transportation needs for mass-produced furniture in lieu of creating a custom made objects on demand allows us to reduce waste of materials and energy. Shop All Roman Erlikh
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