£320
A large 19th century Cantagalli majolica ewer, the handle restored, painted with mythological figures and a central plaque depicting a woman in profile named 'Caterina', rooster mark to base, 49cm high
Possibly Caterina Lefevre, a French noblewoman who married Venturino Minardi (1866-1907), an artist mainly known for Fabbrica Fratelli Minardi Faenza, who worked at the Cantagalli factory for several years prior to setting up his own factory with brother Virginio. Venturino was well known for his style which focused on medieval manuscript style mythological figures including cherubim, fauns and nymphs, meaning that it is likely the above ewer was painted by him
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