Bruno Morbelli - Centro de Mesa o Copón de Gala con peana...

This magnificent ornamental centerpiece or gala cope is composed of two independent bodies whose dimensions confer upon it an imposing presence, characteristic of large display pieces or consoles of the period. The ensemble is a splendid symbiosis of the finesse of French porcelain with the craftsmanship of a Milanese silversmith. BRUNO MORBELLI AND HIS WORKSHOP ARTE MORBELLI The Morbelli trade name, with family roots in goldsmithing dating from 1921, later developed in Italy a particular conception of artistic decoration on porcelain. The studio, under the direction of master Bruno Morbelli, became an international reference for luxury collecting thanks to a unique and revolutionary concept: the 'Oreficeria su Porcellana' (Goldsmithing on Porcelain). The prestige of his firm lay in its beautiful designs and in its mastery of engraving the pieces and applying precious metals directly onto the relief in a completely manual process. ORIGIN AND ARTISTIC COLLABORATION: This large-scale piece arises from the alliance between two great European luxury references: hard-paste porcelain of extraordinary quality from Limoges (France) and the superb luxury goldsmithing workshop of Bruno Morbelli in Milan (Italy). The marks on the base of the piece, on one hand, guarantee its authenticity and origin and on the other hand identify the luxury techniques and the costly process of goldsmithing and jewelry employed to transform noble porcelain into a unique and exclusive work intended for international collection. AUTHENTICITY AND MARKS: The authenticity of the piece is guaranteed by the marks on the base plinth, as well as by the commercial label of Gioielleria Lady Mary, Andria (Italy). • Author Mark: “ARTE MORBELLI – FINE ARTS FACTORY” - MILANO, ITALIA • Arte Orafa su Porcellana: "Art of Goldsmithing on Porcelain" • Inciso in Acquaforte: "Etched in aquaforte (etching)" • Oro 24 Kt: the mark identifies the use of 24-karat gold in the piece’s gilded decoration. • Support: White hard-paste porcelain, manufactured in Limoges, France and marked with the green crown seal on the base and on the cope. • The plinth and the cope retain the original commercial label of Gioielleria Lady Mary, an Italian establishment devoted to jewelry, goldsmithing and silver items in Andria (Puglia, Italy). Together, these elements constitute material documentation especially relevant for the identification and contextualization of the piece. DESCRIPTION OF THE PIECE. The sculptural design of the piece is integrated by two porcelain elements: • Alzata: broad stepped circular plinth with discreet feet integrated into the mold itself. • Upper cope whose rim, with crenellated/coroniform appearance, breaks the horizontality of the edge and emphasizes the monumental silhouette of the piece. • MORBELLI DECORATION TECHNIQUE The ornamental value of this piece lies in the combination of aquaforte engraving, gilded decoration and relief work. The Morbelli mark itself identifies the piece by the expressions “ARTE ORAFA SU PORCELLANA”, “INCISO IN ACQUAFORTE” and “ORO 24 Kt”, formulas that document the firm’s technical specialty. • IRIDESCENT LUSTRE FINISH The piece features a complex iridescent lustre finish that demonstrates the high technical mastery achieved in its execution. The background is dominated by a deep purple and violaceous range, with plum nuances that subtly modify its hue and sheen according to light incidence and viewing angle. Over this changing background stands the marked contrast with the elegant engravings and the abundant gilded decoration, whose relief, shine and density enhance the sense of depth and visual richness of the ensemble. • STYLE AND DECORATIVE THEME: The decoration surrounding the body of the piece is inspired by the historicist repertoire with Italian Renaissance influence. The iridescent background has been carefully enriched with engravings made with fine strokes depicting ornamental urns, from which arise botanical compositions formed by acanthus leaves, stylized foliage and scrolls. These motifs visually integrate with the oval reserves framed in gold that flank each urn, inside which an exquisite floral decoration in the form of a bouquet of gold flowers in relief develops. The treatment of these reserves, with their golden ornate frames, recalls the ornamental language of luxury goldsmithing. A geometric lattice of diamonds, like treillage, accompanies the reserves laterally and integrates with the gilded ornamentation, giving continuity to the decorative ensemble. The result is an elegant play of contrasts between volume and surface, between the uniform shine of the background, the delicate linearity of the engravings and the luminosity of the gold. The stepped plinth develops its own decorative program, articulated through a succession of concentric gold bands and fillets that run across and emphasize its different planes and visually lead us toward the body. Among the gold fillets is an alternating cadence of small golden sprigs and oval shapes engraved, which accompany the volume of the plinth without diminishing the prominence of the main body. DATACIÓN Based on the typography of the marks, the piece is dated circa 1980, the period of maximum artistic maturity and commercial expansion of Bruno Morbelli’s workshop. DIMENSIONS Total Height: 27.5 cm Cope height: 18.5 cm Diameter of the crenellated mouth: 27.5 cm Plinth height: 9 cm Plinth diameter: 29.5 cm CONDITION: Excellent state of preservation maintaining an elegant aesthetic presence. The piece remains structurally intact with no breaks, cracks, or restorations, and the base retains its supports. The glaze and the gold decoration are preserved in very, very good condition, with only the slight superficial wear compatible with its age and minimal handling. ADDITIONAL NOTES: ** The photographs form part of the description. ** The final measurements and weight indicated correspond to the configuration of secure packaging, essential to ensure proper protection of the piece during transport.

Estimation:€250

Voir tous les objets deCatawikiouAutres