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"Pegasus," Art Deco Rondel by Brunetti

Offered by: 2220 Antiques

Description
Beautifully and subtly glazed in tones of grey, green, pink and tan, this stunning Art Deco sculptural rondel depicts Bellerophon, a nude male figure from Greek mythology, restraining a winged Pegasus in a lush springtime landscape. This piece is a rare example of the work of Mario Brunetti, who was part of a circle of sculptors and ceramicists influenced by the enormously successful Lenci workshop in Turin (Torino). Brunetti favoured mythological subjects, but his work is extremely rare. This motif of Bellerophon, shown nude with Greek cap, restraining the rearing Pegasus, is closely patterned after a painting made by Walter Crane, the famed English illustrator, in 1889.

More Information

Origin:	Italy
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Ceramics
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage condition
Styles / Movements:	Art Deco, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	2820
Incollect Reference #:	733990

Dimensions

H.	1.75 in;	Diam.	14.5 in;
H.	4.45 cm;	Diam.	36.83 cm;

Message from Seller:

2220 Antiques is the latest merchant to locate to the recently opened 100,000 square foot Antique and Design Center “Showrooms 2220”, in Philadelphia, PA. The proprietor of 2220 Antiques is an international buyer, traveling extensively over the past thirty-five years cultivating a refined eye for good design