When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Offered is a beautiful vintage Facciolini Castelli Italian hand-painted ceramic jardinière / planter with a striking traditional Castelli floral design.
This substantial piece features a warm ivory-colored glazed body decorated with an elaborate hand-painted floral and scroll motif in deep blue, light blue, green, orange, and yellow, accented by bold blue bands around the upper rim and base.
The jardinière is equipped with one aperture with the original plug on the bottom for versatile planting techniques. The piece also has a handwritten Facciolini marking / signature on the front, adding considerable character and collector interest.
The underside is clearly marked:
Facciolini is associated with the historic ceramic tradition of Castelli, Italy, an important Italian center of majolica and ceramic production. Facciolini\'s own company information describes its Castelli production as including traditional floral and polychrome decorative ceramics.
There are also numerous vintage Castelli pieces on the secondary market specifically identified as Facciolini signed hand-painted pottery, including planters and vases.
SIGNATURE / ATTRIBUTION:
The handwritten marking appears to be a Facciolini signature/decorator marking. Research has found vintage SCC Castelli pieces that sellers specifically attribute to Tullio Facciolini, including hand-painted pieces with similar Facciolini signatures. However, the exact first name on this particular piece cannot be conclusively established from the available evidence.
For that reason, this listing identifies the piece as Facciolini-signed rather than making an unverified claim that it is definitively signed by Tullio Facciolini.
This gives the buyer the important Facciolini attribution while keeping the listing accurate and defensible.
Height: Approximately 8 inchesOverall diameter: Approximately 9 inchesLarge, substantial decorative piecePlease refer to the photographs with the measuring tape for additional measurement reference.
Handwritten Facciolini marking / signature on frontDISPLAY / USE:
Beautiful displayed as a decorative planter, jardinière, cachepot, or large Italian ceramic centerpiece.
Would look especially attractive in a traditional, Mediterranean, Tuscan, European, or vintage-inspired interior.
PLEASE READ: one small retouch of pearlescent paint on the outer rim (see image); item also shows signs of heavy crazings, which is why we are selling this item at a lower price than other sellers for the same item. please peruse photos carefully.
We Accept Offers!
