{"product_id":"vintage-italian-majolica-faenza-garofano-scalloped-plates-pair","title":"Vintage Italian Majolica Faenza Garofano Scalloped Plates - Pair","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Italian Majolica Faenza Garofano Scalloped Plates - Pair\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant pair of 8-inch plates features the celebrated \"Garofano\" (Carnation) motif, a design that has been the signature of the historic pottery center of Faenza, Italy, since the 18th century. These pieces represent the most desirable colorway of the pattern, utilizing a high-contrast palette of deep cobalt blue, warm iron-red, and yellow enamels set against a traditional tin-glazed white ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtistic Style \u0026amp; Symbolism:\u003cbr\u003eChinoiserie Influence: The \"Garofano\" style was born from the 18th-century European fascination with Orientalism. This is evident in the stylized \"rock\" formations, architectural garden fences, and delicate floral sprays that mimic antique Chinese export porcelain.\u003cbr\u003eThe Carnation Motif: A central, long-stemmed carnation—traditionally a symbol of love and fidelity in Italian culture—rises from a blue garden base.\u003cbr\u003eFoliate Form: Each plate is designed with a graceful scalloped or foliate rim, further accented by a geometric diaper-patterned border in alternating colors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions\u003cbr\u003eDiameter: 8 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eVery Good Vintage Condition. The tin-glaze maintains a high-gloss brilliance, and the hand-applied enamels remain exceptionally vibrant and crisp. As authentic hand-crafted majolica, there are no major chips, cracks, or professional restorations. Minor, age-appropriate shelf wear is present on the unglazed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance\u003cbr\u003eArtist Signed: Each plate is hand-painted and bears the artist's initials \"AMM\" on the reverse, signifying it was decorated in a professional Faenza bottega (workshop).\u003cbr\u003eManufacturer: Produced for the prestigious Tastesetter by Sigma line, a high-end mid-century collaboration that brought traditional Italian village artistry to the international luxury market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA masterpiece of Italian ceramic history, this pair of Faenza Garofano plates brings a burst of Mediterranean warmth and 18th-century soul to the modern home. Their bold color profile and timeless Chinoiserie appeal make them an ideal choice for a Grandmillennial wall display or a sophisticated, eclectic tablescape.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherished Memories","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45880512381162,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2228\/0938\/files\/IMG_5171.webp?v=1773202495","url":"https:\/\/cherished-memories-2612.myshopify.com\/products\/vintage-italian-majolica-faenza-garofano-scalloped-plates-pair","provider":"Cherished Memories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}