{"product_id":"pair-alvaro-jose-caldas-da-rainha-palissy-polychrome-crab-lobster-plates","title":"Pair of Large Polychrome Palissy Wall Plates by Álvaro José – Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSpectacular pair of large naturalistic wall plates in polychrome glazed earthenware, made by Álvaro José in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal, in the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMeasuring an impressive 32 cm (12.6 in) in diameter, each plate features an elaborate marine composition in high relief: one centred with a spider crab, the other with a spiny lobster, surrounded by mussels, shells and marine vegetation against a finely textured, sand-like ground. The borders are enriched with polychrome glazes in deep shades of green, blue, brown and ochre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe quality and depth of the modelling are particularly striking. The crustaceans are treated almost as applied sculptures, with finely rendered shells, legs and antennae. The surrounding shells and vegetation further enhance the naturalistic character associated with the Palissy ware tradition of Caldas da Rainha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eBoth plates bear the early impressed “Álvaro José – Caldas” mark on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTogether, the two plates form a particularly strong decorative ensemble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSold exclusively as a pair.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMaker: Álvaro José\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMark: impressed “Álvaro José – Caldas”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eOrigin: Caldas da Rainha, Portugal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003ePeriod: early 20th century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eStyle: Palissy ware \/ Naturalistic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eMaterial: polychrome glazed earthenware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDecoration: high-relief crustaceans, shells and marine vegetation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSet: pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eSubjects: spider crab and spiny lobster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDisplay: wall plates with suspension holes to the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eDiameter: 32 cm \/ 12.6 in each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eWeight: approximately 2 kg each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003eTotal weight: approximately 4 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVery good antique condition considering the complexity and pronounced relief of the decoration. Minor signs of age and irregularities inherent to the manufacturing process are present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOne leg of the spiny lobster has undergone a discreet restoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe photographs form an integral part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eREF\u0026nbsp;:\u003c\/b\u003e NEB5860726\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEST49","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55049728885078,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/6317\/0390\/files\/alvaro-jose-caldas-da-rainha-palissy-polychrome-spider-crab-lobster-wall-plates-1_1.jpg?v=1787243553","url":"https:\/\/nest49.net\/en\/products\/pair-alvaro-jose-caldas-da-rainha-palissy-polychrome-crab-lobster-plates","provider":"NEST49","version":"1.0","type":"link"}