Posted 7 years ago
OKCPhotoGal
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I got this from my grandmother's estate in 1994, and had seen it in her house since I was a young child. I was born in 1958. I can find no markings on this piece except the word Italy which I have shown in one picture. I think the technique is called spaghetti art, but have no idea of the maker or origination of this piece. It is large and heavy, measuring about 12in wide and almost 9 in hi. Any information I can gain on this piece would be appreciated, because I have had it now 20 years after knowing about it for 20 years before that during my lifetime. Thanks.
What you have is a very rare collectible. You are correct in the name 'spaghetti art'- the pottery technique used to make it was similar to decorating a cake with an icing piper. So you can imagine the meticulous process as each one was made by hand! As far as I know they originated in Italy in the 1950s, this type of ceramic is called 'Majolica' for its vivid glazed colors. I have been collecting them for 2 years, buying most of them off of eBay as soon as they are listed- I've seen photos of ones that I am after that I have yet to find for sale anywhere. All of the ones I have acquired I've been told came from estate sales, just like a hidden treasure! I hope you enjoy it for at least 20 more years to come!
Thank you for the additional information. It is definitely unique!
Ive think ive seen the same thing but without kittens it probally a spaghetti cat figurine