Candle holder "Leaves" - large by Giacomo Alessi

Caltagirone italian ceramic decoration - Candle holder "Leaves" - large

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A handsome candle holder by Giacomo Alessi, inspired by Greek mythology: dolphins were the messengers of Poseidon, Greek god of the sea. Spotting dolphins riding in their wake was considered a good omen for a smooth sea voyage.
Giacomo is one of the most admired ceramic artists in Italy. His exhibitions are always very successful and his art pieces are very well appraised.
His work is full of poetry. Myths, wars, legends, human virtues and vices are the vital material of his ceramic Art, with the colors and the vitality of the Sicilian Baroque.
Giacomo says about his work: “I translate tradition into something new. I searched, gathered and re-invented in my own way the Baroque heritage. It makes my fantasy fly until everything becomes movement, human and animal spirit”.
The price is for 1 piece.

Product availability: if not in stock, Alessi’s pottery is available in 8/12 weeks.
Product information: Alessi’s ceramics are to be used for decoration purpose only. Their beauty is in fact due to the use of traditional colours and glazes.