This plaque is a fine mid-century piece of Italian art pottery. It was produced by Ceramiche Melior - as annoted on the reverses. The workshop was active in the 1950s and 1960s and was located at Sesto Fiorentino, near Florence.
My plaque is a larger example measuring 32 cm on each side. The plate is has a black base colour into which fine lines have been drawn to create the design. These show as an incised white in the black ground (Sgraffito). Then a glossy red glaze is applied on the background - but leaving the drawing design untouched. Highlights are added with other coloured gloss glazes: here white on the girl's collar with red polka dots above.; pepermint bows in her hair, and white eyes. The flowers have green and blue glossy glaze. There is an artist's signature lower right.
The edge of the plaque or plate is surrounded by a black and white fat lava glaze.
My plate is in fantastic condition - with no damages. This size and condition are reflected in my asking price. It will certainly be a feature piece on a wall in a mid-century modern interior.
It will be sent to you with Royal Mail Tracked (Medium Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout.