Attributed to Professor Eugenio Pattarino, this hand-painted piece is beautifully detailed. It has no chips or cracks, though there is some crazing (see photos). Marked "Italy 17."
Pattarino, an Italian sculptor and ceramic artist, studied under Giovanni Fattori and was known for his large religious statues. Born in Florence in 1885, he also worked in Venice and Frankfurt. He created pottery, ceramics, and sculptures in his studio near the Ponte Vecchio Bridge. Pattarino’s work blends modern, traditional, and antique styles.
This Madonna design is rare, as most of his pieces in this style feature a tilted head. Pattarino retired in 1966 after a flood destroyed much of his studio's work.
The figurine measures approximately 6" H x 6" W x 3" D.
