Lot 256 , An unusual Salvini Art Nouveau pottery seal, early 20th century, 110.2cm.

An unusual Salvini Art Nouveau pottery seal, early 20th century, in the form of a lady's head with paste jewel decoration to her hair, ears and neck, her bust resting upon a 'dice' inset with paste dots, the base with engraved metal seal, inscribed 'Salvini Italy Brevete', 1
10.2cm.
Estimate £150-200

Small glaze losses to the very top of the head, on the nose and top lip, to each side of the shoulder, to the edges of the cube seal and to small areas of the hair, there are also losses to the glass 'jewels' on the collar and one to the dice on the no.3 side, occasional areas of crazing to glaze otherwise good condition.


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Sold for £420