Villa d'Este Fruit-Themed Decorative Dinner Plates
Decorative art, set of ceramic dinner plates • Villa d'Este Home Tivoli, manufactured in Italy
Style & Movement
Contemporary Italian Country / Traditional Majolica-inspired tableware
Medium & Technique
Hand-painted ceramic / earthenware with glazed finish
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Standard dinner plate format, approximately 10 to 11 inches in diameter each, circular
Subject Description
A set of four ceramic dinner plates featuring botanical and fruit still life motifs, including apples, pears, plums, and cherries on branches with lush green leaves and soft background landscapes. Each plate showcases a different fruit variety, combining whole and halved fruits to display internal seeds and details.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, showing minor signs of use typical for decorative or functional tableware but no visible major cracks or chips.
Estimated Market Value
$60 - $120 for the set
Auction Estimate
$40 - $80
Provenance History
Purchased from Villa d'Este production line in Italy, held in private residential collection.
Art Historical Significance
Representative of modern Italian ceramic tableware production that references classical botanical illustration and traditional rustic Italian home decor aesthetics.
Notable Features
Hand-decorated botanical fruit motifs unique to the Villa d'Este Italian ceramic manufacturing style.
Condition Issues
Potential surface utensil wear or minor glaze crazing consistent with handling and light use.
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash with mild detergent, avoid abrasive scrubbing, and store with protective felt dividers if stacked.
Collector Notes
Villa d'Este hand decorated in Italy