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Unknown Maker, Italian

Majolica Plaque

Maker

Unknown Maker, Italian
In the style of Della Robbia family (Italian, 15th-16th century)

Culture

Italian

Title

Majolica Plaque

Year

1800s

Medium

  • majolica

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • majolica

Materials

majolica

Dimensions

Diameter: 55.9 cm (22 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Joseph Lindon Smith family in his memory

Object Number

56.114

Type

  • Sculpture

Exhibition History

Joseph Lindon Smith and His Circle in Dublin, New Hampshire
Oct 14, 1998 – Mar 03, 1999

Label copy

The decoration of Loon Point, the Smith's Italianate villa on the shores of Dublin Lake in New Hampshire, was legendary for its combination of objects from different artistic periods and styles. From the Japanese garden to a Chinese dining room, the Smiths incorporated many inherited and collected objects assembled over the years on their travels around the world. As one approached the house, a large della Robbia plaque like this one was displayed prominently on the garden facade, with smaller della Robbia reliefs mounted on either side of the front door. Inside, one of the most sh·iking features was the della Robbia fireplace in the living room, a wedding present from Boston collector and museum benefactor William Sturgis Bigelow. The plaque on view was presented to RISD by Smith's wife and daughters in his memory.

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Unknown Maker, Italian
In the style of Della Robbia family (Italian, 15th-16th century)
Majolica Plaque, 1800s
Majolica
Diameter: 55.9 cm (22 inches)
Gift of Joseph Lindon Smith family in his memory 56.114

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