{"product_id":"italian-majolica-charger-procession-of-bacchus-fratelli-bianchi-1890","title":"19th Century Italian Majolica Charger \"Procession of Bacchus,\" Fratelli Bianchi, Naples, Circa 1890","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eA magnificent large-scale Italian majolica charger, circa 1890, depicting the Procession of Bacchus in a tour de force of Neapolitan ceramic painting. The scene unfolds across the full 25-inch face of the charger with remarkable compositional vitality: a triumphal chariot pulled by a pair of tigers moves through a lush landscape populated by satyrs, maenads, and reclining figures, while winged putti soar overhead bearing offerings — the entire procession rendered with the fluid draftsmanship and warm, vibrant palette characteristic of the finest 19th century Italian majolica. Blues, golds, and greens animate the figures against a sky-blue and cloud-filled background, with the amber-ochre rim framing the composition with decorative authority. Marked on the reverse with the studio name, this charger was produced by Fratelli Bianchi, whose Neapolitan studios were known for high-quality hand-painted majolica in the grand European decorative tradition. At 25 inches in diameter, this is a statement piece with serious decorative impact — equally at home displayed on a stand, hung on a wall, or anchoring a collector's cabinet of Italian ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Majolica (tin-glazed earthenware), hand-painted polychrome enamels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Diameter 25 in.; Height 3 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHallmarks\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marked on reverse with Fratelli Bianchi studio name\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e: Very good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Acanthus Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49289568452778,"sku":"26092004","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0527\/8472\/6186\/files\/19th_century_Italian_majolica_charger_depicting_the_Procession_of_Bacchus_Fratelli_Bianchi_Naples_circa_1890.png?v=1790419659","url":"https:\/\/acanthusantiques.com\/products\/italian-majolica-charger-procession-of-bacchus-fratelli-bianchi-1890","provider":"Acanthus Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}