Vintage, Collectible, 1930s, Signed, Ugo Zaccagnini Italian Majolica Style Hand Painted Ceramic Male And Female Adult Quail Figurines Numbered 1496/948

This is a rare pair of limited edition Ugo Zaccagnini majolica style/hand painted ceramic quails. These quails were made circa 1930s. These are sold as a pair only.

They are marked with the Ugo Zaccagnini Z on the bottom along with the limited edition numbers. The male stands nearly 8" tall and the female closer to 6 1/2" tall. They are hand painted in both bright and subtle tones as the photos show. They have a lovely soft sheen to the finish.

This pair is in good condition with the exceptions of both of their feet show signs of wear as shown in the pictures.

They make a lovely pair and would be a fine addition to any Ugo Zaccagnini art collection. More information about the artist below.

Born in Pistoia, the ceramist Ugo Zaccagnini studied at the Scuola di Disegno Industriale in Siesto Fiorentino. Until 1891 he worked as a sculptor and modeler in the Richard-Ginori ceramics factory in Sesto Fiorentino.

After that, he worked several years as a freelancer, before in 1896 he started a business with Egisto Fantechi, Luigi Ceccherini, Augusto Fantini, Francesco Grassi, Paolo Banchelli, and Giuseppe Conti. The business was called S..F.M.A. and located in Florence.

In 1905 he opened his own factory under the name 'Ugo Zaccagnini e Figli' with

headquarters in Florence, producing ceramics in the traditional and the Liberty style. In the years that followed his five children joined the company. After his death in 1937 the company was transferred to his son Urbano.