VINTAGE & COLLECTIBLE CERAMICS Italian Hand-Painted Fruit Wall Plate by Francesca Niccacci

Curated vintage piece
From a private Italian collection
Signed original by the artisan

This vibrant hand-painted Italian wall plate by Francesca Niccacci is a joyful celebration of Mediterranean abundance and traditional Tuscan ceramic artistry. Set against a deep cobalt blue ground, the composition features golden citrus fruits, ripe berries, grape clusters, and flowing green leaves—symbols of prosperity, harvest, and the Italian art of living beautifully.

Painted entirely by hand, each fruit and leaf is rendered with expressive brushwork and luminous mineral pigments. Layered glazes create rich contrast and depth, allowing the warm yellows, coral reds, soft violets, and cool blues to stand out dramatically against the saturated background. The generous rectangular form enhances the visual impact, making this piece a striking focal point for wall display.

Signed by the artist, this wall plate reflects the individuality and warmth of true artisan craftsmanship. Subtle variations in color, line, and glaze reveal the human hand behind the work—no two pieces are ever exactly alike. Carefully preserved, it offers both decorative beauty and lasting artistic value.

Ideal for kitchens, dining rooms, wine spaces, or curated gallery walls, this ceramic wall plate brings color, heritage, and timeless Italian charm into the home.

Details

• Handmade and hand-painted in Italy

• Artist: Francesca Niccacci

• Signed original artisan work

• Motif: Citrus fruits, berries, grapes, and foliage

• Dimensions: 20" x 15"

• One-of-a-kind artisan character

Details

• Handmade and hand-painted in Tuscany, Italy

• Artist: Leona

• Signed original, mid-20th century

• Motif: Grapes, vine leaves, and fruit

• Dimensions: 23" x 8"

• One-of-a-kind artisan character

Francesca Niccacci is an internationally renowned artisan from Deruta, Italy known for her paintings of  traditional Renaissance art, portraiture, mythological and historical themes. She studied with Romano Ranieri, a famous Deruta master, before beginning her own school.

Italian ceramics are heirloom quality products, and can last lifetime with proper care. We have some suggestions that will preserve your majolica for years to come.

Majolica is dishwasher safe, but many people choose to hand wash their pieces as a precaution. Because majolica is a porous material, some pieces are not meant to hold liquid for a long period of time. Check for warning labels before ordering a product, as the pieces that are most notorious for "sweating" are appropriately labeled.

Majolica is sensitive to extreme temperatures, specifically boiling or freezing liquids. Pouring water with a rolling boil directly into a teapot, for example, may lead to breakage. To avoid this, temper the object. The industry standard is 620 degrees Celsius (1,148 degrees Fahrenheit). Quench the glass to cool it.

Crazing is common in well used majolica. The tiny cracks in the glaze do not affect the functionality of your majolica.

Majolica hand-crafted products should not be microwaved, as it may crack and/or break the ceramics.

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