SANDRO VACCHETTI (1889-1974) FOR LENCI

Circolo Pickwick, also known as 174/M, model created around [1933-35]

Cylindrical covered pot.

Polychrome enamelled ceramic proof.

Marked with the manufacturer's monogram on the reverse.

Height: 16.5 cm

History:

The decoration of this vase depicts a scene from Charles Dickens' (1812-1870) first novel, The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, published as a serial from 1836 to 1837.

Bibliography:

- Valerio Terraroli – Lenci, sculture in ceramica 1927-1937, Allemandi & C. Editori, Turin, 2010. The design of the decor reproduced on page 263 and referenced under number 147.

- Daniele Sanguineti – Ceramiche Lenci 1928-1938 – Esposizioni storiche cataloghi e réclame – Sagep Editori, Genoa, 2015. Model reproduced on page 62.