Old plate signed Redondo Martelo

Old plate signed Redondo Martelo. This is a beautiful piece by Adriano Martelo (1916-2002) from Redondo (Portugal). Antiquesboutique.com. This plate perfectly matches his characteristic style: • Naïve folk motif: rural character (woman or peasant with a hat, blue jacket, skirt), surrounded by ears of wheat and flowers (pansies/violets). • Wavy border in blue and yellow/orange, typical of his work. • Light terracotta with transparent or semi-matt glaze. Adriano Martelo was a popular potter and painter from Redondo (Alentejo), a region renowned for its rustic and colourful pottery. He used traditional techniques and painted scenes of rural life. His pieces are quite recognisable and sought after by enthusiasts of Portuguese folk ceramics. The sale price takes into account a slight chip on the top of the plate, which is not visible on the back. To be reserved for decorative, non-food use.