Mariinsky Centerpiece, 14.75" by Katya Gerasimova Bosky for Vista Alegre
Mara Dolinskaia was a ballet dancer at the Mariinsky Opera and Ballet Theatre in St. Petersburg and is the grandmother of the designer Katya, who was inspired by her grandmother to honour the stars of classical dance of the 1920’s. In a continuous movement performed by Mara, Katya portrays scenic characteristics, the extravagant wardrobe of that time and the roses of the ball scene in “The Queen of Spades” by Tchaikovsky, among other elements that transport us to a universe full of life, color and creativity. Dimensions: 14.75"L x 4"H Made of porcelain. The Vista Alegre brand is available here. About the Company: Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro is one of the most influential people of the nineteenth century Portuguese culture, with a remarkable production particularly regarding the areas of humoristic drawing, caricature and ceramic creation. When Bordallo Pinheiro founded the Fábrica de Faianças das Caldas da Rainha factory in 1884, he placed all his passion, creativity, social conscience and humor in there, giving his company an incomparable character and leaving an unmatched artistic legacy. Currently, Bordallo Pinheiro is a refined and prestigious brand that uses century-old handmade techniques, aided by the most modern manufacturing technologies, and its influence extends from utilitarian and decorative ceramics to the scope of contemporary art.