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How can you tell if Italian pottery is real?

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How can you tell if Italian pottery is real?
To tell if Italian pottery is real, first look at its markings and use trusted online resources to identify the possible maker. From there, research the defining characteristics of pottery made by that particular artisan, workshop or manufacturer and use those as a guide to evaluate your piece. You can also use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer to receive professional authentication. Explore a diverse assortment of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
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Mid-Century Modern Hand Painted Ceramic Sangria Pitcher by Giovanni Desimone
By DeSimone
Located in San Diego, CA
A wonderful and colorful mid-century modern hand painted ceramic sangria pitcher by Giovanni Desimone, circa 1970s. The handcrafted piece was made in Italy and measures 7"W x 6"D x ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery

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Pottery

Charles Catteau Boch Enamel Ceramic Art Deco Blue Deer Pottery Vase
By Charles Catteau, Boch Freres Keramis
Located in Brescia, IT
Fine Art Deco vase by Charles Catteau Boch, La Louvier Gres Keramis Belgium, 1920 circa Glazed ceramic with blue deer Excellent condiction.  
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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Vases

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Ceramic

Pair 19th Century Greek Attic Style Terracotta Volure-Kraters
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of large two handled 19th Century Attic style volute kraters.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Greek Revival Pottery

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Terracotta

Cantagalli Italian Majolica Hand Painted Reticulate Edge Floral Plates, set of 6
By Cantagalli
Located in Philadelphia, PA
From The Cantagalli Pottery in Florence, Italy, a set of six hand painted reticulated earthenware plates, showing the Crowing Rooster mark used in the early 20th Century. Beautiful...
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dinner Plates

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Earthenware

Italian Bitossi Attrib. Blue Pottery Vase with Figurative Design
By Bitossi, Aldo Londi
Located in New York, NY
A very beautiful and rare Italian modern hand-thrown, hand carved, and hand painted blue pottery vase with figurative design, attributed to designer ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Terracotta

DeSimone of Italy, Hand Painted Colorful Ceramic Plate, 1960s
By Giovanni DeSimone
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Colorful hand painted, large ceramic plate by DeSimone, Italy Signed DeSimone, Italy to reverse, circa 1960s Measures: Height 1 inch, diameter 10 inch In very good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Pottery

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Ceramic

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