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How can you tell if Italian pottery is real?
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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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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...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Dinner Plates
Materials
Earthenware
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
Materials
Pottery
Mid-Century Large Scale Italian Terracotta Maine Lobster & Fish Tureen Figurine
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun piece! It is a large scale Italian terracotta lobster and fish tureen. It has a bright a vivid coloration! The tureen also includes a plethora of fish...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$746 Sale Price
25% Off
Set of 2 Anthropomorphic Jugs in Glazed Terracotta Made In Italy 1930s
Located in Palermo, IT
Pair of anthropomorphic jugs in glazed terracotta, Italy, 1930.
Found in a noble villa in the Sicilian hinterland.
Small shortcomings.
Objects that are unobtainable and extremely ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
$619 Sale Price
62% Off
Midcentury Italian Fantoni Attributed Classical Design Art Pottery Jug
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian art pottery jug decorated with a classical figure playing a Lyre harp and attributed to Fantoni. The elegantly shaped jug stands on a narrow rounded foot wi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Marcello Fantoni Bowl Decorated with a Still Life of Italian Vases
By Marcello Fantoni
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Marcello Fantoni bowl decorated with a still life of Italian vases
Decorated with rich applied enamel, signed on the front lower right and on the ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
$1,196 Sale Price
20% Off