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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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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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Pottery
Materials
Terracotta
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...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery
Materials
Pottery
Guido Gambone Midcentury Italian Linear Pattern Art Pottery Vase
By Guido Gambone
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stylish vintage Italian art pottery vase of compressed rounded slab form and slightly flared in shape with the readily recognizable linear pattern by Guido Gambone (1909-1969). The...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Pottery
Italian Bitossi Attrib. Blue Pottery Vase with Figurative Design
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
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
Large Italian White Majolica Pottery Footbath / Ice Bucket / Planter
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a large scale white Italian footbath or ice bucket with iron pulls, it is in like new condition and is marked on the underside. This piece was crafted for Neiman Marcus.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Country Pottery
Materials
Iron
Gianni Tosin Lava & Blue Glaze Italian Mid-Century Modern Pottery Vase
By Guido Gambone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fantastic Italian modernist pottery vase by Gianni Tosin.
With Gambone style mottled blue glaze and raised cream colored 'lava' decoration.
Stamped I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
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Pottery
