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Italian Renaissance Pottery

An Antique Italian Glazed Pottery Jug from the Montelupo Fiorentino factory
An Antique Italian Glazed Pottery Jug from the Montelupo Fiorentino factory

An Antique Italian Glazed Pottery Jug from the Montelupo Fiorentino factory

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is an antique Italian ceramic jug, likely from the Montelupo Fiorentino factory, dating to around the late 19th century with the coat-of-arms of the Medici Grand Dukes flanked b...

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Maiolica, Majolica, Pottery

Large Cantagalli Antique Italian Pottery Bust Della Robbia Renaissance Boy 12"
Large Cantagalli Antique Italian Pottery Bust Della Robbia Renaissance Boy 12"

Large Cantagalli Antique Italian Pottery Bust Della Robbia Renaissance Boy 12"

By Cantagalli

Located in Wilton, CT

Large antique Italian majolica pottery bust of a boy after Andrea della Robbia's famous sculpture from the late 15th century at the height of the Italian Renaissance.

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Antique Early 1900s Italian Renaissance Busts

Materials

Pottery

A Pair of 19th C Italian Renaissance Style Majolica Portrait Chargers
A Pair of 19th C Italian Renaissance Style Majolica Portrait Chargers

A Pair of 19th C Italian Renaissance Style Majolica Portrait Chargers

By Cantagalli

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of 19th-century Italian Renaissance Style Majolica portrait chargers  Style of Cantagalli: One dish has two minor 'flea-bite' chips to the back, not very visible from the front....

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Urn Planter Flower Majolica Renaissance Italian Roman Charity Cimon Pero
Urn Planter Flower Majolica Renaissance Italian Roman Charity Cimon Pero

Urn Planter Flower Majolica Renaissance Italian Roman Charity Cimon Pero

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

- This stunning, massive, flower vase is a wonderful statement and conversation piece. - It is beautifully thrown and painted by one of Italy's leading family potteries. - Roman Ch...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Renaissance Revival Urns

Materials

Pottery

Cantagalli Pottery Charger
Cantagalli Pottery Charger

Cantagalli Pottery Charger

Located in Essex, MA

Circular with a copper luster. Signed on reverse with the Cantagalli rooster in blue. Cantagalli was a pottery producer in Florence of high quality collected throughout the world.

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th C. Italian Majolica Planter in the Manner of Della Robbia
Early 20th C. Italian Majolica Planter in the Manner of Della Robbia

Early 20th C. Italian Majolica Planter in the Manner of Della Robbia

By Della Robbia Pottery

Located in Southampton, NJ

A scarcely seen early 20th century high relief hand made & painted Majolica pottery planter in the manner of Della Robbia. Generous dimensions, beautifully maintained; signed Italy.

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Pair Antique 18thC Italian Majolica Pottery Portrait Vases Apothecary Jars 1700
Pair Antique 18thC Italian Majolica Pottery Portrait Vases Apothecary Jars 1700

Pair Antique 18thC Italian Majolica Pottery Portrait Vases Apothecary Jars 1700

Located in Portland, OR

A good pair of antique early 18th century Italian majolica portrait apothecary Jars, Venice, circa 1700. The jars of baluster form with a cobalt blue glaze, hand-painted with foliate...

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Antique Early 1700s Italian Renaissance Delft and Faience

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Glazed Blue & White Pottery Fireplace, circa 1885
19th Century Glazed Blue & White Pottery Fireplace, circa 1885

19th Century Glazed Blue & White Pottery Fireplace, circa 1885

Located in Tyrone, Northern Ireland

19th Century Glazed Blue & White Pottery by Ulisse Cantagalli, circa 1885 An exceptional antique glazed blue and white pottery fireplace by Ulisse Cantagalli, Italian designer o...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Pottery

Antique Ginori Istoriato Style Italian Maiolica Pottery Pilgrim Flask & Stopper
Antique Ginori Istoriato Style Italian Maiolica Pottery Pilgrim Flask & Stopper

Antique Ginori Istoriato Style Italian Maiolica Pottery Pilgrim Flask & Stopper

By Richard Ginori

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A very fine antique Maiolica pilgrim flask & stopper by Ginori. Decorated in the Urbino istoriato style with polychrome cherubs to the front and a landscape scene to the reverse. ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Bottles

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Renaissance Revival Majolica Amphora Table Lamp, Luster Glaze 1930s-1950s
Renaissance Revival Majolica Amphora Table Lamp, Luster Glaze 1930s-1950s

Renaissance Revival Majolica Amphora Table Lamp, Luster Glaze 1930s-1950s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Sculptural vintage ceramic table lamp features amphora or handled urn form with twin side handles and flared pedestal base, finished in ochre yellow and cobalt blue luster glaze. Han...

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Roman Relief Pottery Vase
Roman Relief Pottery Vase

Roman Relief Pottery Vase

Located in Islamabad, PK

Pottery was an important part of daily living in ancient Rome. As Romans used earthenware for most purposes, a huge quantity of utensils - cooking pots, amphorae and fine wares were ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Limestone, Carrara Marble

Cantagalli Italian Majolica Wall Brackets, a Pair
Cantagalli Italian Majolica Wall Brackets, a Pair

Cantagalli Italian Majolica Wall Brackets, a Pair

By Cantagalli

Located in Bradenton, FL

Pair of Late 19th Century Italian Faience Mythological Wall Brackets made by the renowned Cantagalli Pottery of Florence, Italy. Brackets are hand-painted and decorated and feature a...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Wall Brackets

Materials

Pottery

Antique 19th Century Pair Early Cantagalli Majolica Istoriato Plates Italy 1880
Antique 19th Century Pair Early Cantagalli Majolica Istoriato Plates Italy 1880

Antique 19th Century Pair Early Cantagalli Majolica Istoriato Plates Italy 1880

By The Cantagalli Workshop

Located in Portland, OR

This very fine pair of plates decorated in the Istoriato style, first popularized in the Italian Renaissance of the early 1500s. Each plate with a scalloped rim, and each finely hand...

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Delft and Faience

Materials

Maiolica, Pottery

Pair of Large Hand Painted Ceramic Square Platters from Italy
Pair of Large Hand Painted Ceramic Square Platters from Italy

Pair of Large Hand Painted Ceramic Square Platters from Italy

Located in Dallas, TX

This large pair of Italian square plates are both marked on the back, and the hand painting on the front of each plate depicts perhaps a family’s coat of arms. You can see they are h...

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Platters and Serveware

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Italian 18th C. Majolica Wet Drug or Syrup Jar
Italian 18th C. Majolica Wet Drug or Syrup Jar

Italian 18th C. Majolica Wet Drug or Syrup Jar

Located in Bradenton, FL

A beautifully decorated 18th century Italian Majolica faience ‘wet’ or syrup albarello/drug jar. Blue and white having a front reserve, blue and white scrolls to body. Beautifully de...

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Antique 18th Century Italian Renaissance Jars

Materials

Pottery

Very Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Hand Painted Vase
Very Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Hand Painted Vase

Very Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Hand Painted Vase

By Cantagalli

Located in London, GB

A very large 19th century twin handled maiolica vase in the form of a wine krater. The exquisite hand painted decoration includes two central cartouches, one depicting Bacchus and Ar...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Pottery

Cantagalli for Ardalt Hand Painted Daliso-Lustro Majolica Table Lamp Italy
Cantagalli for Ardalt Hand Painted Daliso-Lustro Majolica Table Lamp Italy

Cantagalli for Ardalt Hand Painted Daliso-Lustro Majolica Table Lamp Italy

By Cantagalli

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

It is a stunning example of traditional Cantagalli design and exceptional craftsmanship; Cantagalli produced high quality, artisan manufactured reproductions and interpretations of R...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Rubboli Lustre Majolica Pitcher Vase Mythical Beasts Decor
Rubboli Lustre Majolica Pitcher Vase Mythical Beasts Decor

Rubboli Lustre Majolica Pitcher Vase Mythical Beasts Decor

By Rubboli

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vase is a striking example of the revival of the magnificent Italian Renaissance decoration of the 16th century.

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Majolica

Rubboli Lustre Majolica Vase with Mythical Beasts Decor
Rubboli Lustre Majolica Vase with Mythical Beasts Decor

Rubboli Lustre Majolica Vase with Mythical Beasts Decor

By Rubboli

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vase is a stunning, museum quality example of the revival of the magnificent Italian Renaissance decoration of the 16th century.

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

LATE 16th CENTURY POLYCHROME STUCCO WITH MADONNA AND CHILD
LATE 16th CENTURY POLYCHROME STUCCO WITH MADONNA AND CHILD

LATE 16th CENTURY POLYCHROME STUCCO WITH MADONNA AND CHILD

Located in Firenze, FI

Important and refined oval polychrome stucco depicting the Madonna and Child. The mother and child are held in a tender embrace, and in addition to the Madonna's typical robes, two h...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Stucco, Wood, Paint

Antique Chromolithograph Pair, Ceramics Through the Ages, 1898
Antique Chromolithograph Pair, Ceramics Through the Ages, 1898

Antique Chromolithograph Pair, Ceramics Through the Ages, 1898

Located in Langweer, NL

Illustrated examples include Italian Renaissance maiolica, Persian pottery, Delft faience, Wedgwood, Meissen porcelain, Luca della Robbia reliefs, Chinese export porcelain, and Japan...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

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Pair of Polychromed Majolica Lion Sculptures
Pair of Polychromed Majolica Lion Sculptures

Pair of Polychromed Majolica Lion Sculptures

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H 13 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

Pair of Polychromed Majolica Lion Sculptures

Located in New York, NY

Montelupo, Italy, 16th century During the 15th and 16th centuries the majolica produced in Montelupo, Italy was particularly splendid and was sought after throughout Europe. Thi...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Pottery

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Sweetmeat Stand, Wedgwood, circa 1865
Majolica Sweetmeat Stand, Wedgwood, circa 1865

Majolica Sweetmeat Stand, Wedgwood, circa 1865

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H 9.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Majolica Sweetmeat Stand, Wedgwood, circa 1865

By Minton

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Minton majolica is a type of ceramic ware that was produced by the Minton pottery in the 19th century. It was created in response to the growing popularity of Italian Renaissance mai...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Rococo Pottery

Materials

Majolica

Italian Renaissance Period Maiolica Dish with the Mark of Virgiliotto Calamelli
Italian Renaissance Period Maiolica Dish with the Mark of Virgiliotto Calamelli

Italian Renaissance Period Maiolica Dish with the Mark of Virgiliotto Calamelli

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

Circular Renaissance pottery dish with elaborate blue scrolling decoration, the center panel with a ducal armorial in polychrome colors of a cardinal.

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Italian Lusterware Vases in Majolica Signed SDR Società Della Robbia
Pair of Italian Lusterware Vases in Majolica Signed SDR Società Della Robbia

Pair of Italian Lusterware Vases in Majolica Signed SDR Società Della Robbia

By Della Robbia Pottery

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of Italian polychrome lusterware vases. Both are signed with an hand-painted underglaze blue: "S L Robbia Gualdo Tadino Made in Italy." Early 20th century. Perfect condition...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Majolica

20th Century Renaissence Revival Polychrome Drawings Pottery Gualdo Tadino Vase
20th Century Renaissence Revival Polychrome Drawings Pottery Gualdo Tadino Vase

20th Century Renaissence Revival Polychrome Drawings Pottery Gualdo Tadino Vase

Located in Firenze, IT

Stunning ceramic vase, Renaissance ornaments typical Gualdo Tadino manufacture, Central Italy town renowned for the Renaissance manufacture vases. Typical Amphora shape, large handle...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Renaissance Maiolica Deruta Lustre Dish
Italian Renaissance Maiolica Deruta Lustre Dish

Italian Renaissance Maiolica Deruta Lustre Dish

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

An Italian maiolica lustre dish, made in Deruta around 1530 during the height of the Renaissance. Lustreware, a specialty of Deruta ceramics, epitomizes the ways in which technolo...

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Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

Antique Richard Ginori Big Porcelain Plate, 19th Century
Antique Richard Ginori Big Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

Antique Richard Ginori Big Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

By Richard Ginori

Located in Sofia, BG

Beautiful old Ginori plate from the last quarter of the 19th century piece is in excellent condition with no cracks or repairs Measures approx. 10 1/8" wide, circa 1870 Richard Gin...

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Pottery

Materials

Porcelain

Italian Pottery Pilgrim Bottles a Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Moon Flasks
Italian Pottery Pilgrim Bottles a Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Moon Flasks

Italian Pottery Pilgrim Bottles a Pair of Mid-20th Century Italian Moon Flasks

By San Marino Pottery

Located in Milano, MI

A lovely pair of 20th century ceramic pilgrim flasks of Italian origin, from Central Italy from San Marino pottery manufacture and dating to approximately 1955, realized in a Renaiss...

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Mid-20th Century European Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Large Italian Renaissance-Style Majolica Chargers
Large Italian Renaissance-Style Majolica Chargers

Large Italian Renaissance-Style Majolica Chargers

Located in Dallas, TX

two VERY LARGE (24.5" diameter) Renaissance-style hand-painted faience / majolica footed chargers, tin glazed. one has a navy ground with cream quatrefoil shape with green and gold f...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Delft and Faience

Materials

Pottery

Cantagalli Italian Maiolica Pottery Pot Pourri Basket
Cantagalli Italian Maiolica Pottery Pot Pourri Basket

Cantagalli Italian Maiolica Pottery Pot Pourri Basket

By Cantagalli

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very decorative antique Italian maiolica handled pot pourri pottery basket with lion head masks dating from around 1870. This rare and unusual basket is lightly potted in a red col...

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Antique 1870s Italian Renaissance Revival Decorative Baskets

Materials

Pottery

Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair
Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair

Mid-century vintage hand painted Italian pottery urns with lids/pair

Located in Allentown, PA

This is a pair of mid-century vintage Italian hand painted pottery urns with lids. This pair of urns have beautiful hand sculpted handles on either side with sculpted leaves and my...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Renaissance Urns

Materials

Pottery

Antique Deruta Pottery Pair Urns Covers Italian Vintage Majolica Vases Jars
Antique Deruta Pottery Pair Urns Covers Italian Vintage Majolica Vases Jars

Antique Deruta Pottery Pair Urns Covers Italian Vintage Majolica Vases Jars

By Deruta

Located in Wilton, CT

Old pair Deruta majolica pottery covered urn jars, circa early/mid 20th century. Hand painted all around with country landscape scenes of lakes and mountains. 16 1/2" high, 8" diamet...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Garniture

Materials

Pottery

Large Old or Antique Hand-Turned Italian Faience Majolica Sgraffito Pottery Vase
Large Old or Antique Hand-Turned Italian Faience Majolica Sgraffito Pottery Vase

Large Old or Antique Hand-Turned Italian Faience Majolica Sgraffito Pottery Vase

Located in Wilton, CT

Large old or antique hand-turned Italian Pottery sgraffito Majolica vase with vibrant floral scrolls, circa early 20th century. Signed on base. 15 1/2" high, 13" across handles, 11" ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Pottery

Italian Majolica Albarello
Italian Majolica Albarello

Italian Majolica Albarello

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H 10.13 in Dm 4.5 in

Italian Majolica Albarello

Located in Essex, MA

Cylindrical waisted body with bust figure within a cartouche.

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Antique 1660s Italian Renaissance Revival Delft and Faience

Materials

Pottery

Italian Majolica Vase by Cantagalli
Italian Majolica Vase by Cantagalli

Italian Majolica Vase by Cantagalli

Located in Essex, MA

Baluster form with scrolling handles in the Renaissance style. Cantagalli rooster signature on base.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Delft and Faience

Materials

Pottery

Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamps Handmade Off White Majolica Vase Lamps Pair
Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamps Handmade Off White Majolica Vase Lamps Pair

Vintage Italian Ceramic Table Lamps Handmade Off White Majolica Vase Lamps Pair

By Leeds Pottery, Deruta, Crown Staffordshire, Cantagalli, Wedgwood

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Vintage Italian Table Lamps Ceramic The lamps are fully and obviously handmade. Material: Ceramic, Porcelain, Majolica Style: Vintage, Antique, Italian, Country Design: In the styl...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Renaissance Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Italian Majolica Charger, circa 18th Century
Large Italian Majolica Charger, circa 18th Century

Large Italian Majolica Charger, circa 18th Century

Located in Bradenton, FL

Hand decorated glazed earthenware, 17.5" in diameter. This style of pottery decoration, originating about 1500 in Faenza, Italy, and popular throughout the 16th century, in which pai...

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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Renaissance Decorative Dishes and Vid...

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Neo-Renaissance Amphorae Italy Last Quarter '800
Pair of Neo-Renaissance Amphorae Italy Last Quarter '800

Pair of Neo-Renaissance Amphorae Italy Last Quarter '800

By Non-Standard Furniture and Lighting

Located in Milano, IT

Pair of glazed earthenware amphorae with decorations on a blue background with plant motifs, masks and winged dragons. The amphorae feature paintings with figures and cherubs in the ...

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Pottery

1970s Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic Jug Vase by Bertoncello
1970s Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic Jug Vase by Bertoncello

1970s Mid-Century Modern Blue Ceramic Jug Vase by Bertoncello

By Bertoncello

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This blue ceramic jug by Bertoncello is a quintessential representation of the Italian pottery renaissance of the mid-20th century, showcasing the exemplary craftsmanship and innovat...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Italian Montelupo Majolica Renaissance Boccale Armorial Jug Pitcher 1600
Antique Italian Montelupo Majolica Renaissance Boccale Armorial Jug Pitcher 1600

Antique Italian Montelupo Majolica Renaissance Boccale Armorial Jug Pitcher 1600

Located in Portland, OR

A very good antique Italian maiolica/majolica Renaissance armorial boccale or jug from the Montelupo area of Florence, circa 1600.

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Antique Early 17th Century Italian Renaissance Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Large Renaissance Revival Cantagalli Maiolica Blue & White Charger
Large Renaissance Revival Cantagalli Maiolica Blue & White Charger

Large Renaissance Revival Cantagalli Maiolica Blue & White Charger

By Cantagalli

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

A monumental blue and white maiolica charger, made by Cantagalli, circa 1880. The charger is elaborately decorated with grotesques and putti molded in relief and a central armorial r...

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Antique 1880s Italian Renaissance Revival Pottery

Materials

Maiolica

Francesca Niccacci Italian Majolica Ceramic Jar
Francesca Niccacci Italian Majolica Ceramic Jar

Francesca Niccacci Italian Majolica Ceramic Jar

Located in New York, NY

Italian ceramic lidded jar with Majolica glaze, handcrafted by master ceramicist Francesca Niccacci. In 1975, she opened her own studio, Vecchia Deruta. Her work is featured in many...

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20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Pottery

Materials

Ceramic

Pair Antique Italian Umbria Maiolica Pottery Renaissance Pottery Wall Planters
Pair Antique Italian Umbria Maiolica Pottery Renaissance Pottery Wall Planters

Pair Antique Italian Umbria Maiolica Pottery Renaissance Pottery Wall Planters

Located in Portland, OR

A large pair of antique Renaissance Revival Italian maiolica (majolica) pottery wall pockets or planters, circa 1890, possibly Deruta.

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Planters and Jardi...

Materials

Maiolica, Pottery

Antique French Gien Pottery Faience Majolica Italian Renaissance Albarello Lamp
Antique French Gien Pottery Faience Majolica Italian Renaissance Albarello Lamp

Antique French Gien Pottery Faience Majolica Italian Renaissance Albarello Lamp

By Gien

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Gien pottery covered storage jar with beautifully painted Italian Renaissance style decor in terrific detail, circa 1900.

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Early 20th Century French Renaissance Table Lamps

Materials

Pottery

Antique Gualdo Tadino Pottery Snake Handle Italian Luster Majolica Vase Urn 11"
Antique Gualdo Tadino Pottery Snake Handle Italian Luster Majolica Vase Urn 11"

Antique Gualdo Tadino Pottery Snake Handle Italian Luster Majolica Vase Urn 11"

By Morroni & Tega Gualdo Tadino

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Gualdo Tadino lusterware majolica urn with elaborate snake handles and rich decoration in Renaissance style. Early 20th century. Sweet piece. 11 1/4" high, 11" over handles, ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Urns

Materials

Pottery

Large Pair Vintage Italian Pottery Faience Majolica Vases Urns Old Deruta
Large Pair Vintage Italian Pottery Faience Majolica Vases Urns Old Deruta

Large Pair Vintage Italian Pottery Faience Majolica Vases Urns Old Deruta

By Cantagalli

Located in Wilton, CT

Large pair of old Deruta Italian faience pottery jars, circa early/mid 20th century. Painted in bright enamels with lyrical scrolls of pears and pomegranates on a crackled tin glaze ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Northern Renaissance Urns

Materials

Terracotta

Pair of Large Italian Faience Urns/Vases, Renaissance Style, 19th Century
Pair of Large Italian Faience Urns/Vases, Renaissance Style, 19th Century

Pair of Large Italian Faience Urns/Vases, Renaissance Style, 19th Century

Located in Houston, TX

Exceptional pair of Italian vases depicting Baccantes and having A center crest with a lion and Fleur de Lis, Lion masks with rings Decorate the sides of these colorful pieces. Ye...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Vases

Materials

Pottery

Neo-Renaissance Deruta Tondo, an Angel with a Lute
Neo-Renaissance Deruta Tondo, an Angel with a Lute

Neo-Renaissance Deruta Tondo, an Angel with a Lute

By Deruta

Located in Montreal, QC

This circular Majolica panel is entirely hand painted and probably dates from the 1920s. It depicts an angel playing a lute. Over his right shoulder is a wing of stylised feathers. A...

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20th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Italian Majolica Albarello
Italian Majolica Albarello

Italian Majolica Albarello

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H 7 in Dm 5.25 in

Italian Majolica Albarello

Located in Essex, MA

Circular with waisted body with central portrait of a man with a hat.

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Antique Mid-17th Century Italian Renaissance Jars

Materials

Pottery

Large Antique Italian Majolica Portrait Vase
Large Antique Italian Majolica Portrait Vase

Large Antique Italian Majolica Portrait Vase

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Antique Italian Majolica Portrait Vase. Squat form vase, polychrome decorated with floral and foliate motifs, portrait busts of man and woman in reserves.19th century or earlier.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Pot/Vase
Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Pot/Vase

Large 19th Century Italian Maiolica Pot/Vase

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large antique Italian Majolica pot/vase. Squat form vase, polychrome decorated with floral and foliate motifs. 19th century or earlier.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century Italian Majolica Cylinder Vase
Large 19th Century Italian Majolica Cylinder Vase

Large 19th Century Italian Majolica Cylinder Vase

Located in Bradenton, FL

Large Antique Italian Majolica cylinder vase. Cylinder form vase, polychrome decorated with floral motifs, Roman solder busts in reserves, unmarked. Overall 18" x 9.5". 19th century ...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Renaissance Vases

Materials

Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Della Robbia Italian Colored Majolica Pair of Vases
Della Robbia Italian Colored Majolica Pair of Vases

Della Robbia Italian Colored Majolica Pair of Vases

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H 14.97 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Della Robbia Italian Colored Majolica Pair of Vases

By Della Robbia

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of 1940 Italian "Della Robbia" majolica vases. The 'a lustro' technique has Middle Eastern origins and consists in giving to majolica a special finish thanks to the use of a spe...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Vases

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Large 19th Century Blue and White Maiolica Charger
Large 19th Century Blue and White Maiolica Charger

Large 19th Century Blue and White Maiolica Charger

Located in London, GB

A late nineteenth century blue and white glazed Maiolica charger of large scale, decorated with floral and foliate work, the central circular roundel and surrounding oval cartouches ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

Pair of Glazed Pottery Italian Storage Jars
Pair of Glazed Pottery Italian Storage Jars

Pair of Glazed Pottery Italian Storage Jars

Located in Woodbury, CT

Each jar on a separate base, each decorated with a banner in Latin surrounded by fruits and flowers. The back side plain with a central fleur de lis. Lion mask handles. All hand-pain...

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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Jars

Materials

Pottery

Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Centerpiece Bowl with Serpentines, 1980s
Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Centerpiece Bowl with Serpentines, 1980s

Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Centerpiece Bowl with Serpentines, 1980s

By Deruta

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite Majolica centerpiece bowl with hand painted tin glaze over earthenware pottery. Handmade with stylized serpentine handles and elaborate painted designs throughout. Bowl has...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Ceramics

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Pedestal Bowl with Serpentines, 1980s
Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Pedestal Bowl with Serpentines, 1980s

Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Pedestal Bowl with Serpentines, 1980s

By Deruta

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite Majolica centerpiece bowl with hand painted tin glaze over earthenware pottery. Handmade with pedestal base and stylized serpentine handles and elaborate painted designs th...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Centerpieces

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Ceramic Vase with Serpentines, 1980s
Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Ceramic Vase with Serpentines, 1980s

Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Ceramic Vase with Serpentines, 1980s

By Deruta

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exquisite Majolica vase with hand painted tin glaze over earthenware ceramic pottery. Handmade with stylized serpentine handles and elaborate painted designs throughout including the...

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