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Majolica Bear

19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher
19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher

19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher

$900

H 10.3 in W 7.5 in D 5 in

19th Century English Majolica Bear Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

English Majolica figural bear pitcher with spoon handle circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s English Rustic Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Duck Wall Platter Stamped J. Massier
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Duck Wall Platter Stamped J. Massier

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Duck Wall Platter Stamped J. Massier

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Dallas, TX

humorous pieces bearing frogs and songbirds are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Enameled Vases Signed Delphin Massier
Pair of 19th Century French Painted Enameled Vases Signed Delphin Massier

Pair of 19th Century French Painted Enameled Vases Signed Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer and often

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Vases

Materials

Enamel

Minton Majolica Cupids Oval Jardiniere
Minton Majolica Cupids Oval Jardiniere

Minton Majolica Cupids Oval Jardiniere

$3,129

H 7.9 in W 17.3 in D 11.8 in

Minton Majolica Cupids Oval Jardiniere

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

detail of Minton’s high Victorian majolica production. The base bears the impressed pattern number 1087

Category

Antique 1870s Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Ceramic Bear Pitcher
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Ceramic Bear Pitcher

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Ceramic Bear Pitcher

By Sarreguemines

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a shelf or a kitchen counter with this elegant Majolica antique pitcher. Created in France

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Lily Pads Pitcher Choisy Le Roi, 1870’s
Majolica Lily Pads Pitcher Choisy Le Roi, 1870’s

Majolica Lily Pads Pitcher Choisy Le Roi, 1870’s

$680Sale Price|61% Off

H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 5 in

Majolica Lily Pads Pitcher Choisy Le Roi, 1870’s

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in New Orleans, LA

are leaf plates with a greek key border and various asparagus items. When marked, majolica pieces bear

Category

Antique 1870s French Art Nouveau Pottery

Materials

Faience, Majolica

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Two Karlsruhe Majolica Egg Cup Bears by Walter Bosse
Two Karlsruhe Majolica Egg Cup Bears by Walter Bosse

Two Karlsruhe Majolica Egg Cup Bears by Walter Bosse

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H 1.5 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Two Karlsruhe Majolica Egg Cup Bears by Walter Bosse

By Walter Bosse

Located in Frisco, TX

Two ceramic egg cups in the shape of cute little bears. Designed by Walter Bosse of Austria who was

Category

Vintage 1960s German Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Bear and Barrel Match Pot or Toothpick Holder
Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Bear and Barrel Match Pot or Toothpick Holder

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Bear and Barrel Match Pot or Toothpick Holder

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A charming Majolica match pot or toothpick holder by Joseph Holdcroft of Longton, Staffordshire

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

"Karlsruher" Majolica Jardiniere, Signed, circa 1905
"Karlsruher" Majolica Jardiniere, Signed, circa 1905

"Karlsruher" Majolica Jardiniere, Signed, circa 1905

By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

the Majolica bear the signature of leading artists. Its premium quality works turn into timeless

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Early 20th Century Painted Ceramic Well Sculpture with Birds Stamped J. Massier
Early 20th Century Painted Ceramic Well Sculpture with Birds Stamped J. Massier

Early 20th Century Painted Ceramic Well Sculpture with Birds Stamped J. Massier

By Jerome Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer and often

Category

Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Early 20th Century Painted Ceramic Well Sculpture with Birds Stamped J. Massier
Early 20th Century Painted Ceramic Well Sculpture with Birds Stamped J. Massier

Early 20th Century Painted Ceramic Well Sculpture with Birds Stamped J. Massier

By Jerome Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer and often

Category

Early 20th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Jardinière Stamped C. Massier
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Jardinière Stamped C. Massier

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Barbotine Jardinière Stamped C. Massier

By Clement Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

humorous pieces bearing frogs and songbirds are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Early 20th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Jardinière Signed J. Massier
Early 20th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Jardinière Signed J. Massier

Early 20th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Jardinière Signed J. Massier

By Jean Baptiste Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

. Most Massier Majolica bears an ink signature or a stamp from the factory. Measure: 16" W x 7" D x 7" H.

Category

Early 20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Faience Barbotine Jardiniere with Bird and Floral Motifs
19th Century French Faience Barbotine Jardiniere with Bird and Floral Motifs

19th Century French Faience Barbotine Jardiniere with Bird and Floral Motifs

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer and often

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Planter and Stand Signed D. Massier
19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Planter and Stand Signed D. Massier

19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Planter and Stand Signed D. Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

bearing frogs and songbirds are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an ink signature

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed J. Massier
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed J. Massier

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed J. Massier

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Dallas, TX

antique Majolica chicken has an expressive face and stands next to a vase that could easily be used for

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Porcelain Figurine Statue
19th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Porcelain Figurine Statue

19th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Porcelain Figurine Statue

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Country Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

19th Century French Three-Piece Barbotine Vases with Bird and Floral Motifs
19th Century French Three-Piece Barbotine Vases with Bird and Floral Motifs

19th Century French Three-Piece Barbotine Vases with Bird and Floral Motifs

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed Dephin Massier
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed Dephin Massier

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed Dephin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Scarce Early Contemporary Handmade Hand Glazed Majolica Polar Bear, 1950
Scarce Early Contemporary Handmade Hand Glazed Majolica Polar Bear, 1950

Scarce Early Contemporary Handmade Hand Glazed Majolica Polar Bear, 1950

Located in South Burlington, VT

Majolica ceramic effigy of a polar bear executed in a fine creamy white rare craquelure glaze by a master

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

French Barbotine Majolica White Circus Bear with Drum and Drumstick Pitcher/Jug
French Barbotine Majolica White Circus Bear with Drum and Drumstick Pitcher/Jug

French Barbotine Majolica White Circus Bear with Drum and Drumstick Pitcher/Jug

By Orchies

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A French Barbotine majolica pitcher or large jug, in the form of a performing Circus bear, holding

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Cantagalli Italian Majolica snake handled urn with cherubs
Cantagalli Italian Majolica snake handled urn with cherubs

Cantagalli Italian Majolica snake handled urn with cherubs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice snake handled urn with nicely detailed painting by the venerable majolica firm of Cantagalli

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Vases

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Poet-Laval Bear Pitcher
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Poet-Laval Bear Pitcher

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Poet-Laval Bear Pitcher

By Le Poet-Laval 1

Located in Dallas, TX

Add to a whimsical porcelain collection with this elegant antique Majolica pitcher. Crafted in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Set "Talking Plates", Signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy-le-Ro
French Set "Talking Plates", Signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy-le-Ro

French Set "Talking Plates", Signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy-le-Ro

By Hippolyte Boulenger 1

Located in Paris, FR

key border and various asparagus items. When marked, Majolica pieces bear a stamped ‘Choisy le Roi

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Bear and Drum Circus Theme Pitcher/Jug
Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Bear and Drum Circus Theme Pitcher/Jug

Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica Bear and Drum Circus Theme Pitcher/Jug

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Joseph Holdcroft English Majolica jug or pitcher showing a bear holding a drum and drumsticks

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Watcombe Majolica Glazed Pottery Seated Bear Table Salt
Watcombe Majolica Glazed Pottery Seated Bear Table Salt

Watcombe Majolica Glazed Pottery Seated Bear Table Salt

By Watcombe

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish and unusual pottery table salt modelled as a seated bear and decorated in majolica style

Category

Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Pottery

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Austrian Majolica Dressed Bear Candelstick, circa 1890
Austrian Majolica Dressed Bear Candelstick, circa 1890

Austrian Majolica Dressed Bear Candelstick, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Austrian Majolica candelstick with a dressed bear holding a cone pine circa 1890.

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Black Forest Candlesticks

Materials

Ceramic

Large Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Majolica Vase by F Glatzle for Karlsruhe
Large Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Majolica Vase by F Glatzle for Karlsruhe

Large Art Deco Turquoise Crackle Glaze Majolica Vase by F Glatzle for Karlsruhe

By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large turquoise crackle glaze vase by Fridegart Glatzle for Karlsruhe Majolica. Base bears a

Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Vases

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Painted Barbotine Faience Rooster Vase Attributed to Massier
19th Century French Painted Barbotine Faience Rooster Vase Attributed to Massier

19th Century French Painted Barbotine Faience Rooster Vase Attributed to Massier

By Massier Art Pottery

Located in Dallas, TX

Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer and often

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed Jerome Massier
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed Jerome Massier

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed Jerome Massier

By Jerome Massier

Located in Dallas, TX

collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears an ink signature with both the first and last name of the producer

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Late 19th Century Majolica Figural Honey Bear Spoon Handle Creamer
Late 19th Century Majolica Figural Honey Bear Spoon Handle Creamer

Late 19th Century Majolica Figural Honey Bear Spoon Handle Creamer

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A late 19th century majolica pitcher showing a brown honey bear in an active pose, his open, sharp

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

Late 19th Century American Majolica Honey Bear with Spoon Handle Pitcher or Jug
Late 19th Century American Majolica Honey Bear with Spoon Handle Pitcher or Jug

Late 19th Century American Majolica Honey Bear with Spoon Handle Pitcher or Jug

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A large, late 19th century Majolica pitcher showing a brown honey bear in an active pose, his open

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Pitchers

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Poet-Laval Bear Pitcher
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Poet-Laval Bear Pitcher

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Poet-Laval Bear Pitcher

By Le Poet-Laval 1

Located in Dallas, TX

Add to a whimsical porcelain collection with this elegant antique Majolica pitcher. Crafted in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pitchers

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Set "Talking Plates", Signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy-le-Ro
French Set "Talking Plates", Signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy-le-Ro

French Set "Talking Plates", Signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy-le-Ro

By Hippolyte Boulenger 1

Located in Paris, FR

key border and various asparagus items. When marked, Majolica pieces bear a stamped ‘Choisy le Roi

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Bear Pitcher
Majolica Bear Pitcher

Majolica Bear Pitcher

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H 10 in W 8 in D 4 in

Majolica Bear Pitcher

Located in San Francisco, CA

English majolica bear pitcher, circa 1880

Category

Antique 19th Century English Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

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Majolica Bear For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic majolica bear available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and majolica, every majolica bear was constructed with great care. Find 131 options for an antique or vintage majolica bear now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer majolica bear, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right majolica bear, those designed in Victorian, Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made majolica bear has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Minton, George Jones and Wedgwood are consistently popular.

How Much is a Majolica Bear?

Prices for a majolica bear start at $269 and top out at $17,001 with the average selling for $1,668.