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French Majolica Donkey Vallauris with Basket, circa 1930
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica donkey with basket, circa 1930. Signed Beretta Barnoin Vallauris.
Category

Vintage 1930s French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Frog with Fan Jerome Massier, circa 1900
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica frog with purple and pink fan signed Jerome Massier, circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Delphin Massier, circa 1900
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Art Nouveau Majolica frog who playing mandolin signed Delphin Massier circa 1900. The Massier are
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Gaudin French Majolica Horse
By Jean Gaudin, Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s Majolica stylized horse with extended legs & head arched towards back in pale blue
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Gaudin French Majolica Horse
Gaudin French Majolica Horse
H 9.5 in W 18.5 in D 3.5 in
French Aqua Majolica Donkey Vallauris with Basket Clement Massier , circa 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French Aqua Majolica Donkey Vallauris with Basket Clement Massier , circa 1900.
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

1960s Life Size Italian Terracotta Dalmatian Dog Figurine with Majolica Glaze
Located in Kennesaw, GA
So fun! This is a 1960s life size Italian seated terracotta Dalmation. He has a wonderful black and white glaze! I love the soulful face!.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column with Elephants
Located in Austin, TX
Rare spectacular 19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column With 3 Elephants and leaves.
Category

Antique 1890s French Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Majolica Incised and Painted Ewer Fish Motif
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A truly whimsical and wonderful piece of Italian Majolica that is incredibly well crafted. It is
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Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Large Colorful Hand Painted Majolica Monkey Sculpture
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a large colorful Majolica monkey sculpture. It depicts a monkey holding its head with its
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta, Majolica

Karlsruhe Majolika Manufactory Sculpture, Dogs, Dachshund, Germany, 20th Century
By Majolica Manufactory of Karlsruhe
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful figure of two dachshund puppies from the well-known Karlsruhe Majolika Manufactory. Marked on the bottom '5338', the production number. On the bottom we see the coat of arm...
Category

Early 20th Century German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Earthenware Model of a Cat, Possibly William Brownfield
By William Brownfield
Located in Downingtown, PA
Majolica Model of a Cat, Earthenware with Majolica Glaze, Possibly William Brownfield, 19th Century
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware, Majolica

Large French Majolica Terracotta Donkey with Baskets, Circa 1930
By Bavent
Located in Austin, TX
Large French terracotta donkey with baskets Circa 1930. Bavent Normandy. 2 Yellows basket. Meaasures: height / 21.3" Lenght / 30" by 11.5"
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Antique Early 1900s French Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah
By James Hadley
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A very rare and unusual antique Royal Worcester majolica pottery figure of a camel and howdah by
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Antique 1870s English Arts and Crafts Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah
James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah
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H 7.09 in W 10.63 in D 3.94 in
Large Majolica Pug Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Unidentified English or European Majolica figure which features a pug, wearing a collar with a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Earthenware

Large Majolica Pug Figure
Large Majolica Pug Figure
H 17 in W 13.4 in D 9.4 in
Italian Majolica Ceramic Goat
Located in New York, NY
Large decorative pottery goat, made in Italy, ceramic with majolica glaze.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Italian Majolica Ceramic Goat
Italian Majolica Ceramic Goat
H 18 in W 32 in D 12 in
1950s Large Italian majolica leopard cub glazed sculpture 43hx43x33cms
Located in Firenze, FI
1950s hand-made Italian Majolica Leopard cub. Made in Italy! Handcrafted + hand painted (see
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta

Majolica Bird Sculpture, White, Blue and Green Color, France 1960
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Magnificent Majolica, with splendid blue and green white colors. This sculpture was made in the
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Vintage 1960s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Palissy Portuguese Lobster Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s
By Caldas Da Rainha
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Portugese Caldas da Rainha Palissy lobster wall plaque plate, circa 1950s. Decorated with mussels, shells and seaweed. Beautiful condition for this age. A beautiful piece of art for...
Category

Vintage 1950s Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

‎Life-Size Italian seated Dog Majolica Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1980s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Classic early 1980s Italian Majolica Ceramic white dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Monumental and Expressive Italian Majolica Midcentury White-Glazed Horse Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
A monumental and expressive Italian Majolica midcentury white-glazed horse head; this expressive
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Hen Sculpture, White, Brown and Green Color, France 18th Cetury
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Magnificent Majolica, with splendid brown and green-white colors. This sculpture was made in the
Category

Antique 18th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery, Majolica

Antique Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Pearland, TX
A wonderful antique Palissy majolica plate with a large lobster and other crustaceans. Anterior rim
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Vintage 1920s French Late Victorian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate
Antique Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate
H 2.3 in W 7.4 in D 7.4 in
1970s Life Size Italian Terracotta Dalmatian Dog Figurine with Majolica Glaze
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage ceramic Dalmatian dog with cute red bow and adorable eyes, marked Italy on the base. Height: 60 cm.
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Large-Scale Majolica Lobster by Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro (Portugal, 1846-1905)
By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro
Located in Dallas, TX
RARE / LARGE SCALE Portuguese Majolica / Palissy ware lobster on cabbage by artist / ceramist
Category

Antique 19th Century Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen
By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid century tall Italian animal figurine Ceramic decorative Turkey Tureen with ladle Vitrine
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Vintage Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate 10"
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Palissy ware plate decorated with a central lobster figure which is surrounded by oyster and clam shells protruding from the edges.
Category

20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Terracotta Majolica Dog Normandy Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Terra Cotta Majolica Dog Normandy Circa 1900. decorated with Cornflowers called Barbeaux in
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Terracotta Majolica Dog Normandy Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Terra Cotta Majolica Dog Normandy Circa 1900. decorated with Cornflowers called Barbeaux in
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Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Art Deco Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Macaw Parrot Porcelain Bird Figure
By Capodimonte, Guido Cacciapuoti
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Art Deco tall Italian animal Figurine Ceramic Parrot Macaw on a tree trunk Material: porcelain
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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Large Pair of Majolica Terra Cotta Eagles
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Opposing pair of lifesize Majolica or glazed terra cotta eagles. Executed with fine detail right
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20th Century Italian Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

French Ceramic Majolica Sculpture of Monkey Playing Tambourine
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Whimsical French ceramic majolica hand-painted pottery sculpture of a money playing the tambourine
Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

French Terra Cotta Majolica Cat Normandy Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Terracotta Majolica Cat Normandy Circa 1900. decorated with Cornflowers called Barbeaux in
Category

Antique Early 1900s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Capodimonte, 19th Century Italian Pair of Majolica Griffons
By Capodimonte
Located in North Miami, FL
Capodimonte 19th Century Italian opposing pair of majolica crowned and winged griffon figures. Both
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Antique 19th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Mottahedeh White Glazed Majolica Recumbent Lion Figure after Kaendler
By Johann Joachim Kaendler, Mottahedeh
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This large majolica lion figurine was made by Porcelain de Cuernavaca for the Mottahedeh company
Category

Late 20th Century Mexican Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Unusual 19th Century Large Eel Form Majolica Pottery Pitcher
Located in Atlanta, GA
European, 19th century. An incredibly unusual and interesting majolica pitcher. The water pitcher
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Antique 19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Vintage Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate, Caldas Da Rainha, Portugal
Located in Tampa, FL
Vintage Portuguese palissy style majolica plate depicting a lobster on deep green with mussels
Category

Vintage 1970s Portuguese Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Italian Majolica Midcentury Terracotta Glazed Roaring Seated Lion Sculpture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A truly fierce Italian midcentury representation of the King of the Jungle. This Leo made from sculpted and hand formed terra cotta with a hand painted and glazed finish is ready to ...
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Terracotta, Paint

Italy Majolica sculpted fish attributed to Eugenio Pattarino mid century Gambino
By Eugenio Pattarino
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Spectacular modeled fish sculpture with majolica glaze in muilticolors similar to Eugenio Pattarino
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

19th Majolica Palissy Snake and Lizard Wall Platter Jose Alves Cunha
By José Alves Cunha 1
Located in Bradenton, FL
Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style signed Jose Alves Cunha (Caldas da Rainha
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Antique 19th Century Portuguese Rustic Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Italian Griffon Majolica Terracotta Pedestals on Plinths. Circa 1850
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Italian Neoclassical Griffon Majolica terracotta pedestals with flanking circular floral
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Antique 1850s Italian Neoclassical Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Facing Pair of Early to Mid-20th Century Regal, Majolica Lion Figures
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of very regal seated Majolica lions, a white glaze over a terracotta base, great condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian British Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Pair of Majolica Ceramic Pelican Birds in Yellow Cream and Black, a Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A pair of tall handmade hand-painted ceramic majolica pelican birds. Each bird is glazed in cream
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Signed Paul Comolera
By Paul Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1880, the Majolica composition is at once a flower vase and a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Attributed to Comolera
By Paul Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
, the Majolica composition is at once a flower vase and a rooster sculpture. The elegant barbotine
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Egyptian Inspired Sgraffito Glazed Terracotta Cat with Floral Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
to the late 20th century and is a fine representative of the centuries old Italian majolica tradition.
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Rooster Vase Signed Jerome Massier
By Jerome Massier
Located in Dallas, TX
) Vallauris P. M. The tall antique Majolica chicken has an expressive face and stands next to a vase that
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Antique Late 19th Century French Country Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Late 20th Century French Hand-Painted Barbotine Ceramic Rooster from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
This large colorful Majolica rooster was crafted in Normandy, circa 1980. Hand painted in the blue
Category

Late 20th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair Italian Terracotta Ceramic Foo Dog Garden Seats, Stools or Side Table 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
An outstanding pair of two Foo Dog statues in glazed and hand painted terracotta. Perfectly placed on a pedestal, lifelike and life-size representations of this majestic being, stern...
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Majolica

Antique 19th Century American Yellow-Ware Pottery Recumbent Lion Sculpture
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Majolica pottery recumbent lion sculpture. It is very unusual in superb quality majolica
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Antique 19th Century American Colonial Animal Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

Bavent Ceramic Hare or Rabbit Model, French 1890s
By Bavent
Located in South Salem, NY
its time. Fashioned from terracotta majolica and adorned with a cool white glaze, the hare's lifelike
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Antique Late 19th Century French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy
By Umberto Ghersi
Located in Milan, Italy
descendant of a family of Albisola majolica makers Umberto Ghersi, born in 1913 in Albisola, painter
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy
Ceramic Sculpture by Umberto Ghersi, Italy
H 16.93 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Majestic Rooster in Barbotine, Early 20th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
is a typically French name, in other countries it is called majolica - it is a paste made of sand
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20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Hand Carved Terracotta Horse Sculpture by Ugo Zaccagnini
By Ugo Zaccagnini
Located in Miami, FL
per Fabbricazione della Maioliche Artistiche “ (The Society for Industrial Fabrication of Majolica Art
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20th Century Italian Animal Sculptures

Materials

Clay

"Nude on Horseback, " Art Deco Sculpture by Else Bach for Karlsruhe
By Else Bach
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The large and rare Majolica group consisting of a nude male figure riding a horse was sculpted by
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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Pekingese Puppy 18th Century French Faience Made in Rouen Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
from French as a term for Italian Majolica from Faenza in northern Italy. The invention of a white
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Animal Sculptures

Materials

Faience

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Massier, circa 1900
By Jerome Massier Fils
Located in Austin, TX
Art Nouveau green Majolica frog who playing mandolin unsigned Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900. The
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Figurative Sculptures

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare Dutch Majolica Plate with Tulip, Early 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A rare Dutch Majolica plate with a decoration of a tulip. Northern Netherlands, probably made in
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Antique Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Italian Majolica Palissy-Type Inkstand
Located in Dallas, TX
Italian majolica Palissy type pottery inkstand in the form of a leaf with fruit, burds and lizard
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Antique 19th Century Italian Minimalist Porcelain

Materials

Majolica

Italian Majolica Palissy-Type Inkstand
Italian Majolica Palissy-Type Inkstand
H 8 in W 8.5 in D 1,075 in
19th Century Majolica Cart with Donkey & Birds Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica cart with donkey & birds signed Delphin Massier. The Massier are known for
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Antique 1890s French Country Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Large 19th Century Majolica Vase with Birds Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large rare Majolica triple vase with birds, very colorful signed Delphin Massier. Completely
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Antique 1880s French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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Majolica With Animals For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of majolica with animals for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique majolica with animals was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, earthenware and majolica. There are all kinds of majolica with animals available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Majolica with animals made by Art Nouveau designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many majolica with animals are appealing in their simplicity, but Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse, Jerome Massier and Hugo Lonitz & Co. produced popular majolica with animals that are worth a look.

How Much are Majolica With Animals?

Prices for majolica with animals can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, majolica with animals begin at $650 and can go as high as $4,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,600.
Questions About Majolica With Animals
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A majolica plate is a decorative piece of pottery that has a round flat shape. It is a heavy clay vessel that features a painted and glazed enamel finish. It emerged from 15th-century Italy but quickly became popular in Spain. Later examples come from Victorian England. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica plates.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A majolica jardiniere is an ornamental stand for holding planters and flower pots that is made out of a type of earthenware pottery called majolica. It has a high-gloss finish and vibrant colors achieved through the use of lead glaze. Shop a selection of jardinieres on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    A majolica print is a print used on textiles, apparel and accessories that draws inspiration from majolica tin-glazed pottery produced during the Italian Renaissance. Often, the prints incorporate intricate scrollwork, fruit and flowers and show off vibrant blue, orange and yellow colors. Shop a variety of apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Antique majolica is a type of Victorian earthenware characterized by beautifully-colored lead glazes. It first appeared in the 1850s and is highly sought after today. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique majolica from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Minton Majolica is a type of glazing process for pottery. Created at the Minton factory in London, Majolica is a low-temperature, colored lead glaze used on earthenware pottery. You’ll find a selection of antique Milton Majolica pieces from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Palissy majolica is a combination of terms. Famed French potter Bernard Palissy’s ceramics were known as rusticware to him, but his novel polychrome lead-glazed look with naturalistic scenes were so highly regarded that the style became known as Palissyware. Centuries later, in the Palissy style, Minton & Co. created their Palissy ware, which later became known as majolica. Find a collection of expertly vetted Palissy art from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, majolica is a type of pottery. Artisans produce it from a heavy clay with a rich brown color and then finish it with enamel, paint and glaze. The style of pottery emerged during the mid 19th century. Find a variety of majolica pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Majolica refers to tin-glazed pottery that features a white background with brightly colored hues painted on top. The colors are applied as underglazes or to the unfired glaze and then fired to hold them in place forever. This technique was widely used in the Renaissance period in northern and central Italy. Shop a range of antique and vintage majolica on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if majolica is real, look closely at the glazed finish. If you notice uneven coloration, drips, runs or other imperfections, the pottery is unlikely to be authentic. On 1stDibs, you can shop a range of expertly vetted majolica pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Majolica pottery comes primarily from Italy, Mexico and Spain. The earliest examples of the glazed pottery originate from Italy and date back to the Renaissance. By the 19th century, many workshops in Europe produced majolica pieces. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of majolica pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 25, 2024
    Yes, Bordallo is majolica pottery. Majolica is the term for pottery that features a tin glaze and colorful details hand-painted on a white background. Bordallo Pinheiro is well known for using traditional Portuguese techniques to produce pottery in the majolica style. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Bordallo Pinheiro pottery.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no difference between maiolica and majolica pottery, they are simply variations of the same name. Majolica/maiolica is earthenware with a tin-glazed white enamel finish that was made in Italian. Other names for tin-glazed pottery are faience or delftware. Shop a large selection of Italian pottery on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Rosa Bonheur painted animals because she had a deep love for them. The French artist also produced realistic sculptures depicting various animals. Animals were a part of her daily life, as she had many pets, including lions, sheep, horses and gazelles. You'll find a range of Rosa Bonheur art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
    The most famous animal sculptor of all time is arguably Antoine-Louis Barye. The French artist was acclaimed not only for his skill but also as the founder of what became known as the French Animalier School. Barye's specialty was wild game such as lions, tigers and elephants, but he also created equestrian groups and mythological figures, typically in bronze. In order to realistically depict animal anatomy, he spent much time at the Jardin des Plantes menagerie in Paris. Explore a variety of Antoine-Louis Barye sculptures on 1stDibs.

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