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Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880
Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880

Antique French Onnaing Majolica Pumpkin Cachepot Jardiniere Planter, circa 1880

By Onnaing

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica pumpkin cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large size decorated with vibr...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910
20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910

20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Vase by Gerbing & Stephan, AT ca. 1910

By Gerbing & Stephan

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

Remarkable, rare Art Nouveau majolica vase by the world famous manufactory of Gerbing & Stephan from the early period in Austria around 1910. The beautiful shaped grey blue color...

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Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vallauris Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Oxblood Faience, France, 1950s
Vallauris Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Oxblood Faience, France, 1950s

Vallauris Ceramic Centerpiece Bowl, Oxblood Faience, France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Valencia, VC

Large Vallauris Hand-Made Faience Ceramic Centerpiece, France, 1950s An absolutely stunning large ceramic fruit bowl or centerpiece, featuring an intricate sculptural body in rich o...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain
Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain

Vintage Animal Figure Figural Group Italian Ceramic XL Roosters Porcelain

By Guido Cacciapuoti, Capodimonte, Giuseppe Armani

Located in Wommelgem, VAN

Art Deco mid Century Italian porcelain 2 roosters on a tree trunk Material: Porcelain, Ceramic, Tin glazed Design: In the manner of Cacciapuoti Origin: Italy, first half 20th century...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Baroque Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain

Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm
Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm

Antique Blue Art Nouveau Vase Rococo Style 38cm

By Gustave De Bruyn

Located in Poperinge, BE

Ceramic vase made of majolica earthenware, elaborately decorated with a typical Art Nouveau design, featuring leaves, stems, and curves inspired by the rocaille or rococo style, circ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890
Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890. Height / 4 inches. Lenght / 5.2 by 2.5 inches.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Large Handled 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase
Large Handled 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase

Large Handled 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase

Located in Austin, TX

Large 19th Century French Majolica Flowers Vase, Impressionist period and style. 22 inches Height.  

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1880s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s
Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

Vallauris Yellow White Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Bowl / Ashtray, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French Mid-Century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in yellow, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves Cache Pots Luneville Circa 1890
Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves Cache Pots Luneville Circa 1890

Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves Cache Pots Luneville Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves signed Luneville Cache Pots Circa 1890, H / 7 inches , D / 9 inches by 7 inches.

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy
Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy

Ceramic Hand-Painted Candlestick Candle Holder by DeSimone, Italy

By Giovanni DeSimone, DeSimone

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This vintage figural candlestick by Giovanni Desimone Italy is a unique and eye-catching piece of decorative art. DeSimone was a renowned Italian ceramicist and designer who worked in the mid-20th century, known for his whimsical and colorful ceramic sculptures...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine
French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine

French Art Nouveau Majolica Planter Jardiniere by Hector Guimard Barbotine

By Gustave De Bruyn, Hector Guimard

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Hector Guimard was a renowned French architect and designer who is best known for his Art Nouveau style. He was born in Lyon in 1867 and later moved to Paris, where he became a promi...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium
Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium

Art Nouveau Faience Handled Vase with Drip Glaze, Belgium

By Thulin, Wasmuel Majolica, Denbac

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking large ceramic vase features the organic, rounded shape with 3 curved, free-flowing decorative handles. It is decorated in characteristic Belgian Art Nouveau style with the u...

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Early 20th Century Belgian Art Nouveau Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Majolica Stork Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant and rare Majolica stork with a bamboo vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels an...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Bitossi Large Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
Bitossi Large Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

Bitossi Large Ceramic Vase by Aldo Londi, Mid-Century Modern, 1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi

Located in Valencia, VC

Rare Bitossi for Ceramiche Paoli Large Vase – Mid-Century Neolithic-Inspired Design A striking example of Aldo Londi’s masterful work, this large ceramic vase embodies the timeless influence of Neolithic utility pottery, reinterpreted through Bitossi’s signature craftsmanship. Featuring the iconic sgraffito hand decor, inspired by Etruscan ceramics, this piece is part of the Sahara line, distinguished by its earthy, textured aesthetic. Unlike the standard Bitossi Sahara...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica, Stoneware

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Oranges Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching realistic Majolica oranges jug / pitcher in orange and green glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a bunch of ...

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Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Art Nouveau Vase Majolica Gustave De Bruyn 29cm
French Art Nouveau Vase Majolica Gustave De Bruyn 29cm

French Art Nouveau Vase Majolica Gustave De Bruyn 29cm

By Gustave De Bruyn

Located in Poperinge, BE

Beautiful French Art Nouveau vase made of polychrome crackle majolica earthenware, decorated with peonies and floral motifs, numbered and marked on the bottom. Gustave De Bruyn (Leu...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. It is approx. 32 inches high, 20 inches wide and 13 inches deep. Made of Ma...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Large Majolica Wild Rose Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Large Majolica Wild Rose Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900

Large Majolica Wild Rose Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Large Majolica Wild Rose Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900. H / 10.5 inches , L / 11.3 inches , D / 6 inches. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and p...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Surrealistic Faience Vase-Pitcher by Alabbo Amalki, Italy, 1960s
Surrealistic Faience Vase-Pitcher by Alabbo Amalki, Italy, 1960s

Surrealistic Faience Vase-Pitcher by Alabbo Amalki, Italy, 1960s

Located in Valencia, VC

Unique Surrealistic Faience / Majolica Vase-Pitcher with Seahorse Handle by Alabbo Amalki, RC Italy A very unique and highly decorative faience (majolica) vase-pitcher, showcasing a...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Faience, Majolica

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Floral Decor, Italy Mid Century
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Floral Decor, Italy Mid Century

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase with Floral Decor, Italy Mid Century

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Unusual vase with complex, slightly textured glaze features applied relief in shape of abstract flowers and leaves. Top and bottom parts of the vase are decorated with delicate gree...

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Mid Century Vase by Deruta Italy
Mid Century Vase by Deruta Italy

Mid Century Vase by Deruta Italy

By Deruta

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A unique piece by the renowned producer Deruta of Umbria, Italy. This piece is produced in the 1950's and has a greek motif in vibrant pink, white, black and gold. The condition is p...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875
Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875

Rare Minton Majolica Posy Vase, circa 1875

By Minton

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Minton Majolica Posy small vase modelled as three upright yellow bamboo canes all supported on an earthy ground.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Barbotine Plate w. Wirework Basket Bowl Dish
Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Barbotine Plate w. Wirework Basket Bowl Dish

Antique Villeroy & Boch Majolica Barbotine Plate w. Wirework Basket Bowl Dish

By Villeroy & Boch

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

Beautiful antique Majolica plate or shallow bowl by Villeroy & Boch Schramberg, dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The glazed ceramic plate features a richly modelled...

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Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Metal, Wire

Majolica Palissy Fish Jardiniere School of Paris, circa 1880
Majolica Palissy Fish Jardiniere School of Paris, circa 1880

Majolica Palissy Fish Jardiniere School of Paris, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

19th century Palissy footed wood box jardiniere School of Paris. A large spotted fish on the front of the jardiniere surrounded by leaves and white dai...

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1880s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s
Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s

Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Pitcher by Vallauris, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. Manufactured by Vallauris, France, 1950s Eye-catching hand painted brown, orange and blue-green large Majolica ceramic vase, fish glug jug...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Large, life size Majolica stump / sculpture, attr. Gustavsberg ca 1900
Large, life size Majolica stump / sculpture, attr. Gustavsberg ca 1900

Large, life size Majolica stump / sculpture, attr. Gustavsberg ca 1900

By Gustavsberg

Located in Uppsala, SE

Large majolica stump from around late 19th century or early 20th century, attributed to Swedish manufacturer Gustavsberg who produced this modell. This example is though unmarked but...

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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s
Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s

Pair of White Majolica Ceramic Doves, Italy 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

The vintage porcelain or ceramic dove figurines feature finely detailed bodies, artfully hand painted with light green accents on bright white majolica glaze, creating a reserved, natural color palette of white and tone-on-tone green. The birds are realistically sculpted with wide, flowing tails, standing calmly with their heads slightly turned. They are not mirror images of each other; each presents subtle differences in posture, adding visual interest and another layer of complexity to the set. Highly detailed figurines convey a touch of historical elegance and whimsical charm of traditional Italian country style. Each sculpture is marked with ITALY and model numbers on the inner surfaces. While many Italian artists and studios created their version of dove figurine, most of them are stylistically different from this pair; Bitossi and Zaccagnini birds have more streamlined, Modernist silhouettes, and the doves created for Raymor were less detailed and intentionally less realistic, as well as most often marked with distributor name in writing. We're attributing the pair to Mottahedeh, who sourced Italian majolica in similar style; the pieces will be simply marked ITALY and Mottahedeh will add their paper stickers. As the sculptures are quite old, the stickers often get lost or destroyed. The convenient size and small footprint allows the set to be used in a multiple ways, such as dining room centerpiece, console table accent, shelf or fireplace mantel decoration...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Antique Onnaing Majolica Love Birds Parakeets Jardiniere Cachepot, Circa 1880
Antique Onnaing Majolica Love Birds Parakeets Jardiniere Cachepot, Circa 1880

Antique Onnaing Majolica Love Birds Parakeets Jardiniere Cachepot, Circa 1880

By Onnaing

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous antique French Onnaing majolica barbotine love birds parakeets cachepot / jardiniere / planter, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This fine jardiniere is a nice large s...

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of 2 fishs, seaweeds, shells, onion , oyster. Nautical style. 10 inches diameter  

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Jasba Fat Lava Op Art Vase Earthy Colors Western Germany Ceramic
Jasba Fat Lava Op Art Vase Earthy Colors Western Germany Ceramic

Jasba Fat Lava Op Art Vase Earthy Colors Western Germany Ceramic

By Jasba

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Jasba N3221120 vase is a part of N series of objects; this series covers a large segment of Jasba’s production. Items within the series come in a wide variety of forms and decors, a...

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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug
19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug

19th Century English Majolica Gurgling Fish Pitcher Jug

Located in Pearland, TX

A superb antique English majolica glazed ceramic gurgling fish pitcher or glug jug, circa 1880. Maker's mark on reverse. This whimsical fish pitcher has a stylish design in a lovely ...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box
A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box

A rare early 20th-century French majolica "barbotine" crab trinket box

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A French majolica "barbotine" trinket box or catchall from the early 20th century, crafted in the shape of a crab. The lid, representing the crab’s shell, opens to reveal a storage c...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Revival Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880
Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

Rare Majolica Box with Oysters and Snail Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica box with oysters and snail signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy Le Roi, circa 1880. Measures: Height / 8", length / 15" on 6.5".

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1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Karlsruhe Majolika Manufactory Sculpture, Dogs, Dachshund, Germany, 20th Century
Karlsruhe Majolika Manufactory Sculpture, Dogs, Dachshund, Germany, 20th Century

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...

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Early 20th Century German Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Frog with Mandolin Delphin Massier, circa 1900
Majolica Frog with Mandolin Delphin Massier, circa 1900

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 known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings.

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Ginori 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Big Majolica Vase
Ginori 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Big Majolica Vase

Ginori 19th Century Italian Renaissance Style Big Majolica Vase

By Richard Ginori

Located in Brescia, IT

Big Majolica vase Ginori Italy, 1850-1890 Very good codiction Difetto di cottura sotto la base (vedere fotografia)

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Late 19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase with Floral Motifs
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase with Floral Motifs

19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase with Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

This impressive antique French barbotine vase is a masterful example of faience artistry, distinguished by its richly applied floral relief and painterly glaze. Standing 27 inches ta...

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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Faience, Majolica

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960
Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

Fanciullacci Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid Horse Relief Italy 1950s-1960

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage pottery dresser box features a minimal rectangular form with matching lid and Mid Century Modern relief and sgraffito decor. A prancing horse motif is done in brigh...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic
Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic

Vase Painted Two-handled Amphora Majolica Renaissance Vessel Italian Ceramic

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

This large luxurious amphora, in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, is characterized by a dense presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that decorate the v...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris
Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris

Mid-Century Large Oval Majolica Palissy Fish & Lobster Platter Vallauris

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Large oval Majolica Palissy wall platter Vallauris, circa 1950. Large fishes, lobster, seaweeds, shells. From Provence. Measures: Length / 22.5 inches on 9 inches, height / 2.5 inche...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French 1950s Bird Tiles Trinket Box in Ceramic and Wood
French 1950s Bird Tiles Trinket Box in Ceramic and Wood

French 1950s Bird Tiles Trinket Box in Ceramic and Wood

By Mithé Espelt

Located in Barcelona, ES

Mid-Century Modern hinged wooden box with colorful birds ceramic tiles top, France 1950s. This exquisite vintage rectangular box is all constructed in wood. Beautiful hand-painted ti...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Wood, Majolica, Ceramic

Small Lonitz Majolica Snipe Wall Plaque
Small Lonitz Majolica Snipe Wall Plaque

Small Lonitz Majolica Snipe Wall Plaque

By Hugo Lonitz & Co.

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Lonitz Majolica wall plaque which features a snipe. Coloration: Cream, grey, brown, are predominant.  

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1880s German Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

18th Century Italian Blue & White Faience Albarelli Apothecary Jar Pair
18th Century Italian Blue & White Faience Albarelli Apothecary Jar Pair

18th Century Italian Blue & White Faience Albarelli Apothecary Jar Pair

Located in Forney, TX

A remarkable pair of two antique European tin-glazed earthenware apothecary jars. circa 1770 Originally used as medicinal pottery jars that held ointments and dry drugs at apothecar...

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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Earthenware, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Cheetah Cub Figurine in Majolica Pottery by Ronzan Italy, 1950's
Cheetah Cub Figurine in Majolica Pottery by Ronzan Italy, 1950's

Cheetah Cub Figurine in Majolica Pottery by Ronzan Italy, 1950's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Very nice expressive Ronzan Italian majolica cheetah cub figurine. Signed to the base in black script: RONZAN MADE IN ITALY 1571/A. Dating from arou...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Pottery

Antique and Vintage Majolica Vases, Bowls, Candleholders and Other Decorative Objects

The popularity of Victorian majolica, the gaily colored, metallic-oxide-glazed earthenware, has ebbed and flowed for more than a century. Right now, antique and vintage vases, bowls and other decorative objects appear to be having a moment — again.

Starting in the 1850s, people in the U.S. and the U.K. embraced these affordable housewares with unusual polychrome palettes (turquoise and pink) and whimsical forms (candlesticks shaped like dolphins). By the 1870s, majolica was being mass-produced for an ever-expanding middle class in countries like England, France, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal. Majolica was Art for Everyman. Its popularity coincided with interest in exotic Japonisme and scientific studies by the likes of Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin and John James Audobon.

Despite a similarity in name, Victorian majolica is significantly different in subject matter and form from its Italian forebear, Renaissance maiolica. That earlier earthenware bore gaily painted religious and mythological scenes, and unlike majolica, with its  lively contours, was not molded or three dimensional.

What was the attraction of majolica for the 19th-century collector? “Imagine what it looked like in a Victorian interior, with dark woods, heavy drapes and upholstered chairs and sofas,” says Susan Weber, founder of the Bard Graduate Center in New York. “Majolica is robust and extremely tactile. With its naturalistic shapes, colorful glazes and often humorous themes, it appealed to the growing consumer society.” 

In England, manufacturers like Minton began to produce decorative, relief-molded majolica tiles for the interiors of taverns, train stations, even the famous Queen’s Dairy at Frogmore, on the grounds of Windsor Castle. In 19th-century France, Sèvres and smaller ceramics firms began to reinterpret the snake-decorated platters made by Bernard Palissy, a 16th-century self-taught French potter. The result was a type of majolica called Palissy ware, which, like the originals, was festooned with odd creatures (lobsters, lizards and snakes) modeled by hand.

The late Moroccan-born, Paris-based decorator Alberto Pinto often placed Palissy ware in his clients’ living rooms, posing individual pieces on brackets against a background of stamped, gilded leather. Pinto, in turn, influenced such contemporary decorators as Harry Heissmann of New York. After 1900, people got swept up in the romanticism of Art Nouveau and ceased buying majolica. The 1970s saw a revival of interest, and in 1982, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York, organized “English Majolica,” an exhibition featuring 75 examples from Minton, Wedgwood and George Jones, among other makers. 

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