Victorian Majolica Jardiniere Renaissance Minton, circa 1876
By Minton
Located in Austin, TX
Classical style for this large Majolica jardiniere or table centre signed Minton and dated 1876 cherubs handles and masks on each side of Renaissance Revival. On the middle of 19th c...
Majolica, Ceramic
Antique 19th c. French Glazed Earthenware Majolica Pottery Models of Rhinoceros
Located in Litchfield, CT
Pair antique 19th century French glazed earthenware models of rhinoceros. Each figure stands atop a rectangular grassy plinth. Exceptional quality and detail. A true left/right pa...
Majolica
Vase Vessel Ceramic Centerpiece Ornament Aquamarine Majolica Flower Holder Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Large majolic vase in green aquamarine color, glazed in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that enhance its forms beautifully. Its po...
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Worcester Majolica Frog, Monkey and Tortoise Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Royal Worcester Majolica vase which features a frog riding on the back of a monkey, which is sitting on the back of a tortoise. A bamboo vase behind...
Majolica
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Dog Spill Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Jerome Massier Fils French Majolica vase which features a hunting dog stood in front of a tree trunk. Coloration: cream, brown, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks ...
Majolica
Jerome Massier Majolica Camel with Baskets Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Jerome Massier Majolica figural which features a camel with pannier baskets either side. Coloration: brown, green, ochre, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for the Jerom...
Majolica
Vintage Majolica Scalloped Vase Hunting Bird, Italy 1950s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking cylinder shaped vase features hand painted majolica decor on off-white background. Sculptural scalloped surfaces guide the eye along the lines of the piece and add dimention...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Brown Westhead Moore and Co. Majolica Belted Suitcase Box and Cover
By Brown, Westhead & Moore/Cauldon
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore Co. Majolica box and cover which features a suitcase (perhaps), with two belt straps either side of a twisted rope handle. Coloration: cobalt blue, brown, ochre,...
Majolica
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Tureen circa 1930.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Majolica 'Jumbo' Elephant Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Majolica figure which features 'Jumbo', the elephant. Jumbo was obtained by London Zoo in 1865 as a two year old, where he became a favorite attraction. This model can also be found ...
Majolica
Pair of Urbino Style Majolica Vases, Early 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
With entwined serpent handles, painted in colors on both sides of the bodies with biblical scenes.
Majolica
Pair of 19th Century Italian Capodimonte Majolica Ewers with Bacchic Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
This extraordinary pair of monumental Capodimonte majolica ewers was crafted in Italy circa 1870. Standing over 3 feet tall (36.75 inches high) and measuring 12.5 inches in diameter,...
Majolica
Ceramic Moon Jar by Bottega Vignoli (40cm diameter) Hand-Painted Majolica Italy
Located in London, GB
Mediterranea moon jar, Hand-Painted Majolica with full-fire reduction firing, 40 cm diameter. Unique piece. Availble in the following diam. sizes: 40cm / 30cm / 25cm Bottega Vigno...
Ceramic, Majolica
Contemporary Italian Hunter Green Majolica Crown Bowl with Pure Gold Accents
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Italian contemporary post-modern Work of Art in the shape of a castle crown in majolica, exclusive design by Ceramica Gatti, an Art Studio of long tradition and Designer Ettore Sotts...
Gold, Enamel
Gaudin French Majolica Horse
By Jean Gaudin, Atelier Primavera au Printemps
Located in Queens, NY
French 1940s Majolica stylized horse with extended legs & head arched towards back in pale blue with white mane & tail (att: PRIMIVERA/GAUDIN)
Majolica
Contemporary Italian Apple Jade Green Majolica Crown Bowl with Platinum Accents
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handmade Italian post-modern Work of Art in the shape of a Fleur de Lys crown in majolica, exclusive design by Ceramica Gatti, a long tradition studio and famous designe...
Enamel
Italian Modern Silver Platinum White Majolica Crown Vase with Orange Green Dots
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handmade Italian Work of Art, a decorative vase in the shape of a crown in majolica, exclusive for Cosulich Interiors & Antiques by Ceramica Gatti, a long tradition Stud...
Platinum, Enamel
Wedgwood Majolica Leaf Dish
Located in Tampa, FL
A small antique Wedgwood green majolica leaf dish. Circa late 19th century, England.
Majolica
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase from Montigny
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful antique majolica urn was sculpted in Montigny sur Loing, France, circa 1880. Tall and round in shape, the ceramic vessel features a tall, elegant form with a flared rim...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$495Sale Price|28% Off
Antique Majolica Sculpture
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Antique Majolica sculpture.
Majolica
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
19th Century Majolica Figural Jardinière by Henri Giraud, Mark for Choisy-Le Roy
By H. Boulanger & Cie, Choisy-le-Roi, Henri Giraud
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Charming French late 19th century Majolica figural jardinière (planter) modeled as a young Neapolitan vintner boy balancing a weaved bask...
Ceramic, Majolica
Spanish Majolica Statue of John the Baptist
Located in Kent, Dover
A Spanish (Catalan) tin glazed Majolica statue of St. John the Baptist.
Majolica
$960Sale Price|20% Off
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 incised and appears almost enameled. It is signed or inscribed by the artist on the b...
Majolica
Early 20th Century French Barbotine Venetian Boat Figural Centerpiece
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring a touch of theatrical Belle Époque charm into an interior with this highly decorative antique French barbotine composition crafted circa 1900. Richly hand-painted in vibrant pa...
Majolica, Porcelain
Glazed Majolica Statute, Carlo Lorenzetti for Pietro Melandri, 1934
Located in Roma, IT
Diana the Huntress is an original decorative object realized by Carlo Lorenzetti for Pietro Melandri in 1934. Original Faenza Ceramics. Original glazed majolica. Good condition...
Majolica
Pair of 20th Century Italian Hand-Painted Porcelain Capodimonte Wall Platters
By Capodimonte
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful pair of majolica wall plates would elevate any living room, kitchen, or dining room wall. Created in Italy circa 1980 and done in the Capodimonte style with high relief, each barbotine...
Majolica, Porcelain
Antique Monumental Majolica Palissy Style Urn 19th C.
By Bernard Palissy
Located in Norwalk, CT
This historically relevant vase stands at almost 4 feet tall, bringing a striking amount of presence to any room where it is displayed. This urn has been expertly crafted in the style of Bernard Palissy, famed 16th century ceramic artist known for his 'rustic' style and use of nature imagery. In the case of this large floor urn...
Earthenware, Majolica
19th Century French Majolica Hunting Dog Jardinière and Cache Pot Set
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a buffet or console with this exceptional antique Majolica ensemble composed of a large jardinière and two matching cache pots. Crafted in France circa 1880, each faience pl...
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Boy on Basket Box
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a vanity or console with this whimsical ceramic box. Crafted in France circa 1950, the piece depicts a young boy reclining in a relaxed pose atop a woven-basket–style base, ...
Ceramic, Majolica
$1,500 / item
SACA Sesto Fiorentino 1950's Italian Maiolica Vase
By Saca
Located in Mexico City, MX
A 1950's Italian green and orange majolica vase with liquid gold lines by SACA Sesto Fiorentino. The vase shows a classical style festive scene in high relief. The top shows the liqu...
Majolica
Contemporary Ceramic Vase, Turquoise, Brown, Collectible Design, Handmade Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The "Abisso Caraibi" vase, crafted and painted by hand in Italy, draws inspiration from the mysterious depths of the ocean. Its unique coloring technique ensures that no two pieces a...
Ceramic, Majolica
Ceramic Spherical Vase Hand-Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Byzantium Moon Jar, 2026 Hand-Painted Majolica with Full-Fire Reduction firing, 28 cm diameter. Unique piece. Bottega Vignoli, based in Faenza—the historic heart of Italian majo...
Ceramic, Majolica
Sky Medium Ceramic Bowl Hand Painted Glazed Majolica Italian Contemporary
Located in London, GB
SKY - Medium ceramic bowl by Pantoù Ceramics, hand thrown and hand painted glazed earthenware. All unique pieces, Italy, 2021. Measure: 22cm diameter...
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century French Vallauris J. Massier Majolica Duck Wall Platter
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in Vallauris, Southern France circa 1890, this antique Majolica wall platter by J. Massier beautifully captures the naturalistic charm for which the Massier atelier is renown...
Ceramic, Majolica
Early 20th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Decorative Dish with Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
Display your fruit or other perishables in this colorful antique Majolica dish. Created in Provence, France crafted, circa 1920, the decorative p...
Ceramic, Majolica
Contemporary Italian Enameled Black White Majolica Crown Bowl & Platinum Accents
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handmade Italian work of art, a bowl in the shape of a crown in majolica by Ceramica Gatti, a long tradition studio and famous designer Ettore Sottsass' favorite. This A...
Platinum, Enamel
Italian Modern Silver Platinum White Majolica Crown Vase with Orange Green Dots
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handmade Italian Work of Art, a decorative vase in the shape of a crown in majolica, exclusive for Cosulich Interiors & Antiques by Ceramica Gatti, a long tradition Stud...
Platinum, Enamel
Early 20th Century French Barbotine Faience Wall Cornucopia Dated 1915
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen wall with this elegant antique cornucopia vase. Crafted in France, and made of faience, the vase features acorn and leaf motifs on branch form, all in high relief....
Faience, Majolica
Royal Worcester Majolica Putti in Gondola Dish
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Royal Worcester Majolica figural dish which features a putto seated on a gondola boat, with an eagle figurehead. Colouration: turquoise, white, brown, are...
Majolica
$3,269Sale Price|20% Off
Orange and Blue Ceramic Vase Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Bottega Vignoli, Borgia conical vase, 2022 hand painted majolica 17cm x 37cm height. Unique piece. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics...
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century French Barbotine Majolica Covered Sugar Bowl with Cow Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Bring whimsical French country charm to a kitchen or breakfast room with this colorful antique Majolica sugar bowl. Crafted in France circa 1880, the ceramic...
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-Century French Barbotine Majolica Jardinière with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table, buffet, or console with this expressive antique French barbotine jardinière, crafted circa 1950. The sculptural cachepot features an elegant double-compartme...
Ceramic, Majolica
Ceramic Moon Jar by Bottega Vignoli Hand-Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Borgia Moon Jar, Hand-Painted Majolica with full-fire reduction firing, 40 cm diameter. Unique piece. Bottega Vignoli, based in Faenza—the historic heart of Italian majolica—off...
Ceramic, Majolica
Contemporary Italian Enameled Black White Majolica Crown Bowl & Platinum Accents
By Cosulich Interiors & Antiques
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary handmade Italian work of art, a bowl in the shape of a crown in majolica by Ceramica Gatti, a long tradition studio and famous designer Ettore Sottsass' favorite. This A...
Platinum, Enamel
$3,705Sale Price / item|15% Off
Ceramic Moon Jar by Bottega Vignoli (30cm diameter) Hand-Painted Majolica Italy
Located in London, GB
Mediterranea moon jar, Hand-Painted Majolica with full-fire reduction firing, 30 cm diameter. Unique piece. Availble in the following diam. sizes: 40cm / 30cm / 20cm. The price of th...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica
Jazz Tromba Majolica Vase by Ambrogio Pozzi for Rometti Umbertide
By Rometti Ceramics 1, Ambrogio Pozzi
Located in Milan, Italy
Tromba vase designed by Ambrogio Pozzi and produced by Ceramiche Rometti Umbertide in 2006. Signed. The majolica vase, covered in matt black enamel, is part of the Jazz series, forme...
Majolica
Garibaldi at Calatafimi, Decorative Majolica, Late 19th Century
Located in Roma, IT
This Garibaldi at Calatafimi is an original decorative majolica object realized in Sicily, Italy by Italian manufacture during the end of 19th century. This very rare painted maj...
Majolica
$3,487Sale Price|20% Off
Teal Ceramic Vase with Floral Decor Hand Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Bottega Vignoli, Floral decor vase, 2022 hand painted majolica 17cm x 37cm height. Unique piece. Art Nouveau floral inspired decor. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics based in Faenza, one of the most representative ceramic production centres in Italy. Founded in 1976 by sisters Saura (b.1956) and Ivana (b. 1948), Bottega Vignoli stands out for its limited production, accurate details and skilful experimentation resulting in stunning unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. Their style is immediately recognizable and expressly follows the path...
Ceramic, Majolica
$5,095Sale Price|15% Off
Large Byzantium Moon Jar Hand Painted Ceramic Italy Contemporary Maiolica
Located in London, GB
Byzantium moon jar, 2024, hand-painted maiolica fired with full reduction firing 40 cm diameter, unique piece. Winner of the Best Object Ceramic & Glass at LAPADA Art & Ant...
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century Red Glazed Jardiniere With Lion Head Masks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Jardiniere with lion head masks and garland detailing decorated with blended rich red majolica glaze.
Majolica
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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