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, tomato, garlic. From Provence, Mediterranean fishes. Length / 20 inches on 9 inches, ...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Holdcroft Majolica Square Box and Cover
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Holdcroft Majolica square box and cover which features storks, squirrels, blossom and parrot feet. Coloration: cobalt blue, green, turquoise, are predomi...
Majolica
Oversized Glazed Ceramic Gurgle Fish Jug Vase Tall Pitcher, France 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. France, 1950s-1960s Manufactured by Vallauris Ceramics. Eye-catching large green Majolica ceramic va...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
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, crab, oyster. Nautical style. 10 inches diameter
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Palissy Snake Vase Thomas Sergent, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Small Palissy trunk vase with a colored snake around the vase attributed to the School of Paris, circa 1880. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois ...
Majolica
George Jones Majolica Lily Sweetmeat Dish
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica sweetmeat dish which features pond lilies and bulrushes. Pink interior version. Colouration: green, brown, white, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '3395'.
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...
Ceramic, Majolica
Spanish Green Ceramic Jug Vase, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching Andalusian Handled Jar or Vessel in Green Glazed Ceramic. Spain, 1950s This outstanding jar vase has engraved geometric details thorough creating a beautiful pattern. Si...
Ceramic, Majolica
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a flying Bird
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Gouda Workshop of W. J. Oliviers Verswaen (De Swaen) Circa 1625 - 1650 A polychrome Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a flying bird, probably a parrot. This t...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Bird
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Gouda Workshop of W. J. Oliviers Verswaen (De Swaen) Circa 1625 - 1650 A polychrome Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a starling identifiable by its spotted bo...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone
By Aldo Londi, Fratelli Fanciullacci, Guido Gambone
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Unusual twin vase features abstract modernist decor on the front side in beige-brown color that was applied in sgraffito technique and then tinted. The reverse side of the vase is a...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
English Victorian Majolica Sunflower Box Holdcroft Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
English Victorian Majolica Sunflower Box Holdcroft Circa 1890.
Ceramic, Majolica
Cantagalli Majolica Rectangular Ashtray or Tray, Italy 1940-1950
By Cantagalli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage majolica ashtray or catchall tray features elegant rectangular shape with lightly scalloped and textured rim and hand painted abstract garlands decor. Graphic cobalt blue an...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare Set of 5 Small 19th Century Majolica Flowers Vases Delphin Massier. 2 pansies, 2 wild roses , 1 daisy. Table vases decorations , very rare form and size. Around 4 inches height ...
Ceramic, Majolica
A Tall and Slender Antique Hand Painted Italian Majolica Ewer, Naples Circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
Signed on the underside by Gaetano Battaglia of Manifattura Battaglia, this tall hand-painted majolica ewer originates from Naples, Italy, circa 1870. Known as an istoriato (loosely ...
Majolica, Paint
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile with Decoration of a Carnation Flower
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands Circa 1625 – 1650 A finely painted blue and white Dutch Delft tile with the decoration of a Carnation. A highly unusual tile, as in this period, most tiles are still...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Pair of Mid-Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Vases with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautifully sculpted and colorful, this pair of large, antique Majolica vases would be a wonderful addition to a mantel, tabletop or bookshelf. Crafted in France, circa 1950, each ha...
Faience, Majolica
Eichwald Majolica Tobacco Jar with Roosters Pecking the Ground, circa 1870
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Eichwald majolica humidor tobacco jar from the late 19th century, with petite roosters pecking the ground. Created in Austria during the ...
Majolica, Pottery
Rare Majolica Jardinière Squash, Grape and Leaves Wilhelm Schiller & Son
Located in Austin, TX
Rare and unique 19th century Majolica jardinière with squash, grape and leaves signed Ws & S (Wilhelm Schiller & Son).
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Vintage Majolica Ceramic Winking Cat Kitten Figurine, Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage ceramic sculpture features tabby cat or kitten, resting on the pillow with its head slightly lifted and turned to a side. The figurine is decorated with majolica glaze with h...
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery
Large French Majolica Palissy Jardiniere Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Palissy jardinière with leaves and branches, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Majolica Rooster Tureen Caugant
Located in Austin, TX
French country majolica rooster tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century English Majolica Basket
Located in Austin, TX
English Majolica Victorian basket in pastel colors, circa 1890.
Majolica, Ceramic
French Majolica Vase with Fishs and Shells, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica vase with fishs and shells, circa 1880. Bamboo handles.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rooster Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching black and amber Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Ukraine, 1950s-1960s. A cool accent to any kitchen or to be user as serving pitcher. Lovely as a part of a cerami...
Ceramic, Majolica
Oval Majolica Palissy Fish Platter Vallauris, circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Oval Majolica Palissy Fish Platter Vallauris, circa 1950 Fishs, lemon,starfish,shells,seaweeds. From Provence. Length / 11.5 inches on 7.8 inches,...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Monumental Majolica Shell Vase Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Stunning monumental Majolica pink clamshell jardiniere, circa 1880. This yellow and brown footed shell is decorated with coral,seaweeds and yellow...
Majolica, Ceramic, Faience
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi with a floral and leaves decor.
Ceramic, Majolica
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...
Ceramic, Majolica
Sculpture Giant Amphora Vase Majolica Hand Painted Four Seasons Art Nouveau
Located in Recanati, IT
Majestic amphora in glazed majolica, handmade and hand painted in central Italy. On the amphora are represented, in great detail, the four seasons personified by graceful women surro...
Ceramic, Majolica
Minton Majolica Fantail Pigeon Vase
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica vase which features three fantail pigeons with wings raised, supporting a bulbous vase. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, white, ochre, are predom...
Majolica
Set of two vases, barbotine, majolica, circa 1910, Art Nouveau, France
By Barbotine
Located in Wien, AT
Set of two handled vases, made of majolica, famous Barbotine, manufactured around 1910 in France. These particularly attractive vases are of exceptional quality and wonderful decor....
Majolica
19th Century French Ceramic Barbotine Wall Platter with Apples Signed Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen wall with this colorful, antique Majolica plate! Sculpted in France, circa 1880, the large platter is round in shape, and features hand painted motifs with three ...
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Palissy Fish Jardinière School of Paris, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Small 19th Century Palissy footed wood box jardinière School of Paris. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois Maurice, Thomas Sergent, Georges pull, ...
Majolica
Rare 19th Century English Majolica Duck Tureen William Brownfield
Located in Austin, TX
Rare 19th century English Majolica duck on nest tureen attributed to William Brownfield. The duck is brown, green and grey, the interior of the tureen is aqua turquoise like several...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac signed Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900. H / 11.5 inches , diameter / 7 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings....
Majolica, Ceramic
Italian Faience 18th Century Majolica Riser with Annunciation
Located in Milano, MI
From Central Italy a 18th century Majolica Riser consisting of a flat circular dish with raised edge, resting on a base with a simple shape. The ...
Majolica
Italian Blue and White Albarello Jar with Cartouche and Landscapes, 19th C
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand-painted with a pastoral landscape beneath a coat of arms, this Italian albarello jar from the 1800s has a beautiful cobalt blue and white palette. The heraldic cartouche depicts...
Ceramic, Majolica, Paint
$1,208Sale Price|20% Off
Rooster Pitcher in Brown Glazed Ceramic, Mid-Century Modern, Spain 1960s
Located in Barcelona, ES
Eye-catching brown and beige ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Ceramic decorative rooster shaped jug in brown color with fat lava decorati...
Ceramic, Majolica, Earthenware
$180 / item
19th Century English Majolica Fans Dish
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century English Majolica Fan Shape Dish.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large English Victorian Hunt Scene Jardiniere Circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Large English Victorian Hunt Scene Jardiniere Circa 1890. Decorated with hound dogs with a deer. Dogs heads handles. 19.5 by 8.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
Located in Austin, TX
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French Majolica Grapes Basket Tureen Sarreguemines, circa 1920
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica grapes basket tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Mafra Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Mafra Portuguese Palissy Majolica wall plate which features a lobster and four shells, sitting on an extruded clay ground. Colouration: green, brown, pink, are predominant. The piece...
Majolica
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
Located in Austin, TX
Large Portuguese Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Manuel Mafra. This tobacco jar is decorated in high relief of a frog, large butterflies, bugs, shells, a snake, a crocodile, on the lid a large shell with a lizard on the top, a butterfly and a bug. Very rich decoration all-over the pot. Reference / Page 38 " Portuguese Palissy Ware...
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Grapes Lidded Jar.
Ceramic, Majolica
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...
Majolica, Pottery
Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Vases Jardinière Set of 3
Located in Poperinge, BE
Rare set of three Art Nouveau objects consisting of two identical vases and a matching jardinière, made of barbotine or majolica earthenware, numbered 2054 on the bottom, France, cir...
Majolica, Earthenware
Large 19th Century Jules Vieillard Majolica Vase with Mythological Scenes
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Magnificent large majolica vase attributed to Jules Vieillard & Cie, Bordeaux, circa 1870. This richly decorated urn is a superb example of French Renaissance Revival majolica, featu...
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Majolica, Paint
French Majolica Elephant Pitcher Sarreguemines, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica elephant pitcher signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Parakeets Garniture Set Vases & Jardinière Sarreguemines, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Parakeets Garniture set with 2 vases and a jardinière planter signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880. Model 7122. Measures: Jardinière / Height 6.2", length 11" on 6". Vases / ...
Majolica, Ceramic
Majolica Palissy Portuguese Crab Wall Platter Plate, circa 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Exceptional Portuguese Caldas da Rainha Palissy majolica crab wall plaque or decorative plate from the 1950s, beautifully handcrafted in the celebrated naturalistic style associated ...
Majolica
Majolica Triple Bamboo Vase with Birds Massier, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
A large Majolica triple bamboo vase decorated with four birds attributed to Delphin Massier, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Large French Majolica Morning Glory Jardinière, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardinière with morning glory flowers from North of France, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Rare Large French Pair of Majolica Palissy Beans Vases, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Remarkable oversize pair of Majolica vases decorated with beans in high relief attributed to Saint Honore, circa 1880. On a deep navy blue, the handled Trompe l'oeil vases are decor...
Majolica
Large French Majolica Palissy Fishs Vase Saint Honore Circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Palissy Fishs Vase signed Saint Honore Circa 1880.
Majolica
French Majolica Vase with Leaves and Berries, circa 1880
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica vase with leaves and berries, circa 1880.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Wedgwood Majolica Bird on Nest Wall Pocket
By Wedgwood
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Wedgwood Argenta Majolica wall pocket which features a bird perched on the edge of a nest amongst oak leaves and branches with acorns. White ground version. Colouration: white, grey,...
Majolica
$1,522Sale Price|31% Off
Vintage Italian Ceramic Animal Figurine Turkey Porcelain Bird Figure Tureen
By Guido Cacciapuoti, Capodimonte
Located in Wommelgem, VAN
Mid century tall Italian animal figurine Ceramic decorative Turkey Tureen with ladle Vitrine object Material: porcelain, ceramic, tin glazed earthenware...
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Majolica Impressionist Flowers Box.
Ceramic, 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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