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Material: Majolica
Wilhelm Schiller & Sons Majolica Peacock Vase
Wilhelm Schiller & Sons Majolica Peacock Vase

Wilhelm Schiller & Sons Majolica Peacock Vase

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Schiller Majolica vase which features a peacock seated on a pedestal. Coloration: Blue, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for ...

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1880s German Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone
Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone

Modernist Ceramic Twin Vase with Sgraffito Decor in Style of Gambone

By Fratelli Fanciullacci, Guido Gambone, Aldo Londi

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Flower Vase, Early Art Deco, Blue Yellow Run Glaze, Ceramic, ~ 1915, France
Flower Vase, Early Art Deco, Blue Yellow Run Glaze, Ceramic, ~ 1915, France

Flower Vase, Early Art Deco, Blue Yellow Run Glaze, Ceramic, ~ 1915, France

Located in Wien, AT

Very decorative vase from the early art deco period, made in France. This object has a shape that looks like the ancient Greek amphorae, but has a four-pass stand to ensure stabili...

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1910s French Art Deco Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse
C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

C.1890 Majolica Rooster Vase Choisy Le Roi by Carrier Belleuse

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica rooster vase signed Carrier Belleuse for the manufacture of Choisy le Roi, circa 1875. Very rare colors. Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse (born Albert-Ernest Carrier de Belleuse; 12 June 1824 – 4 June 1887) was a French sculptor. He was one of the founding members of the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts, and was made an officer of the Legion of Honour. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...

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1890s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Mafra Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate
Mafra Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate

Mafra Palissy Majolica Lobster Plate

By Manuel Mafra 1

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...

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Late 19th Century Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruher Majolika Art Nouveau Blue Flower Basket Bowl c. 1910
Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruher Majolika Art Nouveau Blue Flower Basket Bowl c. 1910

Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruher Majolika Art Nouveau Blue Flower Basket Bowl c. 1910

By Karlsruher Majolika

Located in Landau an der Isar, Bayern

Wonderful Art Nouveau large ceramic handled bowl or basket by German artist/designer Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruhe Majolika (Majolica) circa 1910. He was one of their top designers at th...

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Early 20th Century German Art Nouveau Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Minton Majolica Wine Cistern, circa 1875
Large Minton Majolica Wine Cistern, circa 1875

Large Minton Majolica Wine Cistern, circa 1875

Located in New York, NY

Modelled by Louis-Francouis Jeannest (1813-1857). Literature: Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, 1989, p. 64, illustrated...

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1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot with Poppies Decor
19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot with Poppies Decor

19th Century French Majolica Cache Pot with Poppies Decor

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A very colourful 19th century Majolica cache pot, vividly decorated with an entrancing motif of flowering poppies and foliage, and set against a yellow background imprinted with an i...

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Contemporary Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Shiny Metallic Luster made in Italy
Contemporary Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Shiny Metallic Luster made in Italy

Contemporary Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Shiny Metallic Luster made in Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

The sculptural vase 'Panoplia Titanium' is distinguished by its particular shape characterized by an alternance of voids and overlapping solids that make it a vase with 'a thousand f...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Vase Vessel Majolica Ornament Hand Painted Empire Red Limited Edition Italy
Vase Vessel Majolica Ornament Hand Painted Empire Red Limited Edition Italy

Vase Vessel Majolica Ornament Hand Painted Empire Red Limited Edition Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

This lavish majolica vase is painted in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamental motifs that enhance its forms beautifully. Its powerful aesthetic...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair Of Hispano Moresque Pottery Vases
Pair Of Hispano Moresque Pottery Vases

Pair Of Hispano Moresque Pottery Vases

Located in Essex, MA

Likely Portugese heavily potted with copper and cream tones. Globular form with small loop ring handles and Alhambresque palette decoration. Conforming raised foot.

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Mid-19th Century Portuguese Renaissance Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, Stamp: Wessel 958
Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, Stamp: Wessel 958

Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, Stamp: Wessel 958

By Wessel & Muller

Located in Verviers, BE

Brilliant Handmade Majolica Hand-glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1920. Stamp Imperiale Royale, WESSEL Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant details. Made in Germany Art Nouv...

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1920s German Art Nouveau Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Swan Jardinière Planter Style of Imperiale Nimy, Belgium 1900s
Majolica Swan Jardinière Planter Style of Imperiale Nimy, Belgium 1900s

Majolica Swan Jardinière Planter Style of Imperiale Nimy, Belgium 1900s

By Imperiale Royale, NIMY

Located in Verviers, BE

Majolica white swan jardinière Nimy, circa 1900. A real treasure for the ceramics' collector. Small chip to top rim not visible during use see photo. Please don't hesitate to get i...

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Early 1900s Belgian Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Sculpture Giant Amphora Vase Majolica Hand Painted Four Seasons Art Nouveau
Sculpture Giant Amphora Vase Majolica Hand Painted Four Seasons Art Nouveau

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

Rare Circular George Jones Majolica Squirrel Nut Dish
Rare Circular George Jones Majolica Squirrel Nut Dish

Rare Circular George Jones Majolica Squirrel Nut Dish

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica nut dish which features a squirrel sitting on a branch, holding a nut. Surrounded by acorns and oak leaves. Pink ground version. Colouration: green, pink, brown...

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1860s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

English Majolica Turquoise Nautilus Shell Vase on Rockwork Base, circa 1880
English Majolica Turquoise Nautilus Shell Vase on Rockwork Base, circa 1880

English Majolica Turquoise Nautilus Shell Vase on Rockwork Base, circa 1880

Located in Atlanta, GA

A striking English majolica nautilus shell vase dating to circa 1880, modeled in vibrant turquoise glaze. The vessel takes the form of a finely ribbed shell with textured surface, it...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic
Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic

Majolica Vase Snake Two-handled Amphora Orange Blue Hand Painted Italian Ceramic

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Amphora in majolica handmade in Italy and hand-painted in polychrome, decorated with a reinterpretation of the patterns used in Deruta during the Fifteenth Century, following the ori...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Mid-Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Vases with Floral Motifs
Pair of Mid-Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Vases with Floral Motifs

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...

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Mid-20th Century French Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience, Majolica

Carlo Zauli Italian Modern Signed And Archived Archaic Vase
Carlo Zauli Italian Modern Signed And Archived Archaic Vase

Carlo Zauli Italian Modern Signed And Archived Archaic Vase

By Carlo Zauli

Located in Roma, IT

Archaic vase by Carlo Zauli 1953 Polychrome majolica Faenza Vase in polychrome majolica, pear-shaped with an asymmetrical line and abstract-geometric decorations with relief borders....

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Italian Blue and White Albarello Jar with Cartouche and Landscapes, 19th C
Italian Blue and White Albarello Jar with Cartouche and Landscapes, 19th C

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...

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19th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Paint

19th Century French Majolica Barbotine Cache Pot with Maskaron Handles
19th Century French Majolica Barbotine Cache Pot with Maskaron Handles

19th Century French Majolica Barbotine Cache Pot with Maskaron Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a vibrant decorative touch to your interior with this antique majolica cache pot. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the oval jardinière is richly modeled in high relief with a natur...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci
Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci

Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci

Located in Recanati, IT

Majestic majolica Amphora vase, with a height of 200 cm (78,7 in) and a diameter of 70 cm (27,5 in): a unique piece, entirely handmade and hand-painted in Gubbio, Central Italy, in 1...

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1990s Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with Pikier, Mid 17th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. This soldier could be a member of t...

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1620s Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Ceramic Fruit Basket Centerpiece
Mid-Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Ceramic Fruit Basket Centerpiece

Mid-Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Ceramic Fruit Basket Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

Decorate a tabletop with this colorful, majolica basket composition. Crafted in France circa 1960, the centerpiece features a realistic assortment of fruits and vegetables in high re...

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Mid-20th Century French Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century
Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century

Blue and White Dutch Delft Tile with the Good Shepherd, Early 18th Century

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

The Netherlands Rotterdam Circa 1720 - 1740 An unusually fine painted religious 'open air' tile with deep shades of blue and a shining glaze, decorated with the story of the lost sheep...

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Ceramic Moon Jar by Bottega Vignoli (30cm diameter) Hand-Painted Majolica Italy
Ceramic Moon Jar by Bottega Vignoli (30cm diameter) Hand-Painted Majolica Italy

Ceramic Moon Jar by Bottega Vignoli (30cm diameter) Hand-Painted Majolica Italy

By Bottega Vignoli

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica

Delphin Massier Majolica Jardinière 'Planter and Oak Stand', Vallauris
Delphin Massier Majolica Jardinière 'Planter and Oak Stand', Vallauris

Delphin Massier Majolica Jardinière 'Planter and Oak Stand', Vallauris

By Delphin Massier, Vallauris

Located in Verviers, BE

Art Nouveau Majolica jardinière, planter with Oak stand Style of Delphin Massier & Fils at Vallauris This stylish piece is an early example by a renowned maker, showing the main inspirations of Art Nouveau, applying curved, organic and asymmetrical design elements to a functional object. In this example, hand-applied ceramic petals and streaks of coloured glaze are used to accentuate the plant-like shape. The jardinière is exactly matched to the Oak stand on which it sits. Design period, circa 1890 The piece is in Good condition with no signs of cracks or damage, and a real beauty! A rare find for the connoisseur. Dimensions: Complete Height 97 cm External diameter 46 cm Jardinière / pot External diameter 46 cm Height 34 cm Stand/pillar Oak...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Oak

Sculpture Geometric Ceramic Vase Vessel Special Iridescent Bronze Glazed Italy
Sculpture Geometric Ceramic Vase Vessel Special Iridescent Bronze Glazed Italy

Sculpture Geometric Ceramic Vase Vessel Special Iridescent Bronze Glazed Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

The sculptural vase 'Panoplia' is distinguished by its particular shape characterized by an alternance of voids and overlapping solids that make it a vase with 'a thousand faces': lo...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Hand-Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary
Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Hand-Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary

Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Hand-Painted Majolica Italy Contemporary

By Bottega Vignoli

Located in London, GB

Bottega Vignoli - Cosmatesque Vase, 2025 Hand-thrown molded shape, Hand-Painted Majolica full reduction firing Approx 38cm diameter x 34cm height Unique piece. Bottega Vignoli,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Large Antique Italian Faience Centrepiece Bowl
Large Antique Italian Faience Centrepiece Bowl

Large Antique Italian Faience Centrepiece Bowl

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This very large and very colorful Italian Majolica centrepiece bowl was made between 1900 and 1920 in the Renaissance Revival style. The sides show hand painted blue peacocks surroun...

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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Victorian Minton Majolica Marine Vase with Merboys
Victorian Minton Majolica Marine Vase with Merboys

Victorian Minton Majolica Marine Vase with Merboys

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica vase which features three merboys supporting a vessel adorned with seaweeds. The rim of the vase is modelled to depict breaking waves. Turquoise ground version. Colou...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Light Blue and Gray Ceramic Majolica Amphora Hand Painted Francois Boucher Italy
Light Blue and Gray Ceramic Majolica Amphora Hand Painted Francois Boucher Italy

Light Blue and Gray Ceramic Majolica Amphora Hand Painted Francois Boucher Italy

Located in Recanati, IT

Large ceramic amphora with handles, made and painted entirely by hand, central Italy production, year 2009. The decoration on the vase is a reproduction of a painting by Francois Bou...

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Early 2000s Italian Neoclassical Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Dresser Mantel Clock and Garniture Set
French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Dresser Mantel Clock and Garniture Set

French Art Nouveau Majolica Floral Dresser Mantel Clock and Garniture Set

By Esdeve, Sarreguemines

Located in Miami Beach, FL

The beautiful set by Esdeve - Sarreguemines features a lovely pink French Majolica dresser mantel clock and a matching pair of pink floral garniture vases. It features an Art Nouveau...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Vase Vessel Majolica Damask Renaissance Black Yellow Hand Painted Italy Deruta
Vase Vessel Majolica Damask Renaissance Black Yellow Hand Painted Italy Deruta

Vase Vessel Majolica Damask Renaissance Black Yellow Hand Painted Italy Deruta

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Majolica vase with a black background decorated in golden yellow. the vase is formed by a very slender body and a flared neck ending with a rather everted edge: it is handmade and ha...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Majolica

Blue and White Albarello Bird Vase
Blue and White Albarello Bird Vase

Blue and White Albarello Bird Vase

Located in New York, NY

Blue and white Albarello bird vase. Blue and white ceramic Albarello jar or vase with hand-painted bird in foliage with magnificent blue tonal colouring in ...

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17th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

French 19th Century Majolica Asparagus Tray with Cradle and Wicker Motif
French 19th Century Majolica Asparagus Tray with Cradle and Wicker Motif

French 19th Century Majolica Asparagus Tray with Cradle and Wicker Motif

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Majolica asparagus tray from the 19th century, with large cradle and wicker motifs. Created in France during the 19th century, this Majolica tray features large cradle with ...

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Hand Painted Blue Majolica Handles Bowl Centerpiece Ornament Renaissance Deruta
Hand Painted Blue Majolica Handles Bowl Centerpiece Ornament Renaissance Deruta

Hand Painted Blue Majolica Handles Bowl Centerpiece Ornament Renaissance Deruta

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

This fine majolica centerpiece is made and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy. The Bowl recalls the ancient structure of the Greek cups that were used to mix wate...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar
Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar

Italian Majolica Pharmacy Jar

Located in Bradenton, FL

Late 18th century Italian Majolica Polychrome Pharmacy Jar or Albarello, dated 1777. These jars were use in apothecaries to hold medicinal herbs, powders...

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Late 18th Century Italian Classical Roman Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Delphin Massier Majolica Birds on Bamboo Vase
Delphin Massier Majolica Birds on Bamboo Vase

Delphin Massier Majolica Birds on Bamboo Vase

By Delphin Massier

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Delphin Massier French Majolica vase which features three bamboo stem vases forming a support for an egg on the top. The bamboo and egg is hand painted with flowers and leaves. Birds...

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1890s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

English Victorian Majolica Porcelain Ram Vase
English Victorian Majolica Porcelain Ram Vase

English Victorian Majolica Porcelain Ram Vase

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian Majolica style porcelain vase with ram head sides.

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Majolica Vase, Plum Design, 1890s
Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Majolica Vase, Plum Design, 1890s

Hand-Painted Art Nouveau Majolica Vase, Plum Design, 1890s

Located in New Orleans, LA

Large majolica Art Nouveau Bohemia vase in lovely shades of brown, plum and leaf green. Foliage and plum fruit decoration developing around the neck and the throat, and down to the b...

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1890s Czech Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Polychrome Italian Albarello Jar with Foliate Decorations, Late 19th Century
Polychrome Italian Albarello Jar with Foliate Decorations, Late 19th Century

Polychrome Italian Albarello Jar with Foliate Decorations, Late 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Hand-painted in Italy during the late 1800s, this polychrome albarello jar has a green ground beneath numerous foliate rinceaux in orange and white. T...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Paint

Monumental Minton Majolica Conch Shell Jardinière
Monumental Minton Majolica Conch Shell Jardinière

Monumental Minton Majolica Conch Shell Jardinière

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica jardinière which features a large conch shell, supported by branching coral, sat on a rocky base embellished with seaweed. Colouration: white, dark coral red, brown, ...

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1860s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Wedgwood Majolica Leaf Dish
Wedgwood Majolica Leaf Dish

Wedgwood Majolica Leaf Dish

Located in Tampa, FL

A small antique Wedgwood green majolica leaf dish. Circa late 19th century, England.

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1890s English Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Cobalt Blue Majolica Vase Vessel Ceramic Centerpiece Sculpture Handmade, Italy
Cobalt Blue Majolica Vase Vessel Ceramic Centerpiece Sculpture Handmade, Italy

Cobalt Blue Majolica Vase Vessel Ceramic Centerpiece Sculpture Handmade, Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

The “Abisso” 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 are alike...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

English Victorian Majolica Sunflower Box Circa 1890
English Victorian Majolica Sunflower Box Circa 1890

English Victorian Majolica Sunflower Box Circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

English Victorian Sunflower Box Circa 1890.

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1890s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica
Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica

Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica

Located in Bradenton, FL

An impressively formed antique hand painted Italian Faenza Majolica ceramic vessel. Made in the early 1900s. The jug is decorated with colorful floral ...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Pair Neoclassical French Sarreguemines Majolica Cobalt Blue & Gilt Vases c. 1900
Pair Neoclassical French Sarreguemines Majolica Cobalt Blue & Gilt Vases c. 1900

Pair Neoclassical French Sarreguemines Majolica Cobalt Blue & Gilt Vases c. 1900

By Sarreguemines

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous pair of antique Neoclassical style French Sarreguemines cobalt blue majolica vases, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. These stylish chic vases are decorated with gold g...

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Early 1900s French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

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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