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Victorian Minton Majolica Marine Mermen Jardiniere Pink Interior
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Good. RESTORATION. A few filled chips to the rim. Filled chip to foot. Filled chip to head-dress.
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica Satyr Vases
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Hugo Lonitz Majolica vases which feature satyr masks to the side, with grape vine swags. Colouration: cobalt blue, green, cream, are predo...
Category
1880s German Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Antiqued Vase Majolica Jar Painted Ceramic Decorated Ornament Renaissance Vessel
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Our exclusive vase, in majolica with an antiqued background, is characterized by a very slender body and a thin slightly flared neck: it is handmade...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Clay
Antique English Majolica Planter or Jardiniere with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique planter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The planter is composed of Maj...
Category
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
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 ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Pheasant Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica figural vase which features a colourful pheasant stood in front of corn/wheat. Colouration: green, purple, teal blue are predominant. The piece bears mak...
Category
1920s French Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Art Nouveau French Antique Ceramic Vase in Blue Majolica with White Gold Flowers
Located in New York, NY
1900-1910 French Art Nouveau Earthenware Vase in faience by Keller & Guérin - Lunéville, raised on 4 feet and decorated with hand-painted flowers enameled in white and azure sky blue...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
Art Nouveau Handmade and Hand Glazed Planter Jardinière, Stamp: Nimy Belgium
Located in Verviers, BE
Brilliant Handmade Majolica Hand-glazed
Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1920.
Stamp Imperiale Royale, NIMY
Handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant details.
Made in Belgium
Art Nouvea...
Category
1920s Belgian Art Nouveau Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
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...
Category
Late 19th Century European Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica
17th Century Dutch Delft Tile in Chinese Wanli Style with bird
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
The Netherlands
Circa 1620 – 1640
A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Chinese garden with a bird on a rock. Influenced by the Chinese porcelain from the Wanli Period....
Category
1620s Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century French Majolica Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Majolica glazed ceramic plate by H. B. Boulanger Choisy-le-Roi. Pattern of ferns and pink flowers beneath a large leaf, tied with a purple bow. Vivid shades of ...
Category
19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Wilhelm Schiller & Sons Majolica Peacock Vase
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 ...
Category
1880s German Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
English Majolica Basket Mottled Green Cobalt Handle Lavender Interior, ca. 1875
Located in Banner Elk, NC
English Majolica basket with mottled green basketweave, a cobalt blue handle, and lavender interior, ca. 1875,
Measures: W 6 x H 4 x D 1.5 inches
For 30 years we have been among th...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Italian Reproduction Deruta Hand Painted Majolica Orci Vase
Located in Encinitas, CA
Lovely reproduction of Classic Renaissance Revival theme, expertly handcrafted and hand-painted Majolica glaze over terra cotta.
Mediterranean blue & golden yellow color theme. Made in Italy.
Limited edition, exclusively produced for Bellini's Antique Italia...
Category
2010s Italian Renaissance Revival Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Decorative Majolica Vase Vessel Purple, Light Blue, Hand-painted Made in Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Large decorative vase in light blue majolica, glazed in polychrome, characterized by the elegant presence of ornamental motifs in the shape of feathers which magnificently enhance it...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Blue Ceramic Majolica Vase Vessel Decorative Butterflies Hand Painted Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Of extraordinary beauty and unique charm, the blue butterfly has always been considered the bearer of wishes. According to ancient beliefs it has the power to make dreams come true. ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Contemporary ceramic vase in white, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Majolica Rooster & Hen Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Charming Majolica vase with a rooster and hen against a trunk signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
Reference / A similar example of this piece page 83 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur"...
Category
1890s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
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. Dark maroon ground version. Col...
Category
1860s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Hand-Painted Italian Majolica Contemporary
Located in London, GB
Roma vase, full-fire reduction faience earthenware (majolica) 40cm height 20cm diameter, unique piece, 2020.
Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics based in Faenza, one of ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique English Majolica Planter or Jardiniere with a Fence & Vine Motif
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique planter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victorian style. The planter is composed of majol...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Royal Worcester Majolica Floral Basket
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Royal Worcester Majolica basket which features pink flowers and green leaves, which are hand painted and overglazed. Green branch molded handl...
Category
1880s British Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Hand Painted Ceramic Vase by Bottega Vignoli Italy Contemporary Majolica
Located in London, GB
Palmette Vase 2024, hand-painted majolica, fired in full fire-reduction
Dimensions: 28 cm diameter x 36 cm height
Unique piece
Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics bas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica
Small French Art Nouveau Barbotine Jardiniere, 1900s
Located in Köln, NW
Small french Art Nouveau Barbotine Jardinière in the style of Hector Guimard. Very finely worked. Delicate form. very rare. Numbered and marked on...
Category
Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Brown Westhead Moore & Co Basket
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica basket which features flowers on the four corners, basketweave style sides and the handle modelled in the for...
Category
1870s English Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Monumental Italian Majolica Paint Decorated Pitcher
Located in Norwood, NJ
Very large Italian majolica ceramic pitcher by Armando Poggi, Florence, Italy. Hand paint decorated with colorful grapes on vines along with large plump lemons. A beautiful decoratio...
Category
20th Century Italian Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica
Pair Large Italian Yellow and Green Majolica Urns Tureens
Located in New York, NY
Pair of large Italian yellow faience majolica lidded urns. Striking pair of large scale baluster form urns in Levantino Albisola style with medallions dep...
Category
Late 18th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Contemporary Blue Butterflies Hand Painted Mother of Pearl Luster Ceramic Vase
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Our "Petalouda Iris" majolica vase showcases the timeless charm of the blue butterfly, capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered in all cultures as a symbol of fulfilled desires...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
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...
Category
1860s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Pair of Jerome Massier Hen & Rooster Vases
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Jerome Massier French Majolica figural vases which feature a pair of chickens - a cockerel and a hen, stood in front of wheatsheaf receptacles. Colouration: yellow, teal blue...
Category
1910s Victorian Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Lily Basket
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica basket which features pond lily leaves and flowers tied together with lily stems which form the handle. Four flower bud feet. Co...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pair Large Rare Red and Blue Figural Swimming Maiden Majolica Two Piece Planter
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a monumental pair of incredibly vivid and bright Majolica planters or grand scale. They are glazed in a reddish pink to blue glaze that will make a fantastic statement or foc...
Category
1920s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Midcentury Set Majolica Red Fish Ceramic Covered Sauce Tureen Box Salt & Pepper
Located in Coimbra, PT
Gorgeous small size set hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish covered sauce tureen and salt and pepper in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Pottery, Majolica, Earthenware, Ceramic
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase on Stand from Montigny
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful majolica two-piece urn and base was sculpted in Montigny sur Loing, France, circa 1860. Tall and oval in shape, the ceramic jardinière stands on a hand carved tripod wo...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Mahogany
French 19th Century Brown Majolica Lidded Jar with Moulded Floral Décor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French brown Majolica lidded jar from the 19th century with green and white moulded floral décor. Born in France during the 19th century, this Majolica jar boasts a lovely brown gr...
Category
19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Pigeon Centrepiece Bowl
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica centrepiece bowl which features three pigeons perched on a leafy oak branch, supporting a large basketweave bowl on their fan tails. Bowl is decorated with oak leaves...
Category
1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pair of 18th Century Albarello Drug Jars in Maiolica
Located in NICE, FR
We are delighted to present you with this rare pair of ceramic albarello drug jars traditionally used for storing herbs, ointments, and medicines. They originate from the 18th centur...
Category
18th Century European Renaissance Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vase Potiche Jar Lid Decorated Ornament Decorative Majolica Total White Vessel
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This splendid potiche vase is handmade and hand-painted in Italy, following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we obs...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, 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...
Category
1880s English Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Thomas Sergent Hand Painted Faience Barbotine Ewer
Located in Dallas, TX
Add this elegant antique Majolica ewer to your faience collection. Crafted in France, circa 1870, and attributed to the French artist Thomas Sergent, the tall "Aiguiere" dressed wit...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
1900s Majolica Ceramic Jardenier by Eichwald, Marked
By Eichwald
Located in Praha, CZ
A fine antique continental majolica ceramic jardenier, decorated with floral blossoms marked by Eichwald. All imperfections can be seen in the photos.
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Rare Dutch Majolica Plate with Tulip, Early 17th Century
Located in AMSTERDAM, NH
A rare Dutch Majolica plate with a decoration of a tulip.
Northern Netherlands, probably made in the city of Rotterdam.
Made 1620 - 1640
Dutch majo...
Category
Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
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, ...
Category
1880s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Blue Vase Vessel Hand Painted Two-handled Amphora Renaissance Italian Ceramic
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Majolica amphora made and painted by hand, following the original Renaissance painting technique. This sumptuous vase is characterized by the elegant presence of naturalistic ornamen...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
1875 Antique French Longwy Style Centerpiece Flower Vase of Asian Decor by Gien
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
Dated 1875, French rare centerpiece / bowl in majolica by Gien renowned for its exquisite Faience fine. This piece of unusual fan shape is decorated with ...
Category
1870s French Japonisme Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Enamel
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Antique English Majolica Figural Basket Planter or Jardiniere with Vine Decor
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique planter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Late Victorian style. The planter is composed of Majolica and done in a figural basket shape with and brown ground with cream accents to the rim and base and green vines...
Category
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Large Majolica Parrots Centerpiece Delphin Massier, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica Parrots Centerpiece Jerome Massier, circa 1900.
14 inches.
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
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.
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Nouveau Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Blue Deruta Antiqued Potiche Jar Majolica Vase, Blue Peacock, Hand Painted Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This splendid potiche vase is handmade and hand-painted in Italy: it is decorated with peacocks, known as symbols of resurrection and eternal life, accomp...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Revival Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century French Onnaing Majolica Pig Waiter Pitcher
By Onnaing
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique French majolica barbotine pig waiter pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1880. This delightful pitcher is designed as the "maitre d'hotel" or butler pig ready to serve, hand p...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Boite en faïence barbotine Saint Clément décor Fraise et fleurs Francaise XIXe
Located in London, England
Bonbonnière ou boite à bijou en faïence barbotine de saint Clément désignée, à la fin du XIXème Art nouveau.
Décorée de fraises et de fleurs ,elle a gardé ses couleurs vives et acidu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century Majolica Grapevine Plates, a Pair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century French Majolica glazed ceramic plates with grapevine pattern in green, brown and gold rim. Mottled color on reverse side. Circa 1890-1899.
9.5" Diameter x 1"H...
Category
19th Century French Beaux Arts Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
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...
Category
1990s Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Rubin Red Plate Gold Luster Glided Hand Painted Majolica Centerpiece Bowl Deruta
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The dish, made of majolica painted in duotone of blue and red, features dense decoration, inspired by the Moorish style, throughout its surface. The outer band of the brim is richly ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Moorish Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Antique Barbotine Majolica Pot with Lid Organic Art Nouveau
Located in Poperinge, BE
Beautiful antique pot with lid, barbotine or majolica pottery, the pot has the shape of a tree trunk and the handle of a branch, typical of the organic shapes and colours that are ty...
Category
Early 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Monumental and Expressive Italian Majolica Midcentury White-Glazed Horse Head
Located in San Francisco, CA
A monumental and expressive Italian Majolica midcentury white-glazed horse head; this expressive, forcefully-rendered horse head sculpture with flared nos...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
LARGE ANTIQUE ITALIAN MAJOLICA URN, Circa early 20th Century, Italy
By Deruta
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A Fine Large Antique Italian Majolica Urn, made in Italy. Early 20th Century. Globular vessel with tubular neck, coiled snake handles. Hand painted with portrait medallions and sc...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
Majolica Flowers Cache Pot Keller & Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica planter flowers cache pot circa 1900 signed Keller & Guerin Saint Clement.
Category
Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Painted Porcelain Barbotine Jardiniere with Floral Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
This beautiful and colorful Majolica cache pot was crafted in France, circa 1880. A Classic example of French barbotine artistry, the sculptural porcelain piece is oval in shape with...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Porcelain
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Attributed to Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1880 in the style of Paul Comolera or Louis...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Antique Majolica Jardinière by Gustave de Bruyn Fives Lille Cherubs Lions Cobalt
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This Majolica jardinière is richly decorated, featuring a deep cobalt blue glaze as the base color. The sides are adorned with cherubs and lion heads in golden and brown tones, refle...
Category
Early 1900s French Renaissance Revival Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, 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.
On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage majolica tea sets, vases, candlesticks, tureens and other furniture and decorative objects.
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Cigar Culture Was Once the Peak of Masculinity. Now, It’s a Compelling Curiosity
Even for those who don’t indulge, elegant smoking accessories and audacious art portraying cigar enthusiasts hold a nostalgic allure.
African Travel Plans on Hold? This Ardmore Leopard Vase Brings the Beauty of the Savanna to You
It’s an excellent example of the sought-after ceramics coming out of South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province.
With a High-Tech Flagship and Cool Collabs, Lladró Is Breaking the Mold for Porcelain Production
Thanks to its new leadership, the Spanish maker of figurines, busts and lighting is on a mission to update the art of porcelain for the 21st century.
Zoë Powell’s Magnolia 05 Vessel Is Handmade from Clay She Unearthed Herself
The free-form stoneware piece is inspired by the magnolia tree and its associations with home.
8 Ways to Breathe New Life into a Space with Plants
The pair behind the Instagram account @houseplantclub share their tips for making any room of the house gloriously green.
Paris Gallerist Sandy Toupenet Gets Fired Up over 20th-Century Ceramics and Inventive New Makers
Her space on the city’s Left Bank mixes mid-century pieces by the likes of Jean Cocteau and Pablo Picasso with whimsical contemporary creations.
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