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Material: Majolica
Hugo Lonitz Majolica Partridge With Chicks Planter
Hugo Lonitz Majolica Partridge With Chicks Planter

Hugo Lonitz Majolica Partridge With Chicks Planter

By Hugo Lonitz & Co.

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Lonitz Majolica planter which features a partridge and two chicks stood in front of bulrushes. Colouration: green, brown, yellow, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '1449'.

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1880s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Majolica Ceramic Winking Cat Kitten Figurine, Italy 1950s-1960s
Vintage Majolica Ceramic Winking Cat Kitten Figurine, Italy 1950s-1960s

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

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

Majolica Fish Sealife Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Small Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of fish, seaweeds,starfish. Nautical style. Diameter / 7.5 by 6"  

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Roses and Butterfly Jardinière Delphin Massier
19th Century Majolica Roses and Butterfly Jardinière Delphin Massier

19th Century Majolica Roses and Butterfly Jardinière Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

This is one of the most lovely Majolica Art Nouveau cachepot jardinière signed by Delphin Massier, inspired by the nature with roses and three different butterflies. The Massier fami...

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1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Floral Jardinière Planter
19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Floral Jardinière Planter

19th Century French Painted Ceramic Barbotine Floral Jardinière Planter

Located in Dallas, TX

This charming antique French jardinière, crafted circa 1880, exemplifies the exuberant decorative style of late 19th century barbotine earthenware, also commonly referred to as Frenc...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter
19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter

19th Century Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Continental Majolica Bird & Flowers Platter. 14 inches by 9.3 inches.

Category

Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Cantagalli Majolica Rectangular Ashtray or Tray, Italy 1940-1950
Cantagalli Majolica Rectangular Ashtray or Tray, Italy 1940-1950

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Folk Art Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Large Midcentury Majolica Red Fish Pottery Ceramic Tureen Box, Portugal, 1950s
Large Midcentury Majolica Red Fish Pottery Ceramic Tureen Box, Portugal, 1950s

Large Midcentury Majolica Red Fish Pottery Ceramic Tureen Box, Portugal, 1950s

By Rafael Bordalo Pinheiro

Located in Coimbra, PT

A magnificent big size hyper realistic glazed ceramic fish tureen in shades of vibrant red and grey with dark accents manufactured in Portugal, 1950s. Beautiful to use as a wall deco...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica, Pottery

George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick
George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick

George Jones Majolica Egyptian Figural Candlestick

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica candlestick which features a lady dressed in a classical, flowing robe, holding the candle sconce above her head. This piece is one of a few George Jones pieces...

Category

1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra
19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

19th Century Majolica Portuguese Palissy Tobacco Jar Manuel Mafra

By Manuel Mafra 1

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...

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1890s Portuguese Rustic Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century Majolica Box Choisy Le Roi with a floral and leaves decor.

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

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...

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1860s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Egg Vase Delphin Massier
19th Century French Majolica Egg Vase Delphin Massier

19th Century French Majolica Egg Vase Delphin Massier

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Egg shaped Vase Delphin Massier. Decorated with flowers a daisy ,a pansy and a wild rose. H / 4.3 inches. The Massier family are known for the quality of...

Category

Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pair of Turn of the Century Italian Majolica Harlequins
Pair of Turn of the Century Italian Majolica Harlequins

Pair of Turn of the Century Italian Majolica Harlequins

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of turn of the century Italian Majolica porcelain male and female harlequin figures each wearing a top hat, striped pants and a red shirt.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Rare 19th Century Majolica Box Books Choisy Le Roi. H / 6.8 inches

Category

1880s French Rustic Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Dresser Box with Lid Horse Handle, Blue White Flowers, Italy
Majolica Dresser Box with Lid Horse Handle, Blue White Flowers, Italy

Majolica Dresser Box with Lid Horse Handle, Blue White Flowers, Italy

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage majolica ceramic round dresser box with lid features hand-painted abstract flowers and leaves decor on white background. The blue, teal, and brown colors of the flower decor...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Pair Jerome Massier Hen & Cockerel Figural Vases by P. Perret
Pair Jerome Massier Hen & Cockerel Figural Vases by P. Perret

Pair Jerome Massier Hen & Cockerel Figural Vases by P. Perret

By Pierre Perret et Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Pair of Jerome Massier Fils Majolica figural vases which feature a hen and a rooster, stood in front of a vase. The vase has leaves and wheat around the sides. Colouration: brown, ye...

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1910s French Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Lily Flower Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Majolica Lily Flower Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900

Majolica Lily Flower Vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Rare Majolica Lily vase Jerome Massier, circa 1900. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an ...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century Majolica Vase Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica Vase Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica Vase Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 11 inches. Fleur de lis and pink flowers. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important cer...

Category

1890s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Faience, 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.

Category

1890s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Vallauris Majolica Emerald Green Reticulated Centerpiece Bowl, Circa 1940
French Vallauris Majolica Emerald Green Reticulated Centerpiece Bowl, Circa 1940

French Vallauris Majolica Emerald Green Reticulated Centerpiece Bowl, Circa 1940

By Vallauris

Located in Pearland, TX

A gorgeous vintage majolica glazed green reticulated basketweave bowl from Vallauris in the French Riviera region of France, circa 1940. Maker's mark on interior. Vallauris is consid...

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1940s French Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Antique Victorian Majolica Handled Footed Flower Basket Planter Compote 7"
Antique Victorian Majolica Handled Footed Flower Basket Planter Compote 7"

Antique Victorian Majolica Handled Footed Flower Basket Planter Compote 7"

Located in Dayton, OH

Antique Victorian English Majolica footed flower basket featuring a basket weave pattern with floral medallion and acanthus leaf design, footed base and double handle. Stoke on Tren...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Contemporary Italian Hunter Green Majolica Crown Bowl with Pure Gold Accents
Contemporary Italian Hunter Green Majolica Crown Bowl with Pure Gold Accents

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...

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2010s Italian Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold, Enamel

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

Majolica Fish Sealife Oysters Platter Vallauris, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica sealife oysters platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of seaweeds, starfish , oysters , mussel Nautical style. 8.3 inches diameter  

Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Rare Dutch Majolica Plate with Tulip, Early 17th Century
Rare Dutch Majolica Plate with Tulip, Early 17th Century

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...

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Early 17th Century Dutch Renaissance Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950
French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pâté Tureen circa 1950

Located in Austin, TX

French Pottery Majolica Rabbit Pate Tureen circa 1950.

Category

1950s French Rustic Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Vintage Majolica Scalloped Vase Hunting Bird, Italy 1950s
Vintage Majolica Scalloped Vase Hunting Bird, Italy 1950s

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...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah
James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah

James Hadley Royal Worcester Rare Majolica Camel & Howdah

By James Hadley

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A very rare and unusual antique Royal Worcester majolica pottery figure of a camel and howdah by renowned potter James Hadley (British, 1837-1903) and dated 22nd June 1870. James H...

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1870s English Arts and Crafts Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Pottery

Antique Lidded Italian Apothecary Jar with Rampant Lions Coat of Arms, 19th C.
Antique Lidded Italian Apothecary Jar with Rampant Lions Coat of Arms, 19th C.

Antique Lidded Italian Apothecary Jar with Rampant Lions Coat of Arms, 19th C.

Located in Dallas, TX

Hand-painted with a coat of arms supported by a pair of rampant lions, this lidded Italian apothecary jar dates to the 1800s. The ground of the jar is true white, which provides a st...

Category

19th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Paint

Monumental Majolica Shell Jardiniere Circa 1880
Monumental Majolica Shell Jardiniere Circa 1880

Monumental Majolica Shell Jardiniere 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...

Category

1880s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

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

Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica France Ceramic Green with an Circular Handle
Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica France Ceramic Green with an Circular Handle

Pot or Box 19th Century Majolica France Ceramic Green with an Circular Handle

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Kitchen box, Pot in Majolica. Vegetal Decor pattern. Green color. It has been made in France circa 19th century.

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, 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

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase Horse Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s
Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase Horse Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s

Fratelli Fanciullacci Majolica Vase Horse Decor, Italy 1950s-1960s

By Bitossi, Aldo Londi, Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Charming vintage pottery vase features a Modernist elongated barrel form and complex glaze decor. A prancing horse motif is done in white majolica glaze with bright red, teal, and go...

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

Materials

Gold

Pair Large Green and Blue Majolica Vases
Pair Large Green and Blue Majolica Vases

Pair Large Green and Blue Majolica Vases

Located in New York, NY

Pair large green and blue majolica apothecary jar vases. Italian cylindrical ribbed and slightly concave tin glaze earthenware jars by the famed Ca...

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Late 19th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Bird Sculpture, White, Blue and Green Color, France 1960
Majolica Bird Sculpture, White, Blue and Green Color, France 1960

Majolica Bird Sculpture, White, Blue and Green Color, France 1960

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Magnificent Majolica, with splendid blue and green white colors. This sculpture was made in the 1960s in France. It is very heavy, and there is a remarkable know-how of the artist.

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1960s French Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Second Half 18th Century France Shaped Planters "Commode" Nevers Manufacture
Second Half 18th Century France Shaped Planters "Commode" Nevers Manufacture

Second Half 18th Century France Shaped Planters "Commode" Nevers Manufacture

By Nevers

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Collection of four beautiful polychrome majolica planters. 'Nevers' manufacture, second half of the 18th century. The planters are in the shape of 'commodes', typical French bedside ...

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1760s French Rococo Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Vegetables Basket Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s
Majolica Glazed Ceramic Vegetables Basket Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Majolica Glazed Ceramic Vegetables Basket Pitcher / Jug, Spain, 1960s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching realistic Majolica vegetables jug / pitcher in multicolor glazed ceramic, Spain, 1950s-1960s. Rare find. Hand-painted Manises ceramic decorative jug in the shape of a basket of vegetables A cool accent to any kitchen or to be used as serving pitcher or for decorative purposes. Lovely as a part of a ceramics collection displayed in a cabinet. Great as gift idea! Rare find. Very good condition The lemons ceramic pitcher and the oranges ceramic pitcher...

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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Cherries Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1940
Majolica Cherries Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1940

Majolica Cherries Basket Sarreguemines, circa 1940

By Sarreguemines

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Trompe l'oeil basket with cherries handle signed Sarreguemines, circa 1940.  

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1940s French Country Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Vintage Majolica White Cat with Dragonfly Sculpture, Italy 1960s
Vintage Majolica White Cat with Dragonfly Sculpture, Italy 1960s

Vintage Majolica White Cat with Dragonfly Sculpture, Italy 1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Playful Italian pottery cat figurine features crouching white cat with half-closed eyes, getting ready to pounce on a dragonfly flying over cat's shoulder. Elegantly sculpted ceramic...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of 19th Century Majolica Vases signed Choisy Le Roi. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the end of 19th century, they produced very hi...

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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor
Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor

Rare Henriot Quimper France Faience Vase, Abstract Hand Painted Decor

By Quimper Faience Pottery, Henriot Quimper

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare Henriot Quimper faience vase is hand painted with abstract decor of complex geometric bands on the base and on top and abstract leaf garland in the central area of the vase. M...

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

Materials

Faience, Pottery, Ceramic, Majolica

Pair of Palm Motif Majolica Glazed Vases With Dolphin Base
Pair of Palm Motif Majolica Glazed Vases With Dolphin Base

Pair of Palm Motif Majolica Glazed Vases With Dolphin Base

Located in Locust Valley, NY

This pair of Majolica glazed vases features an intricate palm motif with striking green foliage against a textured crackle glaze. Each vase is adorned with ornate dolphin-shaped base...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Victorian Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Rooster Yellow and Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 1950s
Rooster Yellow and Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 1950s

Rooster Yellow and Green Glazed Ceramic Pitcher, France, 1950s

Located in Barcelona, ES

Eye-catching green and yellow Majolica ceramic rooster jug / pitcher, France, 1950s. Handcrafted in yellow glazed ceramic with green accents. A cool accent to any kitchen or to be us...

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of two exceptionally rare majolika basket vases, Amphora, 1910s Bohemia
Set of two exceptionally rare majolika basket vases, Amphora, 1910s Bohemia

Set of two exceptionally rare majolika basket vases, Amphora, 1910s Bohemia

Located in Wien, AT

Exceptional set of two vases, so-called basket vases, made from 1910 - 20, by the famous Amphora factory in Bohemia. The vases have a round base and taper towards the top. They have...

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1910s Czech Jugendstil Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Vallauris Ceramic Majolica Candle Holder/ Candlestick,  1960s
Vallauris Ceramic Majolica Candle Holder/ Candlestick,  1960s

Vallauris Ceramic Majolica Candle Holder/ Candlestick, 1960s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Glazed Ceramic Candle Holder by Vallauris, France, 1950-1960s Beautiful candle holder for two candles in fat lava glazed ceramic. Nice colors: Shades of brown with white and red acc...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Palissy Puttis Jardinière, circa 1880
Majolica Palissy Puttis Jardinière, circa 1880

Majolica Palissy Puttis Jardinière, circa 1880

By Thomas Victor Sergent

Located in Austin, TX

Oversize Palissy jardinière inspired by the Renaissance attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880. Fauns heads handles. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet...

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1880s French Renaissance Revival Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica Peaches Vase
Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica Peaches Vase

Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica Peaches Vase

By Brown Westhead Moore

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica vase which features deeply raised peaches hanging on a blossoming branch to the front. Plums to the reverse. Loop handles either side. Brown grou...

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1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Italian Mid Century Majolica Hanging Mask of Bacchus Large Hand Painted
Italian Mid Century Majolica Hanging Mask of Bacchus Large Hand Painted

Italian Mid Century Majolica Hanging Mask of Bacchus Large Hand Painted

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

A jolly, handmade and hand painted Italian ceramic mask depicting the Roman god of wine and intoxication adorned with a crown of grapes. Perfect for wine lover in your life! Maker's ...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

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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