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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...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany
Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany

Vase, Ceramic, Enamel Hand Painted, Attributable to Late Bauhaus, 1930, Germany

Located in Wien, AT

Very special vase, made of ceramic with extraordinarily decorative painting, made by hand in enamel. This style in Art Deco, the workmanship and the objects of comparison, for exam...

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1920s German Bauhaus Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

I.C.S. Art Deco Majolica Vase, Italy 1927-1940
I.C.S. Art Deco Majolica Vase, Italy 1927-1940

I.C.S. Art Deco Majolica Vase, Italy 1927-1940

By Industria Ceramica Salernitana

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare vintage ceramic vase features streamlined cylinder form with slightly flared out rim and graphic decor in off white, teal, black, and yellow palette. The main motif of abstract flowers on a branch, descending from a triangular structure, hand painted in monochromatic black glaze, is juxtaposed with the ombre off white and teal background and an abstracted flock of birds in shades of yellow. The sophisticated Art Deco style flowering branch, with contrasting, clearly defined, angular outline, is softened with rounded, Folk Art or Naive Art style, almost cloud-like bird motifs, asymmetrically placed on one side of the branch. The decor repeats on front and back sides of the vase with slight variations in colors and placements that are consistent with hand-painted nature of the piece. The vase retains obvious hand-formed concentric ridges throughout the whole body that add textural element to the piece and allow for slight pooling of the glazes. The bottom is concave and glazed in off-white, with the unglazed foot, showing pinkish beige clay; it is not a glaze defect, as it was left unglazed intentionally when the vase was placed in the kiln for firing. The vase is signed on the bottom with "Italy I.C.S" and Industria Ceramica Salernitana company's fish mark. It is in good vintage condition with age-appropriate small losses on glaze of the rim and bottom that do not detract from the quality and artistic expression of the vase and can be repaired professionally; please see pictures. I.C.S. was founded in 1927 by Berlin-born Moses Malamerson in Vietri Sul Mar on Amalfi coast in Italy. I.C.S quickly gained recognition by participating in multiple major European and American expositions and art competitions available, attracting many artists that were looking to escape the economic depression and political upheaval of 1930s. I.C.S. can claim the honor of having employed all the famous artists of the German (Tedesco) Period, including Studemann, Irene Kowalski, Hannasch, Richard Dolker...

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

‎Life-Size Italian Boxer Dog Terracotta Ceramic Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. It is approx. 28.75" high, 18.5" wide and 8 inches deep. Made of Majolica ce...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

Italian Dalmatian Puppy Majolica Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s
Italian Dalmatian Puppy Majolica Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Italian Dalmatian Puppy Majolica Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, 1960s

Located in Nuernberg, DE

A vintage Mid Century Modern Italian terracotta art pottery sculpture. A figural animal work produced circa 1960s depicting a Dalmatian dog modeled seated. Glazed white and black ter...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Terracotta

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

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 Aldo Londi, Bitossi, 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

Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s
Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s

Vallauris Orange Amber Brown Ceramic Fat Lava Round Ashtray / Bowl, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in multicolor glazed ceramic. Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in orange, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallaur...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid, Teal Blue White, Italy 1950s
Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid, Teal Blue White, Italy 1950s

Majolica Ceramic Dresser Box with Lid, Teal Blue White, Italy 1950s

By Rosenthal Netter, Raymor

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Large round dresser or trinket box with lid features graphic decor with stylized leaves and scrolls motifs on the sides and the lid. The handle is sculpted in shape of a large knot o...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, 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

Majolica Lidded Dresser Box, Horse Handle, Blue White Flowers, Italy
Majolica Lidded Dresser Box, Horse Handle, Blue White Flowers, Italy

Majolica Lidded Dresser Box, 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

Centerpiece / Centrepiece, Bowl, Majolica, Eichwald, Art Deco, 1920, Bohemia
Centerpiece / Centrepiece, Bowl, Majolica, Eichwald, Art Deco, 1920, Bohemia

Centerpiece / Centrepiece, Bowl, Majolica, Eichwald, Art Deco, 1920, Bohemia

By Eichwald

Located in Wien, AT

Huge pure Art Deco Centerpiece from the famous manufacturer Eichwald. This exceptional piece is an example of pure art deco art. The structure consists of a square base with roun...

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1920s Czech Art Deco Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Gouda Pottery Art Deco Jar & Lid Dresser Box Floral Decor
Gouda Pottery Art Deco Jar & Lid Dresser Box Floral Decor

Gouda Pottery Art Deco Jar & Lid Dresser Box Floral Decor

By Gouda Vase, Gouda Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage lidded jar or dresser box features traditional rounded form, made from the thin, refined earthenware, and decorated with hand-painted floral and abstract motifs in cheerful ...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery, Faience, Majolica

Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900
Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900

Majolica Tobacco Box Pot Jar by Johann Maresch, Austria, circa 1900

By Johann Maresch

Located in Nuernberg, DE

This offer is for one of our rare Majolica items, an exceptional tobacco box pot or jar out of the sack series by Johann Maresch from the beginning of the 20th century. The beautiful...

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Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Rare Signed Monaco Majolica Double Candlesticks with Marine Décor
Rare Signed Monaco Majolica Double Candlesticks with Marine Décor

Rare Signed Monaco Majolica Double Candlesticks with Marine Décor

By Manufacture de Porcelaine de Monte Carlo

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A captivating pair of signed Monaco majolica double candlesticks, exquisitely hand-crafted and hand-painted, celebrating the luminous beauty of the Mediterranean. The sculptural desi...

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20th Century French Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Porcelain, Paint, Majolica

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Deruta, Majolica, Greek Motif, Italy, 1950s
Mid-Century Modern Vase by Deruta, Majolica, Greek Motif, Italy, 1950s

Mid-Century Modern Vase by Deruta, Majolica, Greek Motif, Italy, 1950s

By Deruta

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A unique piece by the renowned producer Deruta of Umbria, Italy. This piece is produced in the 1950's and has a greek motif in vibrant pink, white, black and gold. The condition is p...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

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

French 19th Century Majolica Cache-Pot Jardinière with Blue and Purple Colors
French 19th Century Majolica Cache-Pot Jardinière with Blue and Purple Colors

French 19th Century Majolica Cache-Pot Jardinière with Blue and Purple Colors

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

A French Majolica cachepot or jardinière from the 19th century, with Born in France during the politically dynamic 19th century, this charming cachepot features an blue colored inter...

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic
French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

French Vallauris Majolica Shell Shaped Vase in Multi Color Glazed Ceramic

By Vallauris

Located in Barcelona, ES

Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase with mussel / shell design in glazed ceramic. The exterior part is covered by glazed ceramic in brown color with fat lava decorations in beige, yellow and blue glaze. Rare find due to its shape. Use it as decorative vase or flower vase adding a fresh accent in any Mediterranean, Contemporary, or Midentury decoration. Great gift idea! Measures: 32 cm H x 16 cm W x 13 cm D Vallauris Maiolica Mussel Vase // French Vallauris Midcentury Vase // Falt Lava Vallauris Ceramic Shell Vase...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Huge Amphore, Vase, Ceramic/Majolica, Bernhard Bloch, 1890, Historicism, Bohemia
Huge Amphore, Vase, Ceramic/Majolica, Bernhard Bloch, 1890, Historicism, Bohemia

Huge Amphore, Vase, Ceramic/Majolica, Bernhard Bloch, 1890, Historicism, Bohemia

By Bernhard Bloch

Located in Wien, AT

Huge Vase in form of an amphora, by the well known manufacturer Bernhard Bloch from Bohemia. The beautiful emerging amphora shape is decorated with hand-cut décor all over the body...

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Late 19th Century Czech Belle Époque Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Fratelli Fanciullacci Gilt and Sgraffito Vase, Italy 1950s-1960s
Fratelli Fanciullacci Gilt and Sgraffito Vase, Italy 1950s-1960s

Fratelli Fanciullacci Gilt and Sgraffito Vase, Italy 1950s-1960s

By Fratelli Fanciullacci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage Modernist vase with complex textured glaze and scraffito and gilt decor features a monochromatic gilded grape wine branch with with leaves and berries on a textured insized w...

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

Materials

Gold

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

Mid-Century Italian White Majolica Dog With Flower Wreath
Mid-Century Italian White Majolica Dog With Flower Wreath

Mid-Century Italian White Majolica Dog With Flower Wreath

Located in Pearland, TX

A charming petite vintage Italian white majolica dog figurine with a lovely flower wreath around its neck, circa 1950. Marked "Italy" on reverse. Hand painted with the sweetest expre...

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1950s Italian Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Bauhaus Era Ceramic Bonsai Planter by Eva Zeisel Schramberg Art Deco Avantgarde
Bauhaus Era Ceramic Bonsai Planter by Eva Zeisel Schramberg Art Deco Avantgarde

Bauhaus Era Ceramic Bonsai Planter by Eva Zeisel Schramberg Art Deco Avantgarde

By Schramberg Majolica, Eva Zeisel

Located in Bad Säckingen, DE

This exceptional Bauhaus era ceramic bonsai planter or cachepot was designed by the renowned designer Eva Zeisel and produced by the Schramberger Majolika Manufaktur (SMF) in Germany...

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1920s German Art Deco Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869
Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869

Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869

By George Jones

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant pink Majolica serving dish decorated with a three green vine leaves, the handle formed as a fox peering into the bowl with its tail appearing on the mottled underside signed ...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pair Yellow Albisola Faience Majolica Lidded Urns
Pair Yellow Albisola Faience Majolica Lidded Urns

Pair Yellow Albisola Faience Majolica Lidded Urns

Located in New York, NY

Pair yellow Albisola faience majolica lidded urns. Striking pair of large scale baluster form urns in Levantino Albisola style with medallions depicting v...

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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Faience

George Jones Majolica Bird on Nest Card Holder Vase
George Jones Majolica Bird on Nest Card Holder Vase

George Jones Majolica Bird on Nest Card Holder Vase

By George Jones

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

George Jones Majolica menu holder vase which features a bird (warbler) perched on top of a bulrush beside its nest. Colouration: brown, green, white, are predominant. The piece bears...

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1870s Antique 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

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

French 19th Century Majolica Cache Pot, Fruit Design, Antique Planter
French 19th Century Majolica Cache Pot, Fruit Design, Antique Planter

French 19th Century Majolica Cache Pot, Fruit Design, Antique Planter

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A quirky and very retro French Barbotine Majolica cache pot dating from the 19th century, and featuring an eye-catching design of succulent painted fruits encircling its rim. The pot...

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20th Century French Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

Mid-Century Italian Majolica Swan Cachepot Planter with Barbotine Decor
Mid-Century Italian Majolica Swan Cachepot Planter with Barbotine Decor

Mid-Century Italian Majolica Swan Cachepot Planter with Barbotine Decor

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of whimsical Italian charm to a tabletop or garden room with this colorful vintage majolica planter composition. Crafted in Italy circa 1960, the sculptural ceramic cac...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica

French Majolica Jardinière, Cobalt Blue, Napoleon III, 19th C.
French Majolica Jardinière, Cobalt Blue, Napoleon III, 19th C.

French Majolica Jardinière, Cobalt Blue, Napoleon III, 19th C.

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A refined French majolica jardinière from the late 19th century, dating to the Napoleon III period and inspired by the timeless elegance of the Louis XVI aesthetic. This beautifully ...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Bill Stewart Set of Two Sculptural Vases or Vessels, American Art Studio Pottery
Bill Stewart Set of Two Sculptural Vases or Vessels, American Art Studio Pottery

Bill Stewart Set of Two Sculptural Vases or Vessels, American Art Studio Pottery

By Bill Stewart

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Two sculptural vases or vessels are free-formed by hand and glazed in complex, semi-gloss crackle glaze; matte graphite-colored glaze was used on the bottom parts of the vessels. Bo...

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20th Century American Organic Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta

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

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Majolica

Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869
Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869

Majolica George Jones Fox Serving Tray circa 1869

By George Jones

Located in Austin, TX

Elegant pink Majolica serving dish decorated with a three green vine leaves, the handle formed as a fox peering into the bowl with its tail appearing on the mottled underside signed ...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Drug Jar by Jacques Boselly
18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Drug Jar by Jacques Boselly

18th Century Italian Majolica Albarello Drug Jar by Jacques Boselly

By Jacques Boselly 1

Located in Milano, MI

A Neoclassical late 18th century polychrome decorated drug jar or Albarello signed by the Italian Savonese artist Boselli Giacomo 1744-1808, a rare blue, yellow and polychrome majolica antique vase for collectors. The Italian Albarello...

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Late 18th Century European Neoclassical Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

19th Century Majolica White Dog Choisy Le Roi
19th Century Majolica White Dog Choisy Le Roi

19th Century Majolica White Dog Choisy Le Roi

By Choisy-le-Roi

Located in Austin, TX

Charming 19th century small majolica vase with white dog who look on a bucket signed Hippolyte Boulenger Choisy le Roi. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most important ceramics...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Pair of Jerome Massier Hen & Rooster Vases
Pair of Jerome Massier Hen & Rooster Vases

Pair of Jerome Massier Hen & Rooster Vases

By Jerome Massier

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...

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1910s Victorian Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

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

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

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar
19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Beehive Tobacco Jar. North of France.

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1890s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Delphin Massier Majolica Cockerel/Rooster Vase
Delphin Massier Majolica Cockerel/Rooster Vase

Delphin Massier Majolica Cockerel/Rooster Vase

By Delphin Massier

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Delphin Massier Majolica figural vase which features a cockerel/rooster stood in front of a vase, which is modelled in the form of corn. Colouration: yellow, pink, teal blue, are pre...

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1890s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Italy Mid 18th Century Rooster Shaped Majolica Soup Bowl
Italy Mid 18th Century Rooster Shaped Majolica Soup Bowl

Italy Mid 18th Century Rooster Shaped Majolica Soup Bowl

Located in Brescia, IT

Elegant and particular tureen in white majolica with polychromes produced around 1760 - 1770 by the ancient Pasquale Antonibon Manufacture based in Nove di Bassano, in the Veneto reg...

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Mid-18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

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

Mid-Century Vallauris “Sea Shell” Vide-Poche / Catchall, France, 1950s
Mid-Century Vallauris “Sea Shell” Vide-Poche / Catchall, France, 1950s

Mid-Century Vallauris “Sea Shell” Vide-Poche / Catchall, France, 1950s

By Vallauris

Located in Valencia, VC

Mid-Century Vallauris “Sea Shell” Vide-Poche / Catchall – Red, Brown & Yellow Ceramic A very beautiful Vallauris “céramique” vide-poche or catchall, sculpted in the form of a se...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Clay, Earthenware, Majolica

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900
Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900

Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900

By Jerome Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Small Rare Majolica frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900. Reference / Page 118,119 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur" of M.Bottero.

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Early 1900s French Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

French Vallauris Turquoise Majolica Handled Vase Urn, circa 1950
French Vallauris Turquoise Majolica Handled Vase Urn, circa 1950

French Vallauris Turquoise Majolica Handled Vase Urn, circa 1950

By Vallauris

Located in Pearland, TX

A lovely vintage French Mid Century turquoise majolica handled vase or urn from Vallauris in the south of France, circa 1950. No maker's mark. This stunning vase has a stylish shape ...

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Mid-20th Century French Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

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Majolica, Pottery

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

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Majolica

J. Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Box & Cover, Signed, English, ca. 1880
J. Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Box & Cover, Signed, English, ca. 1880

J. Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme Cobalt Box & Cover, Signed, English, ca. 1880

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Banner Elk, NC

Joseph Holdcroft Majolica Japonisme square shaped box and cover, glazed in cobalt blue, with relief molded flying cranes, flowering prunus branches, and squirrels, the cover bordered...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Early 20th Century French Barbotine Venetian Boat Figural Centerpiece
Early 20th Century French Barbotine Venetian Boat Figural Centerpiece

Early 20th Century French Barbotine Venetian Boat Figural Centerpiece

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring a touch of theatrical Belle Époque charm into an interior with this highly decorative antique French barbotine composition crafted circa 1900. Richly hand-painted in vibrant pa...

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Early 20th Century French Rococo Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica, Porcelain

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.