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Material: Majolica
Humorous Majolica Frog Vase
Humorous Majolica Frog Vase

Humorous Majolica Frog Vase

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Majolica vase which features two seated frogs, either side of a screen. Coloration: Brown, green, blue, are predominant.  

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1890s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Minton Majolica Fantail Pigeon Vase
Minton Majolica Fantail Pigeon Vase

Minton Majolica Fantail Pigeon Vase

By Minton

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Minton Majolica vase which features three fantail pigeons with wings raised, supporting a bulbous vase. Cobalt blue ground version. Colouration: cobalt blue, white, ochre, are predom...

Category

1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Large 19th Century Jules Vieillard Majolica Vase with Mythological Scenes
Large 19th Century Jules Vieillard Majolica Vase with Mythological Scenes

Large 19th Century Jules Vieillard Majolica Vase with Mythological Scenes

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Magnificent large majolica vase attributed to Jules Vieillard & Cie, Bordeaux, circa 1870. This richly decorated urn is a superb example of French Renaissance Revival majolica, featu...

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19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Majolica, Paint

Large Majolica Wall Pocket Dog Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Large Majolica Wall Pocket Dog Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Large Majolica Wall Pocket Dog Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Majolica dog wall pocke Delphin Massier. Height / 8.5 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family produced di...

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1890s French Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Antique Majolica Sculpture
Antique Majolica Sculpture

Antique Majolica Sculpture

$495Sale Price|28% Off

Antique Majolica Sculpture

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

Antique Majolica sculpture.

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Early 20th Century Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases with Mistletoe, circa 1880
Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases with Mistletoe, circa 1880

Pair of Majolica Palissy Vases with Mistletoe, circa 1880

Located in Austin, TX

Palissy pair of small handled vases decorated with mistletoe, circa 1880. The School of Paris was composed by makers as Victor Barbizet, Francois Maurice, Thomas Sergent, Georges pull...

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1880s French Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

Majolica Plate Centerpiece Ceramic Wall Dish Hand-Painted Dolphins Deruta Italy
Majolica Plate Centerpiece Ceramic Wall Dish Hand-Painted Dolphins Deruta Italy

Majolica Plate Centerpiece Ceramic Wall Dish Hand-Painted Dolphins Deruta Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Majolica dish hand made and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy, according to the original Renaissance painting technique. The dish is enriched by the presence of four metamorphic dolphin-...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

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

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

Located in AMSTERDAM, NH

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

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Mid-18th Century Dutch Baroque Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Jasba Color-block Vase, West German Pottery 1960s
Jasba Color-block Vase, West German Pottery 1960s

Jasba Color-block Vase, West German Pottery 1960s

By West German Pottery, Jasba

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Mid Century Modern ceramic vase features an abstract graphic decor enveloping the whole body of the vase with color blocked bands of green and orange divided by off-white and dark gr...

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

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, 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

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...

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta

Large Spherical Italian Handmade Majolica Green Glazed Majolica Butterfly Vase
Large Spherical Italian Handmade Majolica Green Glazed Majolica Butterfly Vase

Large Spherical Italian Handmade Majolica Green Glazed Majolica Butterfly Vase

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Of extraordinary beauty and unique charm, the butterfly has long been considered a bearer of wishes. According to ancient beliefs, it possesses the power to make dreams come true. In...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, 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

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

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

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

French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890
French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890

French Majolica Cat with Mandolin Pitcher with Blue Ribbon, circa 1890

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.

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1890s French French Provincial Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic, Faience

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

Delphin Massier Majolica Birds on Bamboo Vase

By Delphin Massier

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

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

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1890s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

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

19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche
19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche

19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche

By Wilhelm Schiller & Son

Located in Austin, TX

Small 19th Century Majolica Begonia Leaf signed Wilhelm Schiller & Son Vide-Poche. High quality. 6.3 by 3.6 inches. Wilhelm Schiller began production of porcelain and earthenware in ...

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1880s Czech Rustic Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar
19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Majolica Log Tobacco Jar.

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1890s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, 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

Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900
Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900

Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900

By Jerome Massier Fils

Located in Austin, TX

Majolica Vase Birds & Lilac signed Jerome Massier Fils circa 1900. H / 11.5 inches , diameter / 7 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings....

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Early 1900s French Rustic Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Ceramic

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

19th Century English Majolica Fans Dish
19th Century English Majolica Fans Dish

19th Century English Majolica Fans Dish

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century English Majolica Fan Shape Dish.

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1880s British Aesthetic Movement Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

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 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

Antique Barbotine Decorative Box by Saint Clément, Art Nouveau, France
Antique Barbotine Decorative Box by Saint Clément, Art Nouveau, France

Antique Barbotine Decorative Box by Saint Clément, Art Nouveau, France

By Saint-Clément, Barbotine

Located in London, England

The bonbonnière or jewelry box of Saint Clément, made of barbotine earthenware at the end of the 19th century in the Art Nouveau style, is a true work of art. Its delicate decoration...

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Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Capodimonte Style Porcelain Figural Sculptures
Pair of Mid-Century Italian Capodimonte Style Porcelain Figural Sculptures

Pair of Mid-Century Italian Capodimonte Style Porcelain Figural Sculptures

By Capodimonte

Located in Dallas, TX

Striking pair of Italian porcelain figural sculptures crafted circa 1950 in the Capodimonte tradition, depicting a young peasant couple in richly detailed, hand-painted attire. Model...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica, Porcelain

Alzata in Maiolica Italiana dipinta con Madonna con Bambino Ocra e Celeste 1700
Alzata in Maiolica Italiana dipinta con Madonna con Bambino Ocra e Celeste 1700

Alzata in Maiolica Italiana dipinta con Madonna con Bambino Ocra e Celeste 1700

Located in Milano, MI

Alzata in Maiolica italiana dipinta in policromia agli inizi 1700 con piano perfettamente piatto con bordo rialzato decorato con l’assunzione della Madonna Incoronata raffigurata co...

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Early 18th Century Italian Folk Art Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy
Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy

Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy

By deBlona

Located in Recanati, IT

Large ceramic vase in pastel yellow, 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Gold Plate

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

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

Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic
Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica Ceramic

Large Vallauris Shell Vase in Orange and Brown Majolica 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 orange 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

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

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1880s French Rustic Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Set of Majolica Bowl Vase & Tray with Pear Decor, Deruta Italy 1950s-1960s
Set of Majolica Bowl Vase & Tray with Pear Decor, Deruta Italy 1950s-1960s

Set of Majolica Bowl Vase & Tray with Pear Decor, Deruta Italy 1950s-1960s

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage set of ceramic bowl, leaf-shaped tray, and pitcher vase feature colorful Deruta style majolica decoration with motifs of yellow pears. The pitcher is sculpted with an exagg...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Organic Modern Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta

French Majolica Camel-Form Lidded Box
French Majolica Camel-Form Lidded Box

French Majolica Camel-Form Lidded Box

Located in Downingtown, PA

An Exotic Cargo: A French Majolica Camel-Form Lidded Box, St. Amand, Circa 1870 This charming French majolica lidded box is a delightful example of the imaginative and naturalistic forms that characterized 19th-century majolica production. Crafted by the St. Amand pottery in circa 1870, the piece is a sculptural rendering of a seated camel, a subject that would have appealed to the era's fascination with exoticism and global trade. The camel is naturalistically colored and rests on a raised, mottled green ground, suggesting a desert landscape. The lid of the box is formed by the camel's loaded pack, which is meticulously detailed with a variety of goods. This top section is removable, revealing a square, hollow interior in a contrasting light blue glaze—a small, hidden surprise. The impressed mark "St Ad" on the base confirms its origin from the Saint-Amand-les-Eaux pottery. This pottery, which was active from the 17th century to 1920, was renowned for its high-quality, brightly colored tin-glazed earthenware, a technique known as faience in France. St. Amand's work, often featuring rich glazes and creative forms, was widely exported and highly sought after for both tableware and decorative objects. Majolica, with its vibrant glazes and playful designs, saw a resurgence in popularity in the mid-19th century, particularly in England and France. This camel-form box is a perfect example of how the pottery of this period moved beyond purely functional forms to create whimsical and narrative pieces. It reflects a world increasingly connected by trade and travel, where images of distant lands and their inhabitants entered the domestic sphere. This piece, from a private New York collection and with a provenance tracing to Jesse Davis Antiques...

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1870s French Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

English Victorian Majolica Lidded Box with Faux Bamboo and Leaf Motifs
English Victorian Majolica Lidded Box with Faux Bamboo and Leaf Motifs

English Victorian Majolica Lidded Box with Faux Bamboo and Leaf Motifs

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large English Victorian majolica lidded box dating to the late 19th century, richly decorated with naturalistic foliage and faux-bamboo details. The rectangular body is covered in ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Majolica

Vintage Tuscan Hand Painted Majolica Jug Vase Garniture Set Signed Leona Italia
Vintage Tuscan Hand Painted Majolica Jug Vase Garniture Set Signed Leona Italia

Vintage Tuscan Hand Painted Majolica Jug Vase Garniture Set Signed Leona Italia

Located in Forney, TX

A vintage Italian majolica ceramic three piece vessel garniture set, signed Leona Italia. Hand-crafted and hand-painted by highly skilled artisans in Tuscany, medieval Renaissance t...

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Late 20th Century Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects

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Majolica

Majolica Wall Pocket Dog Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Majolica Wall Pocket Dog Delphin Massier, circa 1890

Majolica Wall Pocket Dog Delphin Massier, circa 1890

By Delphin Massier

Located in Austin, TX

French Majolica dog wall pocket signed Delphin Massier. Height / 7.3 inches. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family produced ...

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1890s French Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica

Ceramiche Mola Majolica Tray Ashtray Sardinian Girl, Cagliari Italy
Ceramiche Mola Majolica Tray Ashtray Sardinian Girl, Cagliari Italy

Ceramiche Mola Majolica Tray Ashtray Sardinian Girl, Cagliari Italy

By Mola, Lenci

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Rare majolica small tray or ashtray is shaped in form of bust of young woman wearing traditional Sardinian costume, leaning on her crossed hands with her eyes closed. White color of...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery

Sculptural "Rhino #5" Table Lamp by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery
Sculptural "Rhino #5" Table Lamp by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery

Sculptural "Rhino #5" Table Lamp by Bill Stewart, American Art Studio Pottery

By Bill Stewart

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Striking ceramic table lamp is comprised of hand-sculpted rhino figurine with a bird sitting on its neck; the rhino is mounted on long conical totem pole, formed in coil technique. ...

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20th Century American Folk Art Majolica Decorative Objects

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Ceramic, Majolica, Terracotta, Pottery

Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930
Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930

Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930

Located in Austin, TX

Large French Pottery Majolica Pheasant Tureen circa 1930.

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1930s French Rustic Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery

Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Hunting Dog Vase
Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Hunting Dog Vase

Jerome Massier Fils Majolica Hunting Dog Vase

By Jerome Massier

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Jerome Massier Fils Majolica figural vase which features a hunting dog stood in front of a tree trunk. Colouration: white, brown, green, are predominant. The piece bears an impressiv...

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Early 1900s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects

Materials

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

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

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Ceramic, Faience, Majolica

Antique and Vintage Majolica Vases, Bowls, Candleholders and Other Decorative Objects

The popularity of Victorian majolica, the gaily colored, metallic-oxide-glazed earthenware, has ebbed and flowed for more than a century. Right now, antique and vintage vases, bowls and other decorative objects appear to be having a moment — again.

Starting in the 1850s, people in the U.S. and the U.K. embraced these affordable housewares with unusual polychrome palettes (turquoise and pink) and whimsical forms (candlesticks shaped like dolphins). By the 1870s, majolica was being mass-produced for an ever-expanding middle class in countries like England, France, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal. Majolica was Art for Everyman. Its popularity coincided with interest in exotic Japonisme and scientific studies by the likes of Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin and John James Audobon.

Despite a similarity in name, Victorian majolica is significantly different in subject matter and form from its Italian forebear, Renaissance maiolica. That earlier earthenware bore gaily painted religious and mythological scenes, and unlike majolica, with its  lively contours, was not molded or three dimensional.

What was the attraction of majolica for the 19th-century collector? “Imagine what it looked like in a Victorian interior, with dark woods, heavy drapes and upholstered chairs and sofas,” says Susan Weber, founder of the Bard Graduate Center in New York. “Majolica is robust and extremely tactile. With its naturalistic shapes, colorful glazes and often humorous themes, it appealed to the growing consumer society.” 

In England, manufacturers like Minton began to produce decorative, relief-molded majolica tiles for the interiors of taverns, train stations, even the famous Queen’s Dairy at Frogmore, on the grounds of Windsor Castle. In 19th-century France, Sèvres and smaller ceramics firms began to reinterpret the snake-decorated platters made by Bernard Palissy, a 16th-century self-taught French potter. The result was a type of majolica called Palissy ware, which, like the originals, was festooned with odd creatures (lobsters, lizards and snakes) modeled by hand.

The late Moroccan-born, Paris-based decorator Alberto Pinto often placed Palissy ware in his clients’ living rooms, posing individual pieces on brackets against a background of stamped, gilded leather. Pinto, in turn, influenced such contemporary decorators as Harry Heissmann of New York. After 1900, people got swept up in the romanticism of Art Nouveau and ceased buying majolica. The 1970s saw a revival of interest, and in 1982, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York, organized “English Majolica,” an exhibition featuring 75 examples from Minton, Wedgwood and George Jones, among other makers. 

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