Rare and Large Scaled Italian Terracotta Glazed Stamnos Vase by Giovanni Mollica

A large-scaled and striking pair of Hessen Glaswerke midcentury white striated ovoid vases (West Germany); each tall vase of ovoid form with short neck above an ovoid body; the lumin...

with short flared lip above a compressed body over a cylindrical foot; adorned overall in a deep cobalt blue glaze with raised floral vine and bold acanthus leaves

An impressive large Greek style vase, intricately crafted in terracotta and applied with a vibrant treacle glaze. Shaped like a trophy, this mid 19th century urn shares similarities with the marble vase attributed to prominent 2nd century Greek sculptor Sosibios in terms of shape and style, detailed with unique handles shaped like a swans neck. Unlike the Sosibios vase, the heart of this terracotta vase is largely plain showcasing the beautiful tone variation and lustre of the glaze. To the top, the vase is more intricate, detailed with a section of leaves and berries and stands on a socle carved with leaves to match the lower portion of the vase’s body. Thanks to its large scale and beautiful colour, this Greek style terracotta vase makes a striking statement piece placed on a pedestal or at the centre of a large sideboard...

Unique glazed terracotta flower vase from the 1970s signed Marino V.