Earthenware Ceramics

English majolica green-glazed 9-inch plate, with relief molded geranium plants and blossoms and shaped rim, the reverse with impressed mark 'HOPE & CARTER, ENGLAND,' ca. 1880. For t...

Assortment of 4 dishes with braided rim Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: 14 x 10 in (35.5 x 25.5 cm); 12.2 x 8.39 in (31 x 21.3 cm); 10.4 x 9.65 in (26.5 x 24.5 cm); 10.8 x 9.61 in (27.5 x 24.4 cm). Weight: 4.4 lb (1.998 kg) State of conservation: some chips due to use on the edges and on the parts in relief. The four different dishes have a foot with a low lip from which extends a wide, flat, slanted rim resembling a basket weave. The small handles are painted green: they resemble wickerwork in the two oval dishes and take the form of a sinuous branch in the round ones. The third fire decoration is inspired by the naturalistic floral botanical patterns on the ceramics produced by the Hannong family in Strasbourg. Here the pattern is defined by the rapidity and subtlety of the brushstrokes and the result is particularly tasteful, characterized by compositional intelligence and pictorial expertise. A main corolla, either a wild or garden rose, is set slightly off center in each well. From this extends a thin stem holding a small secondary bud and there are small field florets dotting the composition to lend volume to the delicate bunch of flowers. On the brim, small polychrome flowers add color to the weave, accompanied by lanceolate leaves of a very intense green. There exist few and very rare examples for comparison with this morphology: a round plate - entirely consistent with those in question - has been dated to around 1775 (S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, tav. 200). Two other dishes with a basket rim, but with parallel striped brim decoration, were exhibited in the 1995 exhibition on Lodi ceramics; the attribution to the Lombard town near Milan is therefore almost exclusively derived from the decoration called "alla rosa contornata" or "alla vecchia Lodi" and constitutes one of the most popular decorations during the eighteenth century. (M. L. Gelmini, in Maioliche lodigiane del '700 (cat. mostra Lodi), Milano 1995, pp. 31 p. 162-163 nn. 181-182). This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family had started their Maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the Maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

Assortment of dishes Lombard manufacture 1770 – 1780 Circa Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Two large dishes: diameter 14.76 in (37.5 cm); weight 4.5...

French Majolica asparagus platter Salins, circa 1880. Decorated with ferns.

Nice pair of 1960s Majolika ceramics, known for bold glazes and artistic designs. The larger lidded container has a textured cobalt blue lid with gold and orange accents, contrasted ...

A scarce Burmantofts Faience Bacchanalian tile of rectangular form modelled in relief with figures with a goat set within a raised stepped edge and decorated in burgundy glazes. Inci...

French Faience oyster signed plate Saint Clement, circa 1890. Rustic, Country style.

French Majolica leaves platter, circa 1890.

English pottery pearlware botanical plates, circa 1840     The folky painted plates have a scalloped rim. In the center of each plate is a large...

Beautiful midcentury handcrafted bowl or large vide poche from Apt, France with prominent beige and brown colors in an art brut form. The technique is known as "terre melee...

Dated 1877 pair of majolica plates with silver plated bas relief applied figures. The signature is illegible. Romantic women amongst cattails ...

An attractive and unusual vintage serving platter, embellished with a central divider of beautifully crafted and hand-painted garden vegetables. A raised, embossed and painted green ...

German Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1890. Craddle 8" by 4.5" , platter 12.3" by 9.7"

French Majolica asparagus platter Salins, circa 1880. Decorated with ferns.

A Rare Victoria Pottery Company Majolica Sardine Box with five sardines on green glazed lotus pads and other foliage, trimmed in yellow bamboo with green shoots, the body and integra...

Decorative eartenware fruit platter by Anna-Lisa Thomson, Uppsala Ekeby, Sweden. Mid 20th Century. Beautifully decorated with fishes in various colors from late 1940s or early 1950s ...

Large Majolica asparagus plate signed Keller et Guerin Luneville, circa 1880. This plate exist in different colors and sizes.

Large Hispano-Moorish earthenware plate, 18th century Diameter: 41 cm Good condition

Rare and highly decorative giraffe sculpture. Anyone who has ever been to Africa and saw these majestic animals in the wild will never forget the sight of them. The graceful manner ...

Vintage vase in blue or black drip glaze featuring the indented On close inspection the glaze includes flecks black and sea-blue which give greater depth to the surfaces. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any further questions.?? With best wishes Geert Niessen? Early Bird Gallery...

Tin Glazed Earthenware with vivid green and manganese brown decoration on buff clay with a clear lead glaze. Orvieto, Early 15th Century Circa 1420. Similar Example Found in The Louv...

This large blue and white bowl Is covered with wonderful ornaments in the fashionable Japonism taste of the 1880's and 1890's. The earthenware bowl carries as makers mark an Impresse...

A scarce Burmantofts Faience Bacchanalian tile of rectangular form modelled in relief with figures attending to a resting man set within a raised stepped edge and decorated in green ...

A Mid Century Modern teapot and milk jug from the series "Blå eld" translated to Blue fire in English is quality earthenware from Rörstrand, Sweden desig...

A Large Holdcroft Rustic Pitcher with applied birds on either side and relief molded wheat sheaves with all-over twigs and branches, with interlocked branch handle, English, ca. 1875...

18th century polychrome earthenware shoe slippery A shoe slippery in polychrome beautiful colors, blue tones, yellow, green, some red and deep purple in the floral decor made by Mak...

This is a pair of English creamware dishes from the 18th century, created around 1780. The plates display a lovely chinoiserie scene in the Meissen style, with women selecting access...

A stunning set of scandinavian modern plate and vase by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. Thorsson’s “Baca“ series features highly detailed and complex relief ...

Heavy earthenware vessel with a fused red glass decor.

Pair of Italian Maiolica Vases, of baluster form, with polychrome Renassance style decptions, on pedestal bases, with large molded and applied snakes forming the handles, the reverse...

19th Century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.  

Beautiful French Art Deco style long and oval-shaped earthenware fruit platter by Emaux de Longwy, hand painted and enameled with polychrome floral decoration in white, pink, green, ...

French Faience oyster signed plate Saint Clement, circa 1890. Rustic, Country style.

French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light yellow background (East of France), circa 1890.

French faience oyster plate signed Fouillen Quimper, circa 1930.   

A delightful cornucopia-shaped Faience wall decoration signed Angoulême, a flower holder wall pocket in ivory white tin-glazed earthenware, hand-painted with delicate flowers and gold accents, with the typical 19th-century romanticism of the time and the growing interest and fascination with the natural landscape. The scrolled borders are highlighted in gold and decorated with rococo scrolls...

Berte Jessen for Aluminia. Advent wreath in faience. Hand-painted. Model 556/3359. Approximately from 1970. Marked. In excellent condition with natural cracks. Dimensions: Diameter 1...

Unique faience vase handmade by Danish artist Bode Willumsen in 1946 at workshop of Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. The vase is modelled with an amazing pierced motif of Adam and Eve in t...

This very large and very colorful Italian Majolica centrepiece bowl was made between 1900 and 1920 in the Renaissance Revival style. The sides show hand painted blue peacocks surroun...

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...

Quimper Pottery, French 20th century. A pair of vintage Quimper faience pottery plates. Each plate has a hand painted and tin glazed figural surface a...

REDUCED FROM $150....Ernestine ceramics bowls are a must for a garden lunch or brunch. The shape of the bowls is superb, with their double outer edge and wide flat shoulder rim terminating in a sharp edge bowl. The decorations are a work of art with fluidity and lovely color palette. The flowers depicted are Morning Glory pattern # 934, Violets #727 and Pansies on the rim with Wild Roses in the center #871. All three are signed Ernestine ITALY...

A large squared stoneware bowl with a lovely blue color. It is designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsbergs Studio and signed with the classic studio-hand by Stig Lindberg. It is 18,5 x...

Wedgwood Majolica shell-form spoon warmer, circa 1872. The warmer is naturalistically modeled as a large shell in sky blue and amaranth. Marks: Script in red M2954 and M below also...

Elegant 19th century French Majolica pair of vases attributed to Fives Lille. The vases are shaped like walls decorated on the front with kingfishers on branches, on the base mushro...

French faience blue and white fish platter signed Longwy, circa 1900. Measures: 21.5" L x 8.5" W x 1.5" H.

Lovely German Majolica cat with her kitten plate, circa 1900.

George Jones Majolica Strawberry server on white wicker ground with rare cream and sugar Baskets, English, circa 1868. Impressed British Registry Mark to reverse for 16 June 1868. This was one of the first majolica patterns registered by George Jones. (Please see our listing on 1stdibs for the same model in a yellow wicker...

Aluminia and Royal Copenhagen, Tenera faience. Eight tiles. Approx. 1960s/70s First factory quality. Marked. Dimensions: The smaller ones: L 15.0 x D 7.7 cm. Square tile: 15.4 cm.

Two maiolica flower pots Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770 - 1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) The...

German Faience pitcher/jug with hinged pewter lid and handle. Hand painted floral design, along with stag and dog, on white background. Top of lid is monogrammed. Has minor wear from...

A fine Majolica serving platter or bowl by the celebrated English pottery firm, Minton. Featuring a design of a recumbent cherub or child clutching grapes upon a bed of grape leaves...

This pair of majolia shelves with vase is beautiful and refined. Characterized by a rich decoration and bright colors of baroque taste typical of Sicilian production in southern Ital...

Charming Art Nouveau Majolica handled platter with two pink wild roses signed Jerome Massier Fils, circa 1900.

George Jones Majolica Dish, the center with tortoiseshell mottling, bordered with green-glazed acanthus leaves on a turquoise-glazed ground, the inner and outer border rims glazed in...

An English majolica four fish jug, attributed to Adams and Bromley, circa 1875-1880. This whimsical Victorian Era pitcher is formed as four, side by...

An antique Staffordshire pearlware coffee pot and cover hand-painted in coloured enamels with floral designs. This elegant and lightly potted coff...

Hang this fausse pair of uniquely large, colorful Majolica plates on your kitchen wall or display them on a shelf. Sculpted in France circa 1880 in the manner of Longchamp, and hand ...