Italian Ceramics

Ceramic plate ERNESTO CONTI Late 19th century " MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE '' Painted ceramic plate. '' MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE ''. ERNESTO CONTI factory, Sesto Fiorentino. Marked on the bott...

Urbino Ceramic Plate end 18th Century Ceramic plate from Urbino, King Solomon honors the Queen of Sheba, painted in multicolor, glazed, 31 cm diameter good condition

Majolica pitcher Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1735 Majolica decorated in cobalt blue monochrome It measures 7.36 in hight x 8.07 x 4.52 (h 18.7 cm x 20.5 x 11.5...

4 ( Four ) Neapolitan MAJOLICA TILE from the 19th Century 4 Tiles with white aluminum oxide background with manganese geometric designs. AVAILABILITY OF 230 TILES HEIGHT 40 cm WID...

Antique Tuscan Picture Inlaid with White Carrara Marble, 19th century. Italy Ancient Tuscan terracotta bricks, inlaid by us with 19th century white Carrara marble. Various dim...

Ancient malta cross marble various colors 19th Century Carrara marble. Measures: height 30cm width 30cm Weight 8Kg Very good condition The price is for which one The price of...

Antique Tuscan picture inlaid with white Carrara marble 19th century Italy Ancient Tuscan terracotta bricks, inlaid by us with 19th century white Carrara marble. Various dimensi...

Antique Tuscan picture inlaid with white Carrara marble 19th Century. Italy Ancient Tuscan terracotta bricks, inlaid by us with 19th Century white Carrara marble. Various dime...

Six maiolica “ambrogette” (tiles) Rampini manufactory, painter probably Siro Antonio Africa Pavia, 1693-1704 a) 6.88 x 5.51 in (17.5 x 14 cm); 0.55 lb (252 g) b) 7.08 x 5.70 in (18 x 14.5 cm); 0.51 lb (233 g) c) 6.88 x 5.70 in (17.5 x 14.5 cm); 0.54 lb (245 g) d) 6.81 x 5.51 in (17.3 x 14 cm); 0.50 lb (230 g) e) 6.88 x 5.51 in (17.5 x 14 cm); 0.50 lb (229 g) f) 7.08 x 5.70 in (18 x 14.5 cm); 0.51 lb (233 g) State of conservation: intact. These six ”maiolica fina” small “ambrogette” belong to a family of ceramic works considered among the finest produced between the 17th and 18th centuries. For a long time, this type of maiolica was attributed to the Venetian village of Angarano, but later it was definitively attributed to the pottery factories in Pavia. A fundamental study ascribed this production specifically to Pavia through an analysis of Lombard collections and a comparison with archaeological remains found near the two main manufacturing sites in the city. (E. Pelizzoni - M. Forni - S. Nepoti, La maiolica di Pavia tra Seicento e Settecento, Milano 1997). The six small oval tiles have rounded edges and are decorated with a historiated motif. They were created using high-fired polychrome technique, with a predominance of cool tones and a dominance of gray and blue, interspersed with manganese, citrine yellow, orange-yellow, and green. The six small “ambrogette” are characterized by the same stylistic features, with a similar decorative design. The first tile (a) depicts a female figure, holding a stiletto and sitting near a pedestal supporting a relief-decorated baluster vase. Behind her, a child is holding a chalice, while through the arches of a portico, a glimpse of a mountainous landscape can be seen in the background. The female figure could possibly be Lucretia, an example of virtue in ancient Roman culture. In the second “ambrogetta” b), the Biblical episode of Judith and Holofernes is depicted through canonical iconography: the decapitated body of Holofernes lies on the bed in the background, while the protagonist, Judith, is seen placing his head into a sack held by a maidservant. Through an archway a shining slice of the moon gives the perception of nighttime. Surprisingly, within the narrative, there is the presence of a basin in the shape of a large shell, closely resembling the products of Pavia's factories. The third small plaque (c) depicts a female figure standing on a plinth and framed by an architectural arch with a vast mountainous landscape in the background. The woman, with her breasts exposed, is accompanied by two children: one approaching her as if wanting to be picked up, and the other seated with an apple in his hand. The protagonist lends herself to different interpretations: perhaps she represents Rea Silvia with the two twin founders of Rome, or perhaps she is an allegory for the Pietà, a common theme depicted on maiolica. In the fourth tile (d), three characters are depicted near a column. The main figure is an old man with a sad expression, holding a cup, while a woman, wearing a turban on her head, also holds a cup in her right hand and a pitcher in her left. A second woman with her hair bound holds another pitcher behind the old man: at his feet a traveller's bag can be seen, along with some apples and a slice of cheese on a rectangular base. It is likely the sad Biblical episode of Lot and his daughters...

Tile with Pisana cross terracotta and Carrara marble 19th century Original terracotta square 25 x 25 cm with white marble inlay. Height 27cm Widt...

Italian Maiolica Crespina a Compendiario style, Central Italy, Late 17th century This Crispina has a convex shape on the front and a concave shape on the back, resting on a small ...

Antique bricks opus spicatum / spigatum light two cuts slats of cotto 19th century. Opus Spigatum / Spicatum. Made with original light terracotta bri...

SICILIAN MAJOLICA PANEL end 19th Century Panel made up of 20 tiles of approx.20x20 cm. Classic-inspired panel: "Wild boar hunting in Magna Graecia". ...

Ancient Sicilian Majolicato panel "Magnagrecia" end 19th century. Panel consisting of 15 x 15 cm tiles - 49 tiles. Classic-inspired panel: MAGNA-GREECE THICKNESS 1.2 cm WEIGH...

SICILIAN MAJOLICA PANEL end 19th Century Panel made with 36 tiles measuring 17x17 cm. Panel of classic Sicilian Baroque inspiration. HEIGHT 102...

PANEL OF MAJOLICA TILES WITH GOAT AND PUTTI end 19th Century Panel of 36 hand-painted 15x15 cm tiles with cherubs riding a goat. Typical rural scene, the theme of children playing...

SICILIAN MAJOLICA RING end 19th Century Panel made with 30 tiles of approximately 17x17 cm. Classic "baroque" inspired panel. HEIGHT 102 cm WIDTH 85...

Set of 4 faux marble printed plates from the 1980's. Manufactured by Ancora, these were samples, never used and have holes for wall mounting as well. 1980's Italy.

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Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in Dragon Trainers. This ceramic piece is completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care.  

Our artisan's pieces are a dream come true, as in The Frog Prince. This ceramic piece is completely hand-crafted and painted with love and care.  

An antique Italian hand painted Savona tin glazed syrup jar inscribed AQUA DE PIANTAGNE dating from the early 18th century, the rounded earthenware jar stand...

An Italian Baroque Castelli albarllo, also known as a pharmacy or drug jar. It held 'Benedict Laxat' listed as far back as Aristotle as a medication used in by midwives. Beautifully decorated with buildings in landscapes in the free, almost impressionistic style typical of Castelli Maiolica...

Maiolica centerpiece Pasquale Antonibon factory Nove di Bassano, Venice, 1740-1770. Measures: 1.85 in x 19.21 in x 15.27 in 4.7 cm X 48.8 cm X 38.8 cm. lb 5.29 (kg 2.4) State of conservation: thin passing fêlure with covered chipping and a glued foot The Antonibon were an important family of Venetian...

Centerpiece white maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, circa 1700 Measures: 5.6 in x 14.72 in x 13.46 in (14.3 cm x 37.4...

Centerpiece light blue maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, 1700 circa 5.5 in x 14.72 in x 13.77 in (14 cm x 37.4 cm X cm 35) lb 4.40 (kg 2) State of con...

PAIR OF ANCIENT GREEK TERRACOTTA VASES REPRODUCTION CRATER OF MITRIDATE early 20th Century Globe vase in terracotta, copy of a vase of clas...