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19th C. Urbino Style Maiolica Istoriato Wall Charger

$4,500 USD19th C. Urbino Style Maiolica Istoriato Wall Charger

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A fabulous Italian Urbino style Istoriato wall charger with wide outer border of “grotesques” and a central classical scene from the Bible typical of the style of this collected and rare art form. This unusual plate features cobalt panels on the outer rim and an abundance of decorative figural motifs. It is typical of the tin-glazed ware produced by the talented artists in the Urbino region with its vivid and earthy colors which have retained their brilliance over the years. The plate is in ...
Wedgwood Charger, Leda And The Swan, 1872

$2,500 USDWedgwood Charger, Leda And The Swan, 1872

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A superb 19th c. Wedgwood earthenware charger, featuring “Leda and The Swan” in bright tin-glazed enamels. The marks indicate the year date 1872, Wedgwood started producing its Majolica in the 1860’s. The charger is in excellent condition. Size: 15 ¼” D.
19th Century Italian Majolica Charger

$3,750 USD19th Century Italian Majolica Charger

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A fabulous 19th century large Majolica hand painted wall charger with an unusual scalloped edge having reserves of Raffallesco styled dragons or Grotesques on a cobalt ground, alternating with pierced panels. The center is painted with a classical scene of Leda and The Swan. The charger is in excellent condition with some glaze wear to the back of the plate; size 20” D.
Italian Majolica Tin Glazed Hand Painted Charger

$2,500 USDItalian Majolica Tin Glazed Hand Painted Charger

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A beautiful early 20th century Italian Majolica tin glazed wall charger with hand painted decoration. This charger is a replica of the highly respected work of the Renaissance style artists who created sensational works of art on large plates, vases, and other forms. Typical of that style is the wide mustard ground border with Raffaellesco Grotesques surrounding a center medallion painted in a classical Roman scene. The charger was made by The Societa Ceramica de Colonnata of the Fiorentino ...
Large Pair of Italian Majolica Gypsy Musician Figurines

$1,200 USDLarge Pair of Italian Majolica Gypsy Musician Figurines

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A large pair of colorful Italian Majolica hand painted figurines depicting Gypsy musicians in typical 19th century garb. They have obviously just completed a performance and she is taking a curtsy while he stands proudly by. These figures are typical of the charm of Italian figures depicting the “country peasants” with their vibrant display of color and delightful expressions. They are in excellent condition, perfect for the sideboard or shelf; size 19” H.
19th C. Italian Majolica Trilobated Cistern Hand Painted Scene

$3,200 USD19th C. Italian Majolica Trilobated Cistern Hand Painted Scene

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
19th century Italian Majolica trilobated shaped cistern embellished with curled serpent handles and Istoriato decoration. Vividly colored hand painted enamels are typical of this ware and reminiscent of the Renaissance wares of Urbino and Cantagalli. Cisterns were historically filled with cold water and used to cool wine flasks. They were placed on the floor near the dining table and were usually decorated with Roman Renaissance scenes. The bowl is in excellent condition with minor restoration. ...
Victorian Majolica Platter

$375 USDVictorian Majolica Platter

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
Charming 19th century Victorian Majolica platter, probably French, with chocolate brown background embellished with large brightly colored flowers in hues of yellow, pink, and green. The platter is in excellent age appropriate condition. Size: 11 1/4” Length x 8 7/8” Width.
57  Pc. Assembled Set Tin Glazed Italian Pottery, Hand Painted

$4,250 USD57 Pc. Assembled Set Tin Glazed Italian Pottery, Hand Painted

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
An exceptional and decorative set of 19th and early 20th century handpainted Italian tin glazed pottery dinnerware, assembled probably during a lifetime by a loving collector. Most of the pieces are stamped "Made in Italy", marked w/ numbers or "FF", and each is unique with its vibrantly painted grotesques, florals, and fleur di lis decoration. There are 57 pieces including some large trays and most are in good condition with minor chips throughout, the smaller platter has a crack, however this ...
Pair of Austrian Majolica Wall Brackets

$1,200 USDPair of Austrian Majolica Wall Brackets

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A stunning pair of Austrian Majolica Wall Brackets, made by Schutz Cilli, a well-known manufacturer of decorative majolica in production from 1870-1918 in what is now known as the Czech Republic. The company was small and founded by two brothers. Their majolica pieces are highly artistic and imaginative. The brackets feature the figurehead of a woman against an olive green background. They are in excellent condition; size 9 ½” H x 7 ¼” W x 6 ½” D.
Pr. Vintage Hand Painted Majolica Wall Chargers

$6,500 USDPr. Vintage Hand Painted Majolica Wall Chargers

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A magnificent pair of matching early 20th century hand painted Majolica wall chargers with serpentine molded edges framing a wide band of grotesques, festoons, and foliage. The delicate lilac color used to highlight the raised border, is rare for this type of decoration, but sets off the vibrant center painting beautifully. The hand painted center medallion depicts the sea-nymph Thetis frolicking with her creatures, richly portrayed in soft earthy colors. The chargers are in excellent condition, ...
Italian Tin Glazed Majolica Bolted Jardiniere on Stand

$650 USDItalian Tin Glazed Majolica Bolted Jardiniere on Stand

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
19th C. Tin glazed Italian Majolica jardiniere on stand in the Urbino style with hand painted Mythological scene in the bright earthy colors so typical of this type of ceramic. This would make an imposing center piece, size 15" H x 12" D, in good condition with minor professional restoration to the base where it meets the stand.
19th C. Urbino Style Maiolica Istoriato Wall Charger

$3,750 USD19th C. Urbino Style Maiolica Istoriato Wall Charger

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A fabulous Italian Urbino style Istoriato wall charger with wide cobalt border and “grotesques” and a central classical scene typical of the style of this collected and rare art form. This unusual plate features an abundance of decorative figural motifs. It is typical of the tin-glazed ware produced by the talented artists in the Urbino region with its vivid and earthy colors which have retained their brilliance over the years. The plate is in excellent condition with age related crazing and ...
Pair of Italian 19th C. Viero Majolica Roosters

$3,400 USDPair of Italian 19th C. Viero Majolica Roosters

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A beautiful pair of matched 19th century Italian majolica Roosters made and signed by Giuseppe Battista Viero. The majestic birds are hand painted in warm earthy glazes and stand on a pedestal adorned with grape vines. Both are in excellent condition with minor age related crazing to the glaze in a few spots. Giovanni Battista Viero purchased the old Moretti workshop around 1761 in Nove, Italy. His grandsons, Giuseppe and Giovanni took over the business in 1868 where Giuseppe’s work earned ...
Large Minghetti Majolica Italian Charger With Applied Flowers and Birds

$2,250 USDLarge Minghetti Majolica Italian Charger With Applied Flowers and Birds

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A breathtaking Italian Majolica wall charger hand painted in the center with a seascape. The outer border is crimped and festooned with large applied flowers and birds. The charger was produced by the Minghetti factory. The Minghetti dynasty started with its founder, Angelo Minghetti, in 1850. His fanciful pieces have often been compared to that of Luca Della Robbia. Examples of his work are eagerly sought by collectors in Italy, as well as the rest of the world as each piece is unique and a ...
Rare Set of 12 Keller and Guerin Luneville Asparagus Plates

$2,750 USDRare Set of 12 Keller and Guerin Luneville Asparagus Plates

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
Rare matching set of 12 Keller and Guerin Luneville Asparagus plates featuring scalloped rims with a basket weave design on a wide yellow border. Lettuce and asparagus, in a raised relief pattern, flank a sauce well in the center. The plates are in excellent age related condition with vivid glazing and vibrant colors, minor crazing present. The Luneville factory was founded in France in 1730. They started producing their popular Majolica wares in the latter half of the 19th century under the ...
Large Urbino Style Tin Glazed Majolica Istoriato Plate

$3,500 USDLarge Urbino Style Tin Glazed Majolica Istoriato Plate

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A beautiful large 19th century Italian hand painted Majolica plate or wall charger featuring the Renaissance painting known as Istoriato (history plates.) This style of painting first occurred with the Italian Renaissance humanists who took scenes from Horace and Plutarch and transferred them to the ceramic surface. This plate is typical of the style created by the workshops of Urbino or Pesaro in the 16th century. The colors were usually vivid and earthy, very often framed with borders ...
Pair of Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Vases

$1,250 USDPair of Art Nouveau Barbotine Majolica Vases

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
Lovely pair of matched Majolica Barbotine Art Nouveau figural vases in bright enamels, hand decorated and wonderful for mantle display. The vases are in excellent condition. Size: 14" H
Alfredo Santarelli Lustre Ceramica Tea Set

$2,750 USDAlfredo Santarelli Lustre Ceramica Tea Set

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A unique early 20th century Italian lustre earthenware or ceramica tea set by Alfredo Santarelli (1874-1957) The set features hand-painted design with cameos of Roman warriors surrounded by Grotesques and finished in a lustre glaze. Alfredo Santarelli opened his first studio in 1910 in Gauldo Tadino, but by that time, was already a well-known and respected ceramicist. During his lifetime, he won many prestigious awards and was even bestowed the privilege of displaying the Royal Coat of Arms in ...
Pr. of 19th C. Majolica Trumpet Urns Painted by Ficaflli Mollica

$5,700 USDPr. of 19th C. Majolica Trumpet Urns Painted by Ficaflli Mollica

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
Impressively large pair of late 19th century Italian Majolica Trumpet Urns hand painted and signed by Ficaflli Mollica. The urns feature the bright earthy colors typical of the styles created in Italy by the famous Urbino, Castelli, and Deruta artists of the 16th century. The urns display continuous scenes of the life of 18th century Italian peasants going about their daily tasks. They are further enhanced with vivid polychrome enamels and applied vines and flowers. The Mollica family and their ...
Hand Painted Italian Pietro Melandri Palace Size Majolica Vase

$8,500 USDHand Painted Italian Pietro Melandri Palace Size Majolica Vase

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
We would like to present a magnificent Italian Majolica palace size vase in three parts with bolted base, hand-painted with allegorical scenes. This vase represents the work of Pietro Melandri, a famous early 20th century Italian ceramicist. Several books and numerous articles have been published about his life as well as his works, and exhibitions of his pieces still draw large crowds throughout Italy. The vase is resplendent with a sculpted lid embellished with interlaced pierced leafy vines, ...
Chesapeake Pottery American Majolica Umbrella or Cane Stand

$2,200 USDChesapeake Pottery American Majolica Umbrella or Cane Stand

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A very rare American Majolica Umbrella or Cane Stand made by Chesapeake Pottery in their Granite Ware body with raised design of flowering fruit tree. This stand is pictured in the book, Majolica by Nicholas M. Dawes, on page 166. Chesapeake Pottery was one of the better known of the American pottery companies that produced Majolica wares. The company was located in Baltimore, Maryland and was operated by Donald Francis Haynes (1835-1908) under the “Clifton” trademark. Production ceased in 1914 ...
Tin Glazed Hand Painted Italian Majolica Snake Handle Vase

$1,500 USDTin Glazed Hand Painted Italian Majolica Snake Handle Vase

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
Beautiful early 20th century tin-glazed Italian Majolica vase hand painted in the vividly glorious earthy colors typical of this type of ware. The continuous scene depicts a Roman chariot representing a classical scene of historical origin. The baluster shaped vase features curled serpent handles and is in excellent condition. Size: 19 ½” H
Sarreguemines Barbotine Whimsical Asparagus Majolica Casserole

$425 USDSarreguemines Barbotine Whimsical Asparagus Majolica Casserole

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A whimsical majolica casserole in the style associated with the type of wares produced by the Sarreguemines factory during the latter part of the 19th century. The Sarreguemines factory was founded in 1790 in the Lorraine region of France. Shortly thereafter, due to the poor economic situation, the factory was sold in 1800 to Francois-Paul Utzschneider. His entrepreneurship and expertise greatly increased the company’s production as well as their reputation, and they soon became known for their ...
Hand Painted Pair of French Faience Cruet Racks

$400 USDHand Painted Pair of French Faience Cruet Racks

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A beautiful pair of hand painted 19th century faience Cruet Racks with two cavities for Oil and Vinegar and two sea shell shaped salt and pepper dishes with attached leafy scrolled handle. A scenic vignette decorates each bottle holder with colorful design complimenting the remainder of the piece. In mint condition; size 7 1/2" H x 8" L.
Italian Tin Glazed Hand Painted Majolica Charger

$1,500 USDItalian Tin Glazed Hand Painted Majolica Charger

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A fabulous 19th century Italian Majolica Istoriato wall charger in the Renaissance style. The charger has a wide cobalt border and contrasting “grotesques” with a classical center medallion, all handpainted and typical of the tin-glazed ware produced in the style of earlier artists from the Urbino region. Because of the glazes used and the firing process, the charger still showcases the vivid and earthy colors which have retained their brilliance over the years. The plate is in good condition, ...
Italian Tin Glazed Hand Painted Majolica Charger

$1,800 USDItalian Tin Glazed Hand Painted Majolica Charger

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A fabulous 19th century Italian Majolica Istoriato wall charger in the Renaissance style. The charger has a wide cobalt border and contrasting “grotesques” with a classical center medallion, all handpainted and typical of the tin-glazed ware produced in the style of earlier artists from the Urbino region. Because of the glazes used and the firing process, the charger still showcases the vivid and earthy colors which have retained their brilliance over the years. The plate is in excellent ...
Italian Tin Glazed Hand Painted Majolica Charger

$2,500 USDItalian Tin Glazed Hand Painted Majolica Charger

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A sensational 19th century Italian Majolica tin glazed wall charger with hand painted decoration. This charger reflects the style of earlier Italian masters who painted large plates, vases, and other objects with artistic images of Renaissance life. The charger depicts a charming scene depicting a peasant woman and a nobleman exchanging pleasantries. The center medallion is framed by a typical wide banding of hand-painted Raffaellesco style Grotesques. The charger is in very good condition with ...
19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Jardiniere and Stand

$3,500 USD19th Century Wedgwood Majolica Jardiniere and Stand

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
A large 19th century English Wedgwood matching Majolica Jardiniere and Stand, the jardinière featuring a mustard yellow background alternating with cream-colored panels decorated with raised vase and floral design. The jardinière is supported on a stylized bracket stand decorated with raised acanthus leaves. The stand features a matching mustard colored stand with the same pattern as the jardinière. The set is in excellent age appropriate condition with some tight glaze hairlines to the ...
SOLD Hand Painted Classical Scene Maiolica Charger, Urbino Style

SOLDSOLD Hand Painted Classical Scene Maiolica Charger, Urbino Style

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
Large hand painted antique Urbino style charger with frolicking wine party featuring the rich earthen colors sought after by collectors the world over. The charger is in excellent condition with a small professional repair to an enamel chip on the very rim; size 18" diameter; ca. late 19th century.
SOLD Rubboli Majolica Lusterware Renaissance Style Charger

SOLDSOLD Rubboli Majolica Lusterware Renaissance Style Charger

Pottery:Antique:Majolica
The beautiful Italian majolica lusterware charger was made by the Rubboli factory in the Renaissance style with a lustre glazed iridescent finish on a dark cobalt ground, hand-painted in a wide border of grotesques framing a rectangular reserve with a classical Italian scene. Paolo Rubboli revived the ceramic industry in Gauldo Tadino in 1873. His pieces faithfully copied the earlier Renaissance styles of majolica and lusterware. His factory has remained small with production limited because of ...
 
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