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Stunning Antique English Victorian Majolica Blended Glaze Ram’s Head Cache Pot

$250 USDStunning Antique English Victorian Majolica Blended Glaze Ram’s Head Cache Pot

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Britain
This is a gorgeous piece of antique English Victorian majolica in the mottled shades of green, honey, and brown which the English potters did so well. A deeply molded wave and bead pattern graces the body of the cache pot, while the neck is deep and features alternating grotesque-style ram’s heads alternating with lozenges joined by a stylized rope garland. It measures 5” in diameter and 4” tall. There is no mark on the base, not even so much as a number, but I have no doubt this is English, ...
Superb Antique French Majolica J. Massier Figural Wishing Well with Birds

$650 USDSuperb Antique French Majolica J. Massier Figural Wishing Well with Birds

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
This is one of the most sought-after majolica pieces made by the renowned French potters, the Massier family. The Massier family of Vallauris, France, is world famous for their high-quality art pottery and majolica produced first by the father, Jacques (1806-1871), whose sons Delphin, Clement, and Jérôme followed in his footsteps. This is a figural wishing well spill vase with three charming birds and a bucket beside the well. It measures 9” tall, nearly 6” long, and about 5” wide; and dates to ...
Exquisite French Majolica Art Nouveau Tubelined Iris Vase

$75 USDExquisite French Majolica Art Nouveau Tubelined Iris Vase

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
I am very pleased to offer this lovely French Art Nouveau vase. A gorgeous Iris in shades of pink, yellow and purple, with leaves in sky blue and fawn—all tube-lined—form the central motif. Figural iris leaves in the same colors scheme form handles on each side. This is one of a pair that is currently available. This piece dates to between 1890 and 1910, likely around 1900. It measures 5 ¼” tall and 2 ¾” in diameter at the base. It bears the impressed numbers 4832 and 76 on its base, as well as ...
Exquisite Antique Austrian Majolica J. Dressler Egg Server Plate

$325 USDExquisite Antique Austrian Majolica J. Dressler Egg Server Plate

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
What a treat I have for you here! This is precisely the sort of thing for which Julius Dressler, is rightly famous—specialty food service pieces of majolica . His are, without a doubt the most fanciful and fun, and this one is no exception. In the form of a stylized leaf glazed in shades of green with a chocolate brown twig-form handle wrapped with ivy and cotton candy pink wells for the eggs and condiments—it’s a truly eye-catching piece. This was made by Julius Dressler at Biela, Bohemia in ...
Exquisite Large Antique French Majolica Neoclassic Cobalt & Dragons Cache Pot

$475 USDExquisite Large Antique French Majolica Neoclassic Cobalt & Dragons Cache Pot

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
I am very pleased to offer this gorgeous old French majolica cache pot or jardinière. It is glazed in a very deep cobalt blue with a warm brown skirt around the bottom. There is a neo-classical motif with scrollwork and flourishes in brilliant green which are draped with garlands of flowers glazed in pale blue and pale pink. Two sides have a shell medallion motif glazed in chocolate brown and yellow, while the other two sides have a back to back dragon motif in pale pink and white. The rim is ...
Exquisite Large Antique French Majolica Teal & Pink Art Nouveau Petal Jardiniere

$750 USDExquisite Large Antique French Majolica Teal & Pink Art Nouveau Petal Jardiniere

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
I am very proud to offer this exquisite piece of French art pottery. It likely was made in Vallauris in the south of France. At the turn of the century Vallauris was something of a Mecca for artists in general, and ceramicists in particular. This bears a great deal of resemblance to known pieces by Delphin Massier, but it is not marked nor could I find it in any Massier catalog I consulted, so I am hesitant to attribute it to him. But it is certainly safe to say it was likely inspired by the ...
Stunning Antique French Majolica Figural Fish Caviar Server

$185 USDStunning Antique French Majolica Figural Fish Caviar Server

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
What a treat I have for you here! This was a very popular form of majolica caviar server in the late 1800’s in France. Fives-Lille made the definitive one, but there were tons of potteries that made their own version, even Massier! It dates to between 1870 and 1890. This particular example is not marked, but it most definitely drew on the Fives-Lille for inspiration—the glazing is nearly identical. I've seen these described as wall-pockets, but my reference books state they were intended for ...
Superb Old European Majolica Figural Tyrolean Man Humidor Tobacco Jar

$125 USDSuperb Old European Majolica Figural Tyrolean Man Humidor Tobacco Jar

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
I am very pleased to offer this superb example of a Victorian figural majolica humidor—in the guise of a man in Tyrolean garb. Similar pieces, no doubt made by the same manufacturer as this one, can be seen on page 47 of Jeffrey B. Snyder’s Marvelous Majolica. He states that these pieces represented “local color” around town. This is one of several pieces acquired from the collection of a noted Chicago collector and antique dealer who began his collection in the 1930’s. He measures 5 ¼” tall and ...
Stunning Antique German Majolica Villeroy & Boch Art Nouveau Snowdrop Platter

$325 USDStunning Antique German Majolica Villeroy & Boch Art Nouveau Snowdrop Platter

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:German
I am especially pleased to offer this gorgeous old reticulated floral platter which dates to the turn of the century. This just screams Art Nouveau, doesn’t it? If you like this, be sure to see item #RL0607011 for a matching plate. An example of this pattern in a different color scheme can be seen in D. Michael Murray's book European Majolica on page 114. I've included a photo of the page below for those who don't have access to the book. A double ring of stylized snowdrops glazed in white and ...
Superb Antique Bohemia Austrian Majolica J. Moehling Figural Well Smokeset

$385 USDSuperb Antique Bohemia Austrian Majolica J. Moehling Figural Well Smokeset

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
What a treat this one is! This is a gorgeous example of the traditional Victorian smokeset in the form of a well or cistern with a barrel and a wagon wheel propped beside it, a rope draped over its corner, and a bird perched on the spigot. It is glazed allover in a warm honey/caramel color and subtly accented with gilt. This was made by Johann Moehling, who opened a pottery in Aich, Bohemia, Austria (which later became Czechoslovakia) in 1849. His pottery was in business only until 1875. He is ...
Stunning Antique French Majolica Frie Onnaing Art Nouveau 3-Piece Narcisse Garniture Set

$1,750 USDStunning Antique French Majolica Frie Onnaing Art Nouveau 3-Piece Narcisse Garniture Set

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
What a treat this one is! This gorgeous Art Nouveau garniture, or mantel, set was made by the Frie-Onnaing faiencerie in the North of France, along the Belgian border. It dates to between 1890 and 1914. This classically Art Nouveau pattern was very popular and I see pieces of it with some frequency, however it is rather rare to find it with the honey-colored background. The deep turquoise background is much more common. In addition, I see the full set very, very rarely. Usually I find single ...
Stunning Antique Villeroy & Boch German Majolica Art Nouveau Lily of the Valley Reticulated Pl

$250 USDStunning Antique Villeroy & Boch German Majolica Art Nouveau Lily of the Valley Reticulated Platter

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:German
This is such a gorgeous piece—I hate to see it go! This was made by the famed German pottery Villeroy & Boch, of Schramberg, Germany. This is so quintessentially Art Nouveau in its colors, style, and details! The circular central panel is composed of Lily of the Valley leaves radiating outward and glazed in deep green with an aqua glazed flower center. The rest of the platter is composed of deep and crisply molded Lily of the Valley Flowers in an intertwined pattern and glazed in bright aqua. ...
Lovely Antique English Victorian Majolica Begonia Leaf Plate #2

$125 USDLovely Antique English Victorian Majolica Begonia Leaf Plate #2

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Britain
I am pleased to offer this lovely example of a Victorian English majolica Begonia Leaf plate. These plates and other pieces featuring the large and colorful leaves of the Begonia Rex were wildly popular in England and America from the 1860’s through the 1880’s. Both majolica and the Begonia Rex plant were introduced into England at about the same time...majolica in 1851 and the plant in 1856 and both were received with unrestrained enthusiasm. With its capacity for deep relief and its vivid ...
Lovely Antique English Victorian Majolica Begonia Leaf Plate #1

$125 USDLovely Antique English Victorian Majolica Begonia Leaf Plate #1

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Britain
I am pleased to offer this lovely example of a Victorian English majolica Begonia Leaf plate. These plates and other pieces featuring the large and colorful leaves of the Begonia Rex were wildly popular in England and America from the 1860’s through the 1880’s. Both majolica and the Begonia Rex plant were introduced into England at about the same time...majolica in 1851 and the plant in 1856 and both were received with unrestrained enthusiasm. With its capacity for deep relief and its vivid ...
Lovely Antique French Majolica Jerome Massier Bird & Nest Footed Bowl

$425 USDLovely Antique French Majolica Jerome Massier Bird & Nest Footed Bowl

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
I am very happy to offer this charming antique French majolica footed bowl in the form of a bird’s nest on which is perched an adorable little bird. It was made circa 1900 by the renowned French artist, Jerome Massier. The Massier family of Vallauris, France, is world famous for their high-quality art pottery and majolica produced first by the father, Jacques (1806-1871), and then his sons Delphin, Clement, and Jérôme who followed in their father’s footsteps. The exterior of this lovely piece is ...
Superb Antique French Majolica Scotsman Character Pitcher Jug

$225 USDSuperb Antique French Majolica Scotsman Character Pitcher Jug

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
Here is your opportunity to own this fantastic character jug known by collectors as the Scotsman. I honestly don’t understand the name—he doesn’t look at all Scottish to me. These were popular during the late 19th to early 20th century. Though this particular jug is most often referred to as Sarreguemines, it is more accurate to refer to them as Sarreguemines-type. They were produced near Sarreguemines, France to compete with the products of the renowned faiencerie of the same name. The ...
Splendid Antique French Majolica Matelot Character Pitcher Jug

$275 USDSplendid Antique French Majolica Matelot Character Pitcher Jug

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
These character pitchers or jugs were popular during the late 19th to early 20th century. Though this particular jug is most often referred to as Sarreguemines, it is more accurate to refer to them as Sarreguemines-type. They were produced near Sarreguemines, France to compete with the products of the renowned faiencerie of the same name. The Sarreguemines character pitchers have mold numbers no higher than the 5000’s, while these particular pitchers carry the numbers in the 7890 series. This ...
Stunning Antique French Majolica Sarreguemines Puck Character Pitcher Jug

$275 USDStunning Antique French Majolica Sarreguemines Puck Character Pitcher Jug

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
I am very pleased to offer this superb example of one of Sarreguemines oldest character pitchers, Puck, number 653. This was one of the factory’s staple pieces and was very long-lived. It was still being produced as late as 1925. The mark used identifies this pitcher as having been produced after the World Fair of 1889 but before 1922 (according to the book Sarreguemines: Les Marques de Fabrique by the Sarreguemines Museum). He stands 7” tall and approximately 5 ½” in diameter. He is clearly ...
Gorgeous Antique French Majolica Frie Onnaing Art Nouveau Cyclamen Planter

$325 USDGorgeous Antique French Majolica Frie Onnaing Art Nouveau Cyclamen Planter

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
This is one of the most lovely pieces Frie-Onnaing ever made (in my opinion!). Glazed in rich carmine, olive, aqua, and chocolate; leaves twine gracefully up the sides in classic Art Nouveau style. The interior is lined in deep carmine. This was made sometime between 1890 and 1910 by one of the most renowned French faienceries, Frie-Onnaing, in the north of France near the Belgian border. It measures 5 ½” square at the top, 4 ¼” square at the base, and stands 5 ¼” tall. It is in superb condition ...
Gorgeous Antique German Majolica Villeroy & Boch Art Nouveau Snowdrop Plate

$95 USDGorgeous Antique German Majolica Villeroy & Boch Art Nouveau Snowdrop Plate

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:German
I am especially pleased to offer this gorgeous old reticulated floral plate which dates to the turn of the century. This just screams Art Nouveau, doesn’t it? An example of this pattern in a different color scheme can be seen in D. Michael Murray's book European Majolica on page 114. I've included a photo of the page for those who don't have access to the book. A double ring of stylized snowdrops glazed in white and yellow with deep green foliage, all on a light mocha background, encircles the ...
Stunning Large Antique French Majolica Delphin Massier Duck Planter

$725 USDStunning Large Antique French Majolica Delphin Massier Duck Planter

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
This is undoubtedly one of the most stunning pieces I’ve had the pleasure to own. It was made at the turn of the century by the renowned French artist Delphin Massier. The Massier family of Vallauris, France, is world famous for their high-quality art pottery and majolica produced first by the father, Jacques (1806-1871), whose sons Delphin, Clement, and Jérôme followed in his footsteps. This charming duck is one of their most well-known signature pieces and versions were made by each family ...
Gorgeous Antique French Majolica Art Nouveau Venus Cobalt & Pink Poppy Jardiniere & Pedestal

$4,000 USDGorgeous Antique French Majolica Art Nouveau Venus Cobalt & Pink Poppy Jardiniere & Pedestal

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
What a treasure this one is, and about as Art Nouveau as you can get with its flowing lines and floral motifs! This is a stunning jardinière and pedestal with six panels containing large pink poppies amongst green and ochre foliage on a cobalt blue background encircling the jardinière. The interior of the jardinière is glazed in pale yellow. The pedestal continues the same color scheme and takes the form of flowing foliage accented with flower buds. This dates to between 1890 and 1910. It is ...
Gorgeous Antique French Majolica Art Nouveau Frie Onnaing Printania 3-Piece Garniture Mantel S

$2,250 USDGorgeous Antique French Majolica Art Nouveau Frie Onnaing Printania 3-Piece Garniture Mantel Set

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
What a delightful set this is! This garniture, or mantel, set was made by the renowned French faiencerie Frie-Onnaing in the north of France. The pattern is called “Printania” and this dates to between 1894 and 1910. The set consists of 2 large vases and a jardinière featuring a wide band of flowers at the top glazed in shades of rose, purple, gold, and aqua on an olive background. The base has a band of fleur-de-lys wrapped with Art Nouveau swirls. Handles are geometric and glazed in antique ...
Stunning Antique Austrian Majolica Brothers Urbach Figural Shepherd Girl Candlestick

$125 USDStunning Antique Austrian Majolica Brothers Urbach Figural Shepherd Girl Candlestick

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
This stunning majolica candlestick was made by the Brothers Urbach in Turn-Teplitz, Austria. It is one of a pair consisting of this one and her young male companion. So be sure to see my item #RL0507077 to see her handsome mate! This dates to between 1882 and 1906. The Brothers Urbach produced very high quality majolica to compete with other continental manufacturers such as Wilhelm Schiller & Sons and fine English producers such as Minton. The detail on the face and clothing of the girl is ...
Fine Antique French Majolica Creil Roly Poly Monk Figural Pitcher Jug

$225 USDFine Antique French Majolica Creil Roly Poly Monk Figural Pitcher Jug

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
What a treasure I have for you here in this unmarked chubby monk character pitcher. The very well-fed monk pitcher was a favorite of French manufacturers. I know for certain that Frie-Onnaing, Nimy-le-Mons, and Creil & Montereau all made them with only minute differences between them. I nearly wore my eyes out poring over each manufacturer’s versions with a jeweler’s loop to figure out which one this might be. It took some doing, but I was finally able to find it in Maryse Bottero’s book Pichets ...
Gorgeous Antique French Majolica Jerome Massier Large Glass Eyed Cicada Vase

$185 USDGorgeous Antique French Majolica Jerome Massier Large Glass Eyed Cicada Vase

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
I have a superb vase for you here, done in one of the favorite motifs of the Massier family, and in fact, the area of Vallauris as a whole—the applied cicada. I see these cicada vases with some frequency, but very rarely do I find one with glass eyes! This was made at the turn of the century by the renowned French artist Jèrôme Massier. The Massier family of Vallauris, France, is world famous for their high-quality art pottery and majolica produced first by the father, Jacques (1806-1871), whose ...
Superb Antique French Majolica Art Nouveau Figural Man Vase

$285 USDSuperb Antique French Majolica Art Nouveau Figural Man Vase

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
What a treat I have for you here! This is a gorgeous example of the beautiful work done by the faienceries in the north of France, and it is so essentially Art Nouveau. The main body of the vase is in ombre shades from golden yellow to deepest caramel. Foliage glazed in shades of green, blue, and pink flow up the sides of the vase and encircle the base and top, with pendants of lavender and yellow flowers draped from the topmost leaves. Two pink and yellow buds form the handles. A gentleman in ...
Stunning Antique Austrian Majolica Figural Girl & Mandolin Vase

$125 USDStunning Antique Austrian Majolica Figural Girl & Mandolin Vase

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
What a lovely find I have for you here! This vase is in the form of a gnarled and lichen bedecked tree trunk glazed in charcoal, chocolate brown, and gray-green. A young girl dressed in a pale blue period dress sits on a large rust-colored rock playing a mandolin. The interior is also glazed in rust. It measures 10 ¼” tall and approximately 4 ¼” in diameter. It is marked on the base with the impressed numbers 1883 and 17. Although it does not bear their mark, I am confident that this is a ...
Gorgeous Antique Austrian Majolica Brothers Urbach Figural Shepherd Boy Candlestick

$250 USDGorgeous Antique Austrian Majolica Brothers Urbach Figural Shepherd Boy Candlestick

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
This stunning majolica candlestick was made by the Brothers Urbach in Turn-Teplitz, Austria. It is one of a pair, so if you like this, be sure to see my item #RL0507078 to see his lovely mate. This dates to between 1882 and 1906. The Brothers Urbach produced very high quality majolica to compete with other continental manufacturers such as Wilhelm Schiller & Sons and fine English producers such as Minton. The detail on the face and clothing of the boy is absolutely magnificent. I’ve included ...
Superb Antique Austrian Majolica Gerbing & Stephan Gargoyle Pitcher Vase

$125 USDSuperb Antique Austrian Majolica Gerbing & Stephan Gargoyle Pitcher Vase

Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
Wow, this is one exquisite piece! The body is fully covered with incised designs of gargoyles, scrollwork, and foliage. It is glazed in a soft buff with deep blue and black accents on the incised design. The interior is glazed in a warm tan. The workmanship is superb and the detail in the piece is stunning. This was made by Gerbing & Stephan in Bodenbach, Austria, sometime after 1885 when Gerbing and Wilhelm Schiller dissolved their partnership, and Gerbing went on to form Gerbing and Stephan. ...
 
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