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Material: Majolica
Majolica Earthenware Model of a Cat, Possibly William Brownfield
Located in Downingtown, PA
Majolica Model of a Cat,
Earthenware with Majolica Glaze,
Possibly William Brownfield,
19th Century
The figure of a cat is modeled as an orange-brown cat with almost a mane. It is p...
Category
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Earthenware, Majolica
Humorous Majolica Frog Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Majolica vase which features two seated frogs, either side of a screen. Coloration: Brown, green, blue, are predominant.
Category
1890s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Cantagalli Lusture Majolica Centerpiece
By Cantagalli
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Cantagalli Lusture Majolica centerpiece, Of tripartite form with center pierced urn, with mask medallions, raised on a confirming ovoid base. Decorated in all over foliate and scroll...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
1880 Gien French Faience Pair Majolica Gold Chocolate Vases with Armored Knights
By Gien
Located in New York, NY
A very rare signed pair of Faience vases produced by the prestigious French Gien factory, with a unique enameling technique called "Emaux chagrin" = painful enamels, because of the difficulty and time-consuming craftsmanship. The background consists of hand-applied enamel, a mixture of real gold, and chocolate brown colored clay. Then these museum pieces are hand decorated on both sides with gold leaf: antiquity decor with detailed armored knights...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Revival Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold
$3,360 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Majolica Rooster
Hen Vase Delphin Massier, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica vase with a rooster & hen vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.
Reference / A similar example of this piece page 83 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur" of Bottero.
Category
1890s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Majestic Amphora Vase Majolica Painted Subject Inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci
Located in Recanati, IT
Majestic majolica Amphora vase, with a height of 200 cm (78,7 in) and a diameter of 70 cm (27,5 in): a unique piece, entirely handmade and hand-painted in Gubbio, Central Italy, in 1...
Category
1990s Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique Hand Painted Majolica Vase from Umbria, circa 1870
Located in Dallas, TX
From Italy, this hand painted majolica vase has two scenes divided by scrolling snake handles. One side depicts a trophy of arms with black eagle supporters, a flag and a ribbon date...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Montigny-sur-Loing Barbotine Vase with Floral Reliefs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add color and dimension to any interior with this exquisite antique majolica vase. Sculpted in Montigny-sur-Loing, France circa 1860, the tall oval vessel stands on a rectangular bas...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Ceramic, Majolica
Delphin Massier Mallard Duck Wall Pocket
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Delphin Massier Majolica wall pocket which features a duck (mallard) in flight, with wings raised. Colouration: white, pink, teal blue are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks ...
Category
1890s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Minton Majolica Two Handled Vase on Pedestal
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica vase which features grapes and vine leaves, two lion head handles and a (fixed) pedestal base. Colouration: turquoise, pink, ochre...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pair of Unique Ceramic Vases Fat Lava Style with Art Nouveau/Art Deco Influence
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pair of Unique Mid-Century Ceramic Vases – Fat Lava Style with Art Nouveau/Art Deco Influences
A stunning and rare pair of mid-20th-century ceramic vases, reminiscent of the iconic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique English Majolica Planter or Jardiniere with Floral Decoration
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique planter is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from England and date to approximately 1890 and done in the period Art Nouveau style. The planter is composed of Maj...
Category
Late 19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Large Vintage Majolica Pottery Teapot Purple Grape Bunches
Located in Charleston, SC
Majolica Teapot has crazed ceramic background, berry / grapes with vines. The design surrounds the spout. Vines continue around the handle. Hand-paint...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Folk Art Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Contemporary Ceramic Vase, Turquoise, Brown, Collectible Design, Handmade Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The "Abisso Caraibi" vase, crafted and painted by hand in Italy, draws inspiration from the mysterious depths of the ocean. Its unique coloring technique ensures that no two pieces a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
19th Century French Painted Majolica Cachepot with Hunt Trophy Motifs
By Orchies
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful barbotine jardinière from L'Hermine a Orchies, France, was sculpted circa 1880. Almost square in shape, the antique porcelain cache pot features exquisitely rendered hu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
George Jones Majolica Magnolia Cache Pot
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica cache pot which features magnolia blossom and two moths. Turquoise ground version. Colouration: turquoise, green, white, are predominant. Bears a pattern number...
Category
1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Barbotine Ceramic Hounds
Boar Cache Pot from Sarreguemines
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hunting lodge or ranch with this colorful antique planter. Crafted in Sarreguemines, France circa 1880, the elegant Majolica planter stands on paw feet, and is dressed wit...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Baldelli for Raymor Majolica Cylinder Vase, Mid Century Modern 1960s
By Baldelli
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage majolica vase features cylindical body, decorated with an abstract floral motif in mocha and espresso brown colors on soft grey-beige background. The interior surfaces are d...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
19th Century French Onnaing Majolica Pig Waiter Pitcher
By Onnaing
Located in Pearland, TX
A superb antique French majolica barbotine pig waiter pitcher by Onnaing, circa 1880. This delightful pitcher is designed as the "maitre d'hotel" or butler pig ready to serve, hand p...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica Porcelain Trompe l
Oeil Asparagus Covered Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Majolica lidded Box Tromp l'Oeil to look like asparagus. The box is a wonderful decorative piece in the kitchen or dining room - holding anything from office supplies at a kitchen w...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Porcelain
$428 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century French Ceramic Barbotine Wall Platter with Apples Signed Longchamp
By Longchamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen wall with this colorful, antique Majolica plate! Sculpted in France, circa 1880, the large platter is round in shape, and features hand painted motifs with three ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Majolica
Jumbo
Elephant Figure
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Majolica figure which features 'Jumbo', the elephant. Jumbo was obtained by London Zoo in 1865 as a two year old, where he became a favorite attraction. This model can also be found ...
Category
1880s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Italian Albarello Jar, hand painted Italian Jug, Majolica
Located in Bradenton, FL
An impressively formed antique hand painted Italian Faenza Majolica ceramic vessel. Made in the early 1900s. The jug is decorated with colorful floral ...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Pair of Minton Majolica Dove Flower Holders
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Pair of Minton Majolica flower holders which feature a fantail pigeon, standing on a leafy base. Flower inserts around the tail. Colouration: white, gre...
Category
1870s English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
$3,014 / set
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Rooster
Hen Vases Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of 19th Century Majolica Rooster & Hen Vases signed Delphin Massier.
Rooster / H : 6.8" , 4.5" by 3.5" , Hen / H : 4.8" , 3.8" by 3.2"
The Massier are known for the quality of t...
Category
1890s French Country Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Ceramic
$1,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Boite en faïence barbotine Saint Clément décor Fraise et fleurs Francaise XIXe
Located in London, England
La bonbonnière ou boîte à bijoux de Saint Clément, réalisée en faïence barbotine à la fin du XIXe siècle dans le style Art Nouveau, est une véritable œuvre d'art. Son décor délicat d...
Category
Late 19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$218 Sale Price
20% Off
Large Painted Italian Majolica Urn, circa 1885
Located in Dallas, TX
From Italy, this large, hand-painted Majolica urn dates to the late 1800s. At the top are two putti seated upon the lid and two more putti lying upon their stomachs on the curled aca...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Large Ceramic Vase, Modern Design in Pastel Yellow and 24Kt Gold Handmade, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Large ceramic vase in pastel yellow, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Hand Painted Blue Majolica Handles Bowl Centerpiece Ornament Renaissance Deruta
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
This fine majolica centerpiece is made and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy. The Bowl recalls the ancient structure of the Greek cups that were used to mix wate...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Renaissance Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
English Majolica Bird Triple Throated Vase
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Unidentified English Majolica posy holder which features three birds, supporting baskets on their backs. Colouration: turquoise, white, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker'...
Category
1880s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Rare Antique French Majolica Planter Jardiniere with Winged Griffins and Flowers
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare antique French majolica planter with winged griffins and flowers, Cache Pot.
Antique Barbotine cache pot, Barbotine planter, jardiniere.
Absolu...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Matte White Ceramic Vase with Gold Spheres, Contemporary Design, Made in Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Contemporary ceramic vase in white, adorned with 19 ceramic spheres plated in 24-karat gold. The body of the vase features a matte finish that enhances its unique shape, giving the i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
Large Ceramic Vase Hand-Painted Light Blue Butterflies, 24kt Gold Luster, Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
Our 'Petalouda Gold' majolica vase showcases the timeless allure of the blue butterfly capturing the essence of its elegance. Revered across cultures as a symbol of wishes fulfilled,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Gold Plate
19th Century French Barbotine Oval Cache Pot with Floral and Ribbon Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant antique Majolica cache pot is a charming example of 19th-century barbotine craftsmanship. The oval planter rests on scrolled feet and featu...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Porcelain
Minton Majolica Tudor Figure Candelabra
By Minton
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
Minton Majolica candelabra which features a Tudor dressed man, holding his arms aloft. He holds torches in his hands, which form the candle holders'. Color...
Category
1860s English Tudor Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Contemporary Ceramic Vase Vessel Sculpture Shiny Metallic Luster made in Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The sculptural vase 'Panoplia Titanium' is distinguished by its particular shape characterized by an alternance of voids and overlapping solids that make it a vase with 'a thousand f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Small French Art Nouveau Barbotine Jardiniere, 1900s
Located in Köln, NW
Small french Art Nouveau Barbotine Jardinière in the style of Hector Guimard. Very finely worked. Delicate form. very rare. Numbered and marked on...
Category
Early 1900s French Jugendstil Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
19th Century English Majolica Begonia Leaf Plate
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century English Majolica glazed ceramic begonia leaf plate with a single green leaf on dark brown ground with yellow accents. Mottled green,...
Category
19th Century American Beaux Arts Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
George Jones Majolica Oak and Acorns Box
By George Jones
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
George Jones Majolica box and cover which features oak leaves and acorns. Colouration: brown, green, ochre, are predominant. Bears a pattern number, '1473 /3'.
Category
1870s Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
$2,007 / set
French Gilt Metal Mounted Red Majolica Vases, Pair
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of French Empire Style Gilt Metal Mounted Red Majolica Two Handle Vases, late 19th century, each of baluster form and stamped "Made in France" to underside. 14.5" H x 8.5" W x 7...
Category
Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Metal
Majolica Centerpiece with Tritons and Shell, 19th Century
Located in NICE, FR
This decorative majolica centerpiece features two young tritons supporting a large shell compote. The piece is crafted with impressive attention to detail: the shell’s textured surfa...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Late Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Vallauris Ceramic Orange Amber Brown Fat Lava Round Astray / Bowl, 1950s
By Vallauris
Located in Barcelona, ES
French mid-century Vallauris ashtray / bowl in glazed ceramic.
Beautiful fat lava glazed ceramic ashtray in orange, amber, white and brown colors. Manufactured by Vallauris. France, ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
$903 Sale Price
20% Off
Sculpture Geometric Ceramic Vase Vessel Special Iridescent Bronze Glazed Italy
By deBlona
Located in Recanati, IT
The sculptural vase 'Panoplia' is distinguished by its particular shape characterized by an alternance of voids and overlapping solids that make it a vase with 'a thousand faces': lo...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Clay, Majolica
Neoclassical Style Blue Majolica Planter by Minton
By Minton
Located in London, GB
Neoclassical style blue Majolica planter by Minton
English, c. 1852
Measures: height 37.5cm, width 49cm, depth 42cm
This superb planter is crafted i...
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
$4,286 Sale Price
30% Off
Pair of French Majolica Pitchers or Vases
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of French Majolica vases or pitchers, each with double tree branch form handles and spouts. Deep, rich cobalt blue glaze with aqua interior and grape clusters. Minor glaze loss.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Style of Delphin Massier Majolica Jardinière
Planter and Stand Number. 7825
Located in Verviers, BE
Art Nouveau Majolica jardinière, planter with stand
This stylish piece is an early example by a renowned maker, showing the main inspirations of Art Nouveau, applying curved, design...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase on Stand from Montigny
Located in Dallas, TX
This colorful majolica two-piece urn and base was sculpted in Montigny sur Loing, France, circa 1860. Tall and oval in shape, the ceramic jardinière stands on a hand carved tripod wo...
Category
Mid-19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Mahogany
MAJOLICA 1890 French Art Nouveau Polychromate Tall Hexagonal Vase
Located in Miami, FL
French majolica vase designed by De Longwy.
This is a very nice elaborated tall vase, created in France during the art nouveau period, back in the 1890's. The fabulous decorative va...
Category
1890s French Art Nouveau Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
$1,118 Sale Price
20% Off
Large 19th Century Jules Vieillard Majolica Vase with Mythological Scenes
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
Magnificent large majolica vase attributed to Jules Vieillard & Cie, Bordeaux, circa 1870. This richly decorated urn is a superb example of French Renaissance Revival majolica, featu...
Category
19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Faience, Majolica, Paint
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco Borzoi Greyhound Couple, 1930s Majolica
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
A rare majolica ceramic sculpture by Charles Lemanceau for Saint Clément. The piece depicts two sleek, streamlined greyhounds in motion, capturing the essence of speed and grace. The...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Fortunata Tuscany, Italy Majolica Centerpiece Bowl
Located in Savannah, GA
A large majolica sculptural centerpiece bowl by Fortunata of Tuscany, Italy with applied lobster and sea life.
20 ¾ inches wide by 18 inches deep by 6 ⅝ inches tall
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
19th Century French Barbotine Cache Pot and Vases with Floral Motifs, Set of 3
By Massier Art Pottery
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a shelf or a table top with this beautiful antique majolica set! Crafted in France, circa 1880, the colorful ceramic set includes a cent...
Category
Late 19th Century French Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Ceramic Moon Jar by Bottega Vignoli (30cm diameter) Hand-Painted Majolica Italy
Located in London, GB
Mediterranea moon jar, Hand-Painted Majolica with full-fire reduction firing, 30 cm diameter. Unique piece.
Availble in the following diam. sizes: 40cm / 30cm / 20cm. The price of th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Earthenware, Majolica
$3,701 Sale Price / item
15% Off
19th Century French Hand Painted Barbotine Faience Vase with Bird Motifs
Located in Dallas, TX
The colorful antique majolica vase was created in France circa 1890. Round in shape, the decorative ceramic vase features intricate details, including painted flowers and three birds...
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Superb English Bulldog Terracotta Dog Statue Figurine Vintage, Italy 1960s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Add a touch of charm to your home with this exquisite ceramic Terracotta English Bulldog sculpture. This piece captures the playful spirit of the beloved breed with intricate detaili...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Vintage Italian Midcentury Black
White Terracotta Spaniel Dog Sculpture
Located in Nuernberg, DE
This exceptional life-size Italian Spaniel sculpture is a striking example of traditional Florentine craftsmanship. Created in glazed and hand-painted terracotta by the renowned Bagn...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica, Terracotta
Set of Majolica Bowl Vase
Tray with Pear Decor, Deruta Italy 1950s-1960s
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Vintage set of ceramic bowl, leaf-shaped tray, and pitcher vase feature colorful Deruta style majolica decoration with motifs of yellow pears.
The pitcher is sculpted with an exagg...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica, Pottery, Terracotta
19th Century Red Glazed Jardiniere With Lion Head Masks
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Jardiniere with lion head masks and garland detailing decorated with blended rich red majolica glaze.
Category
19th Century Irish Neoclassical Antique Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Majolica
Midcentury Italian Carved Painted Ceramic Planter Composition with Swan Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a table or console with this colorful antique majolica planter. Crafted in Italy, circa 1960, the large, decorative ceramic composition features a swan standing on the edge of a flower pot. The whimsical cache pot is wide and round with an ornate, sculptural quality. The barbotine planter...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Mid-Century Italian White Majolica Dog With Flower Wreath
Located in Pearland, TX
A charming petite vintage Italian white majolica dog figurine with a lovely flower wreath around its neck, circa 1950. Marked "Italy" on reverse. Hand painted with the sweetest expre...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Majolica Decorative Objects
Materials
Ceramic, Majolica
Antique and Vintage Majolica Vases, Bowls, Candleholders and Other Decorative Objects
The popularity of Victorian majolica, the gaily colored, metallic-oxide-glazed earthenware, has ebbed and flowed for more than a century. Right now, antique and vintage vases, bowls and other decorative objects appear to be having a moment — again.
Starting in the 1850s, people in the U.S. and the U.K. embraced these affordable housewares with unusual polychrome palettes (turquoise and pink) and whimsical forms (candlesticks shaped like dolphins). By the 1870s, majolica was being mass-produced for an ever-expanding middle class in countries like England, France, Sweden, Hungary and Portugal. Majolica was Art for Everyman. Its popularity coincided with interest in exotic Japonisme and scientific studies by the likes of Carl Linnaeus, Charles Darwin and John James Audobon.
Despite a similarity in name, Victorian majolica is significantly different in subject matter and form from its Italian forebear, Renaissance maiolica. That earlier earthenware bore gaily painted religious and mythological scenes, and unlike majolica, with its lively contours, was not molded or three dimensional.
What was the attraction of majolica for the 19th-century collector? “Imagine what it looked like in a Victorian interior, with dark woods, heavy drapes and upholstered chairs and sofas,” says Susan Weber, founder of the Bard Graduate Center in New York. “Majolica is robust and extremely tactile. With its naturalistic shapes, colorful glazes and often humorous themes, it appealed to the growing consumer society.”
In England, manufacturers like Minton began to produce decorative, relief-molded majolica tiles for the interiors of taverns, train stations, even the famous Queen’s Dairy at Frogmore, on the grounds of Windsor Castle. In 19th-century France, Sèvres and smaller ceramics firms began to reinterpret the snake-decorated platters made by Bernard Palissy, a 16th-century self-taught French potter. The result was a type of majolica called Palissy ware, which, like the originals, was festooned with odd creatures (lobsters, lizards and snakes) modeled by hand.
The late Moroccan-born, Paris-based decorator Alberto Pinto often placed Palissy ware in his clients’ living rooms, posing individual pieces on brackets against a background of stamped, gilded leather. Pinto, in turn, influenced such contemporary decorators as Harry Heissmann of New York. After 1900, people got swept up in the romanticism of Art Nouveau and ceased buying majolica. The 1970s saw a revival of interest, and in 1982, the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum, in New York, organized “English Majolica,” an exhibition featuring 75 examples from Minton, Wedgwood and George Jones, among other makers.
On 1stDibs, find antique and vintage majolica tea sets, vases, candlesticks, tureens and other furniture and decorative objects.
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