Monumental Italian Majolica Paint Decorated Pitcher

Beautiful pitcher decorated with small birds and butterfly among branches of cherry blossoms. Tan ground with shades of brown and whites. Incised RW Martin & Bros, London & Southall,...

Finest quality French aesthetic movement glazed ceramic centerpiece planter, fourth quarter 19th century, Japanese inspired decorating throughout the oval-bodied vessel. The medium ...

A large antique 19th century Chinese floor vase having a celadon ground and blue and white underglaze decoration to the body. The underglaze decoration is of foliage, stems with ber...

Art Nouveau sterling silver mounted and fully hallmarked Royal Doulton blue glazed lidded pitcher. 19th century petite pitcher with raised Art Nouve...

This is an Italian renaissance revival ornately decorated terra-cotta pitcher. This vessel features extraordinary hand-painted figures and flora around the entire surface of this pie...

Vintage hand painted tin glaze majolica pitcher - wheel thrown terracotta - hand written notations to the base - Portugal (Santiago) - circa 1943. Excellent vintage condition - sm...

This 19th Century Large Hand-Painted Faience Jug/Pitcher is a Wonderful Addition To Any Country Kitchen or Casual Dining Setting. Lovely Shape and Colors!

Striking ceramic Neo-Renaissance Rubboli pitcher vase features cobalt, red and gold Lustre majolica glaze decoration. Hand-painted decor follows the traditional shape of the piece, with abstract pattern accentuating the base and the top of the vase, and motifs of mythical beasts surrounding central medallion with another mythical creature. The vase is marked on the bottom; the mark "A.R. Italy" dates the piece to 1936-1975. We are offering a large sculptural vase, decorated n the same style, also by Alberto Rubboli, in a separate listing; the vases can be displayed together for a stunning presentation. The vase is a striking example of the revival of the magnificent Italian Renaissance decoration of the 16th century. In late 19th century the collecting craze for Renaissance majolica, especially lusterware, prompted the Italian potters to hunt for the secret formulas that were lost four hundred years earlier. Studios owned by such ceramicists as Cantagalli, Molaroni, Rubboli, Santarella, and others attempted to duplicate antique lusterware pieces for the general public. Each studio developed their own closely guarded formulation. In 1870s Paolo Rubboli...