Earthenware Ceramics

Majolica plate two parakeets on a blue background with oranges signed Salins, circa 1890.    

An antique Staffordshire pearlware coffee pot and cover hand-painted in coloured enamels with floral designs. This elegant and lightly potted coff...

French Majolica leaves platter, circa 1890.

An English blue and white Brown-Westhead, Moore & Co., Valletta pattern washbasin from the late 19th century, featuring a pitcher and its basin. Created by the English manufacturer B...

Maiolica sugar bowl Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 3.54 x 4.52 x 3.54 in (9 x 11,5 x 9 cm) Weight: 0.394 lb (0.179 kg) State of conservation: small and slight chips on the edges. The small sugar bowl has a swollen and ribbed body resting on a flat base. The cap-shaped lid follows the rib of the container and is topped with a small knob in the shape of a two-colored fruit. The sugar bowl is painted “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) with the characteristic floral motif of bunches and isolated semis. An example which closely corresponds to this one is kept at the Civic Museum in Lodi (G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia, Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137). This decorative style represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and later introduced by Antonio Ferretti to Italy. The production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces starting from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, was able to commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables, both with or without contour lines, as well as in purple or green monochrome. After efforts to introduce more industrial production techniques to the sector succeeded, even the Ferretti manufacture, in the last decade of the eighteenth century, started heading towards decline despite its attempts to adapt production to neoclassical tastes. In 1796 the Napoleonic battle for the conquest of the Lodi bridge over the Adda definitively compromised the furnaces. Production resumed, albeit in a rather stunted manner, until Antonio's death on 29 December 1810. (M. L. Gelmini, pp. 28-30, 38, 43 sgg., 130-136 (for Simpliciano); pp. 31 sgg., 45-47, 142-192 (for Antonio). Bibliography G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi Milano e Pavia Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137; C. Baroni, Storia delle ceramiche nel Lodigiano, in Archivio storico per la città e i comuni del circondario e della diocesi di Lodi, XXXIV (1915), pp. 118, 124, 142; XXXV (1916), pp. 5-8; C. Baroni, La maiolica antica di Lodi, in Archivio storico lombardo, LVIII (1931), pp. 453-455; L. Ciboldi, La maiolica lodigiana, in Archivio storico lodigiano, LXXX (1953), pp. 25 sgg.; S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, pp. 17 sgg.; A. Novasconi - S. Ferrari - S. Corvi, La ceramica lodigiana, Lodi 1964, ad Indicem; Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia (catal.), Milano 1964, p. 17; O. Ferrari - G. Scavizzi, Maioliche italiane del Seicento e del Settecento, Milano 1965, pp. 26 sgg.; G. C. Sciolla, Lodi. Museo civico, Bologna 1977, pp. 69-85 passim; G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981; M. Vitali, in Storia dell'arte ceramica...

Samuel Alcock Majolica grape and strawberry tray, English, ca. 1875, naturalistically molded with a large grape leaf with purple glazed grapes, ...

Early Arista y cuenca tile made in Toledo. Tile decorated in renaissance with stylized flowers was probably made between 1550 and 1575.

Miniature Majolica-glazed teapot, on a porcelain body, English, morning glories on trellis, English, circa 1920. This charming little piece is of extremely high quality; it is molded...

Large Majolica asparagus plate signed Keller et Guerin Luneville, circa 1880. This plate exist in different colors and sizes.

George Jones Majolica Trompe L'oeil Rare Tile, naturalistically molded in high relief with a large green-glazed lily pad and waterlilies, on a cobalt blue ground, the reverse with pa...

- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - slip applied with natural pigments as whitewash with water - made of clay collected from the potter's s...

A beautiful extra large leaf shaped white Manises glazed ceramic platter or centerpiece bowl manufactured by CH Hispania. Spain 1950-1960s. Interesting to be used as centerpiece, fru...

Rare, unusual Mid-Century Modern catch all bowl was made by Bitossi in organic oval shape with asymmetric rim shape. The rim is outlined in graphic black border; the inner surfaces ...

A fine Wedgwood creamware lidded sauce tureen and stand attributed to Alfred Powell and dating from the early 20th century and probably Art Deco period. ...

Designer: Britt Louise Sundell Series: Santos Product Description: The Santos-series has been designed by Britt Louise Sundell for Gustavsberg. The artist is most famous for her col...

A rarely seen White, Fluted and Modernist Earthenware Vase. Designed in Sweden in the 1930s by Swedish Artist Vicke Lindstrand and made by Upsala Ekeby. The production year is close...

Charming Swedish Dish in faience by Stig Lindberg (1916-1982), Gustavsberg Porslinsfabrik. From the Karneval series 1958-1962. Wear consistent with age and use

A Palissy Ware Majolica Jardinière, modelled as a rectangular rustic wooden trough with simulated wooden staves and branches, with ferns and green-glazed foliage, bullrushes, and toa...

Eye-catching Majolica glazed ceramic trompe l'oeil black small wall plate attributed to Vallauris. France, 1960s. This plate has a black background a...

French Majolica Lobster Plate HB Choisy Le Roi Circa 1930. The manufacture of Choisy le Roi was one of the most important manufacture at the end...

This art deco lidded jar by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala-Ekeby is bathed in a mesmerizing deep green glaze and floral relief decor. This model (number 2650) was only produced betwee...

A small leaf shaped bowl in faience designed by Stig Lindberg at Gustavsberg Studio with a lovely decor of leafs, it´s 12.5 x 8.5 cm (5" x 3.4"). It´s in excellent condition. It is m...

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque on a turquoise ground with oranges molded in high relief, circa 1880, with impressed mark for Eugene Perret-Gentil, diame...

Charming, unusual bowl depicts a donkey wearing pink baseball hat and pulling a cart. The piece features elaborate decor on the cart with applied wheels and decorative rims; the donk...

A fine pair of decorative ceramic vases from the Arts Crafts period, by the celebrated English pottery firm, Royal Doulton. Each vase featuring a design of grape clusters ar...

Majolica asparagus platter in two pieces signed longchamp, circa 1890. Measures: two pieces / the platter 13.3" on 9", H / 1.8". cradle / ...

Maiolica tureen “allo struzzo” (ostrich decoration) Milan, Felice Clerici or Pasquale Rubati factory, circa 1750-1780 Measures: 9.25 in x 12.79 in x 10.23 in (cm 23.5 x cm 32.5 x cm 26) lb 4.78 (kg 2.17) State of conservation, a felûre consolidated inside with slight edge chipping restored. In Milan in the 18th century two Majolica warehouses were opened, the first, by Felice Clerici, in 1745, the second in 1756 by Pasquale Rubati. Traditionally this type of decoration has been attributed to the Pasquale Rubati factory. In reality the motif “allo struzzo”, one of the clearest examples of how the taste for chinoiserie met with considerable success during the 18th century, had been produced, in specimens of greater or lesser quality, by both Milanese manufactories. This Maiolica tureen has a swollen and ribbed oval bowl, rests on an extroflexed foot and shows stirrup handles. The tri-color ornament, in the typical tones of Japanese "Imari" decorations, shows an idealized oriental landscape that develops around a perforated rock and has a willow tree with long lance-shaped leaves framing the long-legged bird figure. The ornamentation is enhanced by decorative elements such as butterflies, small florets and a vase with a thin flowery stem. The lid is ribbed with a pear-shaped knob on top. The decoration was called in the Milanese manufactories "allo struzzo" (ostrich decoration) and this refers to the oriental figure Xian He or the crane, symbol of longevity, here losing its symbolic value. It is hypothesized that among some 16th century engravings...

Very rare small Majolica Palissy wall platter signed Auguste de Chauvigne dated 1829. Auguste de Chauvigne ( 1829-1904) Ceramist in Tours ( Center of France ) inspired by the Faien...

Unusual 19th century majolica asparagus plates with large green cabbages leaves on a yellow background (usually on blue background), very colorful plates...

J. Roth London Majolica Taza, with Greek key boarder in pink on cobalt blue, with green leaf and ferns and wild roses, English, circa 1880, on a footed circular base, incised monogra...

Rare majolica box with lid is decorated with multicolored raised abstract butterfly motif on mottled light grey background. The rim of the lid and the bottom of the box are defined ...

The designs on this French faience group is typical of pottery made in Rouen. Early 20th century French hand-painted Faience Terrine from Rouen. Marking on the bottom: "Rouen Fait...

Majolica flowers sweet peas plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880.

A stunning set of scandinavian modern plate and vase by Nils Thorsson for Aluminia, Royal Copenhagen, Denmark. Thorsson’s “Baca“ series features highly detailed and complex relief ...

Large hand painted Turkish ceramic bowl / charger. A royal procession or hunt featuring men on horseback in traditional dress carrying processional/parade flags. This is a great det...

Mid-Century Modern pottery lemonade set by CAS Vietri Italy set consisting of a pitcher, 6 beakers and a matching coffee mug. All pieces are decorated with hand painted scenes of rural life reminding of designs by Irene Kowaliska...

19th Century French blue and white faience dinner plate signed "Francois" Sarreguemines.  

A Majolica Dragon Jug designed by Hugues Protât (French, 1835-1871) for Wedgwood, the ovoid-form jug glazed in cobalt blue with a brightly glazed drago...

Made in Italy by Roberto Rigon for Bertoncello, 1970s. It is made in multicolored glazed earthenware. It is a vintage piece, therefore it might show slight traces of use, but it can...

A colorful Portuguese pink, blue, yellow and green pastel colors glazed ceramic platter with two fishes and a highly decorative iridiscent effect. Mark from the manufacturer at the ...

Large Vintage Glazed Earthenware Teapot by Peter Shire, 1982. Earthenware and Enameled Metal construction, Hand-Built. Approx: 15 1/2" high x 12" wide x 25" long Peter Shire: ...

Antique 19th century neoclassical Vase By Gerbing & Stephan Germany 1892. Ebonised earthenware, of baluster form with horned mask handles, on a circular footed base, with impresse...

This Jacquot pot is made of polychromed earthenware big fire. This is a French work from the city of Lille. Mid-18th century.

This pair of antique English dishes shows a fabulous bird's eye view of an elephant in an imaginary setting. Two figures ride an elephant throug...

Made in England circa 1815 this mochaware pitcher is decorated with bands of lovely milk chocolate-colored slip. The color works beautifully with the unpainted creamware body of the handle and interior of the pitcher. Just below the top edge, we see a band of black and white rouletting, and above the bottom edge is a similar black and white rouletted band. Dimensions: 5.75" tall x 4" at the widest point Condition: Very Good: two short hairlines of approximately half an inch are seen on either side of the top edge. There is a hairline on the underside which does not go through. Price: $760 Background of Mochaware: Mochaware pottery...

French Majolica asparagus platter Salins, circa 1880. Decorated with ferns.

Mocha Slip-decorated large Pottery Banded Jug, Circa 1810-20 The circular large pearlware pottery Mocha jug is decorated with two light green/gray bands interspersed with white thre...

French red Majolica creamer pitcher Onnaing, circa 1920.   

Glazed Terracotta vase in shades of green, blue, beige Traditional spanish glazed ceramic vase "Albarelo" in green and blue pastel colors decoration with brown accents. It has a mar...

Large Majolica fruits centerpiece, signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

French Faience oyster signed plate signed Alfred Renoleau Angouleme, circa 1890.  

Rare vintage oversized cup and saucer set is decorated with hand painted stylized fruits and leaves decor. The saucer features grapes, and the cup - plums; fruits are depicted hangi...

A scarce Burmantofts Faience Bacchanalian tile of rectangular form modelled in relief with figures attending to a resting man set within a raised stepped edge and decorated in green ...

19th Century Majolica napkin Trompe l'oeil box or basket/tureen with an egg on the handle signed Sarreguemines.      

Rare Majolica turquoise aqua asparagus platter with fern signed Clairefontaine, circa 1880.

Completely handmade pottery vase in earthenware and decorated with handformed oak leaf details. Outside glazed in green color. Inside white glazed. Formed by hand in a strong straigh...

French white faience grapes-motif reticulated handled basket, circa 1900.

The designs on this French faience group is typical of pottery made in Rouen. Early 20th century French hand-painted Faience vasse from Rouen Marking on the bottom: "Rouen Fait M...

Charming set of 4 French Provincial plates. Each with scenes of man and woman. Labeled on the back of each plate. Wonderful collection of plates with many uses including display, jew...

A fine and quality antique French Majolica plate with a pheasant set within a wooded landscape signed Hippolyte Choisy le Roi and dating ...