ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MAJOLICA A Collector's Guide to Authentication Spotting Reproductions and Fakes What it is, what it isn't, where it came from, and how to recognize it. Where it came from: Majolica...
INTRODUCTION: Since the 16th century, Mexican craftsmen have been producing Talavera pottery. This art form has evolved from ancient cultures and influenced the production of pottery in Mexico resulting in...
In the past five years there has been quite a bit of confusion about the term Etruscan Majolica. Etruscan Majolica was a brand name given to the earthenware pottery created first by Griffen, Smith and...
There are several things to keep in mind when shopping for Etruscan Majolica. Patterns Of primary importance is knowing what the company made and what they didn't make. With so many reproductions on the...
History: 1884 The Portugese cartoonist, Rafael Bordallo Pinheiro began creating unique ceramic tiles pottery at 38 years of age. He became renowned for some of his creations and quickly became known as a...
As an avid Collector and Seller of European Art Pottery, in particular Faience, this Guide is designed to provide a basic understanding of the origins and characteristics of these fine collectibles. ...
True Majolica is made from European red clay. After drying and a first firing, the ceramics are dipped in a white coating over which the designs are hand-panted, freehand with lead free mineral glazes. The...
This is a brief history and guide to the origins of the Portuguese Palissyware and majolica which we sell and collect,and the ceramicists who produced it. Located in a clay rich region of Portugal, the town...
DELLA ROBBIA is today a style in which the ceramics refer to the original masterpieces of the Della Robbia brothers. Luca Della Robbia (Florence, Italy 1400-1492) was in fact the artist whose great merit is...
There is a piece of pottery I have seen of late and I was told this. Antique Austrian Majolica-Thistle vase, made by Julias Strnact.Austrian Bohemiain 1882- 1914 Is there such a item as stated above? Or...