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...
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 Hill,...
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 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...
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...
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. Faience...
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...
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 of...
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...
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