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 monumental and expressive italian majolica mid-century white-glazed horse head
4526
mid-century

This expressive, forcefully-rendered horse head sculpture with flared nostrils and lively mane; raised on a separate base; fine overall craquelure; with minor chips and flakes 

Height: 
39"
Width: 
21" (head)
Depth: 
9 1/2" (head)
Diameter: 
13" (base)
$7,750
Available
a thickly-modeled italian tin-glazed earthenware polychrome (majolica) double handled vase; possibly florence
4131
late 19th century

overall with blue and white floral and foliate decoration on a yellow ground

Height: 
18 1/2"
Diameter: 
9"
$2,750
Available
a boldly-scaled continental polychromed faience baluster-form covered ginger jar
3175
circa 1780

the domed lid with finial knob resting on a bulbous body tapering to the base with a flared foot; painted overall with blue and rouge-de-fer floral clusters within diaper perimeter bands; The historic production of Faenza majolica is recognized worldwide as one of the highest moments of artistic creativity expressed through pottery.

Height: 
19"
Diameter: 
10"
$3,200
Available
a good pair of french blue and white tin-glazed faience pitchers or ewers; probably Rouen
3055
circa 1850

each with curvaceous opening with pinched lip above a cup-shaped body attached to a loop handle; raised on a circular base; professional repair to handle and lip; some wear and fine crackling to glaze.

Height: 
12"
Width: 
10"
Depth: 
6 1/2"
$2,950
Available
a lively and large-scaled italian mid-century ivory-glazed faience fish sculpture
2725
circa 1950

the writhing swimming fish with imbricated scales; resting on a swirling wave; one minor chip to tail.

Height: 
8 1/4"
Width: 
16 1/4"
Depth: 
5 1/2"
$575
Available
a boldly-scaled dutch delft blue and white charger with lobed rim
1605
18th century

centering a stylized bird surrounded by floral vines and blossoms; chips to rim, minor restorations.

Diameter: 
13 5/8"
$1,500
Available
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