ANCIENT CERAMICS - Page 6

China, 1950s-1960s

Brush holder vase decorated with polychrome enamels with a deer among large peony flowers

China, Late Qing Era (1644-1911)

Porcelain bowl decorated on the inside with celadon-coloured enamel, on the outside with fish and algae in polychrome enamels.

Italy, Second Half XVIII Century

Majolica plate with lobed and molded rim. In the center of the plate a group of turreted buildings rises from an island of land with plants; the background is crossed by veils that represent the sky. Along the frame I decorate with leafy branches that come out from the perimeter.

China, 1925 ca.

Porcelain figure painted with polychrome enamels depicting the immortal Shou Xing. The robe richly decorated with stylized ideograms and peaches symbolizing longevity. Oval Ji Maosheng mark impressed under the base.

Italy, Mid XX Century ca.

Ceramic potiche decorated with grotesques and gilding. Pinecone lid socket. Under the base the manufacturer's brand.

Italy, Late XIX-Early XX Century

Plaster bas-relief depicting Jesus with children presented in a golden tablet frame.

Germany, Late XIX - Early XX Century

White porcelain sculptural group depicting a gallant couple with cage and birds. Under the base the manufacturer's brand.

France, Late XVIII Century

French majolica jardinière decorated in polychrome with a floral motif depicting cornflowers and wild roses.

Italy, Late XVIII Century

Pair of small goblets in polychrome majolica with a prevalence of ocher. Third fire decoration. Manufacture mark under the base.

Italy, Late XIX Century

Parade plate in polychrome majolica manufactured by Castelli, with a scene depicting mythological subjects Diana and Endymion.

Italy, Late XVII Century

Majolica plate decorated with great heat in shades of blue.

Italy, Late XIX - Early XX Century

Majolica plate decorated in calligraphic style in shades of manganese, ocher and green. Under the base the manufacturer's brand.

France, Second Half XIX Century

Majolica cake stand decorated with all-over polychrome flowers. The splashback has a wavy edge surrounded by a dentil motif.

Italy, 1920s

Luster majolica planter, third-fire painted in cobalt blue, gold and ruby. It features reserves on a white background with mythological scenes. Feral-shaped feet and snakes in the handles. Manufacture of Alfredo Santarelli, Gualdo Tadino. Manufacture mark in blue under the base.

Italy, XVIII Century

High fire majolica shaving basin in monochrome shades of blue. Oval in shape with expanded rim. Decoration depicting a mythological scene of Venus rising from the water on two dolphins, supported by Cupid. The scene takes place in a fantastic landscape with villages of houses and mountains. Manufacture mark under the base.

Italy, Late XX Century

Group of seven ceramic parade plates decorated with polychrome enamels with fruit and flowers. Author's signature in the cavetto and on the reverse.

Italy, 1990s

Large white ceramic basket with polychrome fruit decoration. Underneath adhesive manufacturing label.

Italy, 1990s

Large white ceramic basket with multicolored fish and shellfish decorations. Under the manufacturer's brand.

Italy Second Half of the XX Century

Polychrome ceramic tile with relief decoration depicting a grotesque harvest scene. Manufacturer sticker on the reverse.

Italy, First Half XX Century

Terracotta sculpture depicting motherhood. Dark patina wooden base. Behind the author's signature.

Italy, XX Century

Ceramic lady painted in polychrome. The statue is flanked by a small vase. Under the base signature of the manufacture "G. Girardi".

Italy, XIX Century

Majolica shaving basin with monochrome decoration in shades of cobalt. In the centre medallion with landscape, architecture and ruins. Ramage frame on the rim of the basin.

Italy, Late XVIII Century

Plate in polychrome majolica, podded body and lobed edge. Architectures in manganese cable, surrounded by foliage in shades of ocher, cobalt and ramin.

Japan, XX Century

Pair of ceramic vases with dragon decoration and small ring handles.