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Italian maiolica

Europe tradition · 5 examples · indicative market tier: $50k–1M (high collector)

Maiolica , or majolica, is tin-glazed pottery decorated in colours on a white background. The most renowned maiolica is from the Renaissance period. These works were known as istoriato wares ("painted with stories") when depicting historical and mythical scenes. Wikipedia →

Types & examples

Charger Depicting a Chariot Race
Charger Depicting a Chariot Race, c. 1575
Cleveland Museum of Art
Charger Depicting a Boar Hunt
Charger Depicting a Boar Hunt, c. 1575
Cleveland Museum of Art
Charger Depicting the Three Graces
Charger Depicting the Three Graces, c. 1525
Cleveland Museum of Art
Footed Dish Depicting Abraham and Isaac
Footed Dish Depicting Abraham and Isaac, c. 1545–63
Cleveland Museum of Art
Plate Depicting Christ’s Passion
Plate Depicting Christ’s Passion, c. 1510
Cleveland Museum of Art

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