Well the 2009 Majolica International Society convention has begun.
New York weather has been very agreeable. It allowed me a beautiful run in Central Park where I did get a chance to see the Pavilion Tunnel and view the 19th Century Minton tile ceilings. Outstanding!
The members arriving early were treated to a bus ride to Long Island collector homes. It was truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. Friday has the same trip planned for those that arrived today.
MajoliCake and Coffee is planned for this evening and will have great member presentations about the whys and hows of their collecting habits.
Wish you were here.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Victorian Homes - June 2009 - Mad About Majolica
Member Wanda Matthes and Trilogy Antiques conrtibuted to the new article, Mad About Majolica - Victorians cherished this richly colored earthenware, in the June 2009 issue of "Victorian Homes" magazine. The article is in the collections department and written by Donna Pules - Murphy starting on page 18. The issue just came out for home delivery and should be available at newsstands.
MIS Library Updates
The Society has added more articles to the MIS Member Area use your MIS member USERNAME and PASSWORD to access the area and read these new articles at: Article Library
If you're not a member - Join at: Membership Invitation
If you're not a member - Join at: Membership Invitation
MAJOLICA HEAVEN 2009 - May 3, 2009
"MAJOLICA HEAVEN" a stunning exhibition and sale of thousands of pieces of English, American, French and other Continental Victorian Majolica from the world's foremost dealers.
May 3, 2009
MAJOLICA HEAVEN 2009 - EXHIBITORS:
Corinne Agesilas - Paris, France
Jesse Davis - London, England
Lisa Gaffney - Terra Mare Antiques, New York, NY
Linda Ketterling - Toledo, Ohio
Phillipe Meunier & Jean Defrocourt - Paris, France
David Tulk, Madelena Antiques - North Frambridge, England
Charles Washburne - Solebury, PA
Free - and open to the public
May 3, 2009
MAJOLICA HEAVEN 2009 - EXHIBITORS:
Corinne Agesilas - Paris, France
Jesse Davis - London, England
Lisa Gaffney - Terra Mare Antiques, New York, NY
Linda Ketterling - Toledo, Ohio
Phillipe Meunier & Jean Defrocourt - Paris, France
David Tulk, Madelena Antiques - North Frambridge, England
Charles Washburne - Solebury, PA
Free - and open to the public
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Dear MIS members,
I hope to see you at the annual meeting of the Majolica International Society in New York April 30- May 3, 2009. The annual meeting and the great opportunity to visit three private extraordinary majolica collections should not be missed.
The Hilton Hotel on 6th Avenue & 54th St will again be our centrally located “home.” It is within walking distance to just about the very best New York has to offer – theatres, museums, great shopping, fabulous antiques, and restaurants. It will be a great chance to be in an exciting city as well as enjoy sharing our love of majolica.
The deadline for the excellent Hilton convention room rate has been extended.
SO CALL NOW.
Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Tel. 212-586-7000
Fax 212-315-1374
We will have an unprecedented opportunity to visit the magnificent majolica collections of Marilyn and Ed Flowers in Bay Shore, NY, Gabrielle and Michael Ehrenthal in Woodmere, Long Island, and Donna and David Reis in Rye, NY. Private buses have been chartered for all these trips. In addition, Joan Graham and Thea Benenson have invited us again to their Manhattan apartments to view their wonderful collections.
With kindest regards,
Maryanne H. Leckie
Vice President, Membership
Majolica International Society
Convention Registration
I hope to see you at the annual meeting of the Majolica International Society in New York April 30- May 3, 2009. The annual meeting and the great opportunity to visit three private extraordinary majolica collections should not be missed.
The Hilton Hotel on 6th Avenue & 54th St will again be our centrally located “home.” It is within walking distance to just about the very best New York has to offer – theatres, museums, great shopping, fabulous antiques, and restaurants. It will be a great chance to be in an exciting city as well as enjoy sharing our love of majolica.
The deadline for the excellent Hilton convention room rate has been extended.
SO CALL NOW.
Hilton New York
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Tel. 212-586-7000
Fax 212-315-1374
We will have an unprecedented opportunity to visit the magnificent majolica collections of Marilyn and Ed Flowers in Bay Shore, NY, Gabrielle and Michael Ehrenthal in Woodmere, Long Island, and Donna and David Reis in Rye, NY. Private buses have been chartered for all these trips. In addition, Joan Graham and Thea Benenson have invited us again to their Manhattan apartments to view their wonderful collections.
With kindest regards,
Maryanne H. Leckie
Vice President, Membership
Majolica International Society
Convention Registration
Philippe Meunier & Jean Defrocourt
MAJOLICA & PALISSY WARE
19th Century European Majolica
Paris, France & Plano, TX
Carefully selected during our latest survey of Majolica collections in Europe. Our latest acquisitions will be unveiled at the MIS Convention in New York. Feel free to ask if you have any questions and email us at: majolica75@wanadoo.fr
We will answer any request.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Christie's has some fabulous majolica items up for auction.
Sale # 2159 at Rockerfeller Center, New York.
19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009
Lots 138 to 154 and lot 158
More information will be posted to their web as we get closer to the auction date.
Visit Christie's Online: Track lots, view condition reports, place bids, and watch auctions in real time with Christie's Live
19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art and Ceramics
Tuesday, Apr 21, 2009
Lots 138 to 154 and lot 158
More information will be posted to their web as we get closer to the auction date.
Visit Christie's Online: Track lots, view condition reports, place bids, and watch auctions in real time with Christie's Live
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Threat to Minton Archive by Martin Bailey
Reprinted from the March 2009 issue of the Art Newspaper, a British art periodical
Threat to Minton Archive, by Martin Bailey
Potteries Museums Mount Rescue Plan
LONDON. The Minton ceramics archive faces dispersal, following the financial collapse of the Waterford Wedgwood Group in January. Minton, founded in 1793, had been acquired by Royal Doulton in 1968, which in turn was bought by Waterford Wedgwood in 2005. Bonhams, which has been advising over the Minton archive sale, has valued it at around £6m. With material dating back to the late 18th century, the Minton archive ranges from painted designs for plates to financial records. Among the major 19th century designers represented are Augustus Pugin and Christopher Dresser. If the archive goes to auction, it would be divided into lots and dispersed. In the present situation, the Waterford Wedgwood administrators, Deloitte, are obliged to maximise the proceeds, and this might well involve breaking up the collection.
A rescue plan is now being mounted jointly by the Wedgwood Museum in Barlaston and the Potteries Museum in Stoke-on- Trent. The archive would be jointly owned, but would normally be stored at the Wedgwood Museum, which has modern facilities.
Discussions are currently under way on the price, since the museums feel that £6m is excessive; they have commissioned independent valuations suggesting a figure around half that sum. Approaches are being made to the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Art Fund.
The government appears supportive. Deputy chief whip Lord Davies said in the House of Lords on 11 February: we are "fully seized of the importance of the archive and we want to see it intact and, preferably, in the Potteries [area of Midlands]".
Threat to Minton Archive, by Martin Bailey
Potteries Museums Mount Rescue Plan
LONDON. The Minton ceramics archive faces dispersal, following the financial collapse of the Waterford Wedgwood Group in January. Minton, founded in 1793, had been acquired by Royal Doulton in 1968, which in turn was bought by Waterford Wedgwood in 2005. Bonhams, which has been advising over the Minton archive sale, has valued it at around £6m. With material dating back to the late 18th century, the Minton archive ranges from painted designs for plates to financial records. Among the major 19th century designers represented are Augustus Pugin and Christopher Dresser. If the archive goes to auction, it would be divided into lots and dispersed. In the present situation, the Waterford Wedgwood administrators, Deloitte, are obliged to maximise the proceeds, and this might well involve breaking up the collection.
A rescue plan is now being mounted jointly by the Wedgwood Museum in Barlaston and the Potteries Museum in Stoke-on- Trent. The archive would be jointly owned, but would normally be stored at the Wedgwood Museum, which has modern facilities.
Discussions are currently under way on the price, since the museums feel that £6m is excessive; they have commissioned independent valuations suggesting a figure around half that sum. Approaches are being made to the National Heritage Memorial Fund and the Art Fund.
The government appears supportive. Deputy chief whip Lord Davies said in the House of Lords on 11 February: we are "fully seized of the importance of the archive and we want to see it intact and, preferably, in the Potteries [area of Midlands]".
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Wedgwood in the Nineteenth Century
By Anne Forschler-Tarrasch, published in The Magazine Antiques
The Wedgwood ceramics manufactory, which celebrates its 250th anniversary this year and is one of the oldest potteries functioning today, has been the subject of numerous monographs, exhibition catalogues, journal articles, and even a novel. Read the rest of the story.
The Wedgwood ceramics manufactory, which celebrates its 250th anniversary this year and is one of the oldest potteries functioning today, has been the subject of numerous monographs, exhibition catalogues, journal articles, and even a novel. Read the rest of the story.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Minton Archive saved from being SOLD
One of the world's most important ceramics archives has been saved from being sold at auction, The Sentinel can reveal. The Minton archive, which features drawings dating back to 1793, was set to go under the hammer at Bonhams in London this month following the collapse of owner Waterford Wedgwood. Read the rest of this story
Wedgwood collapse may shatter Minton Archive
A collection of ceramics drawings described as the crown jewels of the Industrial Revolution is on the brink of being broken up and sold after the collapse of Waterford Wedgwood. Read more at the TIMES ONLINE
Monday, February 16, 2009
What is Faience Earthenware?
Top Dinnerware Trends Site - Popularity of Faience earthenware resurged in the 1850’s and continued through the turn of the twentieth century for what is called Victorian majolica. Limited production of faience, majolica, and delft continues through the present. More from Top Dinnerware Trends.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Victorian Majolica
Victorians have the reputation for humorlessness and a duty above all, but their choice of pottery and dishes displayed a strong sense of irony and downright whimsy! iTaggit Blogs has the entire article
Member Michael Strawser's Majolica Auctions - April 3 & 4 in Hatfield, PA
Michael has updated his web site and loaded a large number of photos for his upcoming Majolica Auction on April 3 & 4 in Hatfield, PA. He hasmany nice pieces in the auction including Minton Monkey and Blackamoor garden seats, a rare George Jones quail game dish with chicks, Minton Heron walking stick stand, George Jones cobalt full size picket fence and daisy cheese keeper, Minton fountain, rare Minton oyster server, a nice selection of oyster plates and a large selection of "Tobaccoiana" which includes humidors, cigar holder and match strikers. Visit more photos.
Member Lisa Gaffney - Future Shows
Lisa Gaffney's Terra Mare Antiques will be showing at: The D.C. Spring Antiques Show, March 6-9, Booth 555. And then again March 14-15, Booth 3106 at The NYC Pier Show. Preview her show at Terra Mare Antiques
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