The figure is documented to be part of the 1862 London exposition but Christies has a black and white of the Minton stand at the 1862 show as documentation.
The auction catalogue should be out by mid March.
And visit: www.christies.com
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Christies Auction April 20, 2010, New York, Rockefeller Center
The April 20, 2010 auction teaser image is of a Minton majolica figure. It part of a nice group of majolica and palissyware.
The figure is documented to be part of the 1862 London exposition but Christies has a black and white of the Minton stand at the 1862 show as documentation.
The auction catalogue should be out by mid March.
And visit: www.christies.com
The figure is documented to be part of the 1862 London exposition but Christies has a black and white of the Minton stand at the 1862 show as documentation.
The auction catalogue should be out by mid March.
And visit: www.christies.com
Strawser Auctions Group - Announces Majolica Auction - March 26 and 27, 2010 in Hatfield, Pennsylvania
Strawser's next auction has the finest collection of Majolica from various estates and private collectors that he has had in several years in this auction. Some of the highlights include a Minton Hare and Mallard Duck tureen, a George Jones African Lion comport, a Wedgwood Punch and Toby punch bowl, a Minton Flat Iron teapot with matching creamer and many other fine pieces including a humidor collection and a majolica and ceramic still bank collection.
Visit thier website http://www.strawserauctions.com/ to view the more photos of the pieces in the auction. Catalogs will be mailed in about 10 days. If you would like a catalog please email us at michael@strawserauctions.com. Online bidding at http://www.liveauctioneers.com/
March 26 and 27, 2010 in Hatfield, Pennsylvania
Visit thier website http://www.strawserauctions.com/ to view the more photos of the pieces in the auction. Catalogs will be mailed in about 10 days. If you would like a catalog please email us at michael@strawserauctions.com. Online bidding at http://www.liveauctioneers.com/
March 26 and 27, 2010 in Hatfield, Pennsylvania
Saturday, January 30, 2010
You either love Majolica or hate it, but you can't ignore it.
Mike Litherland on the mixed feelings for Majolica, in the Liverpool, ECHO.co.uk
Read the rest at: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-life/liverpool-lifestyle/2010/01/30/mike-litherland-on-the-mixed-feelings-for-majolica-100252-25716062/
Read the rest at: http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-life/liverpool-lifestyle/2010/01/30/mike-litherland-on-the-mixed-feelings-for-majolica-100252-25716062/
Monday, January 18, 2010
Keep the Minton Archive in North Staffordshire
MP meets Government minister on future of Minton Archive.
TALKS to keep the Minton Archive in North Staffordshire are continuing.
Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Mark Fisher said the Government was still in contact with the collection's new owner over the future of the archive.
The documents cover two centuries of design and manufacture by pottery company Minton, which merged with Royal Doulton in 1968 and was acquired by Waterford Wedgwood in 2005.
It is now owned by U.S.-based equity firm, KPS Capital Partners, which bought much of Waterford Wedgwood when it went bust earlier this year. The Minton archive includes thousands of water colors and drawings by artists associated with Minton – one of Royal Doulton's most famous brands.
Mr Fisher, has spoken with the government's culture minister, Margaret Hodge, in recent weeks about the archive. And he told The Sentinel: "The Government is discussing the future of the archive with its new owners and our position in the city remains that same. "The archive must be kept in one piece and be displayed in a public place in North Staffordshire such as the Potteries Museum." "I have spoken to Margaret Hodge. She is on the case and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport are still in discussions with the owners, as they have been for several months."
The archive was set to go under the hammer at London auctioneer Bonhams in London in March following the collapse of owner Waterford Wedgwood.
But the planned sale was stopped by North Staffordshire MPs and peers, who argued it had great importance locally and culturally.
Mr Fisher added: "It is a wonderful archive and we need to see it remain in the city."
Details at the Staffordshire Sentinel web:
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/cobridge/MP-meets-Government-minister-future-Minton-Archive/article-1657472-detail/article.html
TALKS to keep the Minton Archive in North Staffordshire are continuing.
Stoke-on-Trent Central MP Mark Fisher said the Government was still in contact with the collection's new owner over the future of the archive.
The documents cover two centuries of design and manufacture by pottery company Minton, which merged with Royal Doulton in 1968 and was acquired by Waterford Wedgwood in 2005.
It is now owned by U.S.-based equity firm, KPS Capital Partners, which bought much of Waterford Wedgwood when it went bust earlier this year. The Minton archive includes thousands of water colors and drawings by artists associated with Minton – one of Royal Doulton's most famous brands.
Mr Fisher, has spoken with the government's culture minister, Margaret Hodge, in recent weeks about the archive. And he told The Sentinel: "The Government is discussing the future of the archive with its new owners and our position in the city remains that same. "The archive must be kept in one piece and be displayed in a public place in North Staffordshire such as the Potteries Museum." "I have spoken to Margaret Hodge. She is on the case and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport are still in discussions with the owners, as they have been for several months."
The archive was set to go under the hammer at London auctioneer Bonhams in London in March following the collapse of owner Waterford Wedgwood.
But the planned sale was stopped by North Staffordshire MPs and peers, who argued it had great importance locally and culturally.
Mr Fisher added: "It is a wonderful archive and we need to see it remain in the city."
Details at the Staffordshire Sentinel web:
http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/cobridge/MP-meets-Government-minister-future-Minton-Archive/article-1657472-detail/article.html
Sunday, October 11, 2009
The Wonders of Porcelain
A.S. Byatt on the newly restored ceramics galleries at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.
"There will be both education and fun for children and grown-ups. The Timothy Sainsbury Gallery explores the making of pots. It has specially commissioned film footage and photography of potters at work. There is a part reconstruction of the studio of that great potter Lucie Rie. There is, as there should be, a workshop with wheels and a kiln where visitors can throw, decorate and fire their own pots. Another thing I learned in my research is how essential touch is to understanding, or "seeing" a pot. You need to know the feel of the clay on the wheel turning and rising. You need to know also the feel of a bowl or a jar in the hands – I was allowed to hold an Italian majolica dish, and the eggshell lightness of it changed the idea of it in my mind."
Read the rest of this great article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/oct/10/byatt-ceramics-victoria-albert
Ceramics at the V&A
The V&A houses the greatest and most comprehensive collection of Ceramics in the world. For the first time in 100 years, we are redisplaying this vast collection which spans from 3500 BC to the present day. The collection is particularly rich in Ceramics from Asia,the Middle East and Europe.
Following a four-year long refurbishment the first phase is now completed. Rooms 140 to 145 offer a comprehensive introduction to the world of ceramics, featuring about 3,000 of the museum's finest pieces. The remaining rooms (due to open in summer 2010) will display the remainder of the collection - around 26,000 pieces - as a study resource
Visit the V&A on the web: http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/ceramics/index.html
The following is the V&A Ceramics galleries in their original splendour, 1875
"There will be both education and fun for children and grown-ups. The Timothy Sainsbury Gallery explores the making of pots. It has specially commissioned film footage and photography of potters at work. There is a part reconstruction of the studio of that great potter Lucie Rie. There is, as there should be, a workshop with wheels and a kiln where visitors can throw, decorate and fire their own pots. Another thing I learned in my research is how essential touch is to understanding, or "seeing" a pot. You need to know the feel of the clay on the wheel turning and rising. You need to know also the feel of a bowl or a jar in the hands – I was allowed to hold an Italian majolica dish, and the eggshell lightness of it changed the idea of it in my mind."
Read the rest of this great article at: http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2009/oct/10/byatt-ceramics-victoria-albert
Ceramics at the V&A
The V&A houses the greatest and most comprehensive collection of Ceramics in the world. For the first time in 100 years, we are redisplaying this vast collection which spans from 3500 BC to the present day. The collection is particularly rich in Ceramics from Asia,the Middle East and Europe.
Following a four-year long refurbishment the first phase is now completed. Rooms 140 to 145 offer a comprehensive introduction to the world of ceramics, featuring about 3,000 of the museum's finest pieces. The remaining rooms (due to open in summer 2010) will display the remainder of the collection - around 26,000 pieces - as a study resource
Visit the V&A on the web: http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/ceramics/index.html
The following is the V&A Ceramics galleries in their original splendour, 1875
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Majolica in Christie's Auction: Sale 2210, 19th Century Furniture, Sculpture, Works of Art & Ceramics
Christie's Rockefeller Plaza, New York - October 20, 2009
Auction Times:
10:00 AM, Lots 1 - 88
2:00 PM, Lots 101 - 280
Viewing Times at Rockefeller Center
Oct 16 10am - 5pm
Oct 17 10am - 5pm
Oct 18 1pm - 5pm
Oct 19 10am - 12pm
Contact Info: Melissa Bennie, mbennie@christies.com, +1 212 636 2215
Access this E-catalogue directly at: http://www.christies.com/eCatalogues/index.aspx?id=33E4718A263FEA35852575A500544953
The Majolica starts on epage 121, near the end.
Auction Times:
10:00 AM, Lots 1 - 88
2:00 PM, Lots 101 - 280
Viewing Times at Rockefeller Center
Oct 16 10am - 5pm
Oct 17 10am - 5pm
Oct 18 1pm - 5pm
Oct 19 10am - 12pm
Contact Info: Melissa Bennie, mbennie@christies.com, +1 212 636 2215
Access this E-catalogue directly at: http://www.christies.com/eCatalogues/index.aspx?id=33E4718A263FEA35852575A500544953
The Majolica starts on epage 121, near the end.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Majolica Auction - October 31, 2009
MAJOLICA AUCTIONS will be holding their semi-annual auction on Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Alderfer Auction Center in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The auction will start at 9:00AM with preview at 7:30. Preview will also be available on Friday, October 30 from 10:00am TO 5:00pm. Catalogs will be mailed early next week. Be sure to contact Michael if you wish to be on the "Preferred Mailing List" in order to obtain your catalog. The complete catalog will also be available on Michael's website at http://www.majolicaauctions.com/. Live internet bidding will also be available at http://www.artfact.com/
This auction includes many rare and unusual majolica pieces including the Minton fox and mushroom game tureen. Visit our website for photos.
Telephone bidding will be accepted at this auction on any lot with a minimum opening bid of $5,000.
This auction includes many rare and unusual majolica pieces including the Minton fox and mushroom game tureen. Visit our website for photos.
Telephone bidding will be accepted at this auction on any lot with a minimum opening bid of $5,000.
Monday, September 28, 2009
Sparrows, Fine French Antiques: After 36 Years, we are retiring - STORE SALE
Sparrows majolica collection http://www.sparrows.com/
Sparrows offers the Baltimore-Washington corridor an incomparable selection of French antiques, including 18th through early 20th century furniture, lighting, ironwork, sculpture, paintings, majolica, faience and pottery, country to formal, in a full range of styles and periods up to and including Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Art Moderne.
HUGE RETIREMENT/STORE CLOSING SALE!
After 36 years in business, we are retiring, and have decided to close our brick-and-mortar store. Our entire showroom inventory is now being liquidated, with every single item on sale. Our website does not reflect sale prices - call or email for the latest pricing.
Beginning January, 2010, we will begin to accept items for restoration, and expect to resume offering an exceptional selection of French antiques through our website. We thank you for your support and appreciation over these may years.
We are closing our brick & mortar location. Everything in our current inventory is on sale. We can be reached by e-mail (sparrows@sparrows.com) or telephone (toll free 1-888-800-1235) for more details. We have so enjoyed collecting majolica and along the way meeting so many wonderful collectors.
Let us know if you would like any more information about anything.
Regards, Lori
Lori Chaikin
Showroom Manager
Sparrows Antiques
Kensington, MD 20895
301-530-0175
lori@sparrows.com
HUGE RETIREMENT/STORE CLOSING SALE!
After 36 years in business, we are retiring, and have decided to close our brick-and-mortar store. Our entire showroom inventory is now being liquidated, with every single item on sale. Our website does not reflect sale prices - call or email for the latest pricing.
Beginning January, 2010, we will begin to accept items for restoration, and expect to resume offering an exceptional selection of French antiques through our website. We thank you for your support and appreciation over these may years.
We are closing our brick & mortar location. Everything in our current inventory is on sale. We can be reached by e-mail (sparrows@sparrows.com) or telephone (toll free 1-888-800-1235) for more details. We have so enjoyed collecting majolica and along the way meeting so many wonderful collectors.
Let us know if you would like any more information about anything.
Regards, Lori
Lori Chaikin
Showroom Manager
Sparrows Antiques
Kensington, MD 20895
301-530-0175
lori@sparrows.com
Monday, September 7, 2009
At Auction - Derrill Osborn's Lifetime Bovine Collection
FD Luxe, a Dallas Morning News monthly fashion magazine, announced in its Bid Time column, that Derrill Osborn's, Lifetime Bovine Collection will be up for action October 14th, at Dallas Auction Gallery. The collection consists of over 500 items (oils, Staffordshire, Black Forest carvings, and Majolica). Most of the items celebrate a bovine theme. Read the entire article at: http://shopping.dallasnews.com/SS/Page.aspx?sstarg=&facing=false&secid=68818&pagenum=10
Learn more about Derrill Osborn at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derrill_Osborn
Derrill in Paris: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNWaWph2iwVLBxl53KRVhAI4oTvO9OBVbv5sQT_9Xx_yJiXx8ay_6GYt3pSzLvoPmwZ44RKWQGiF-pFmFTEcwzYer79i6sv96al1F-ydGwjZSwpkaeEHQBF47KsPic_Ix933cMYZhhIM/s1600-h/AmericanInParisweb.jpg
Learn more about Derrill Osborn at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Derrill_Osborn
Derrill in Paris: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCNWaWph2iwVLBxl53KRVhAI4oTvO9OBVbv5sQT_9Xx_yJiXx8ay_6GYt3pSzLvoPmwZ44RKWQGiF-pFmFTEcwzYer79i6sv96al1F-ydGwjZSwpkaeEHQBF47KsPic_Ix933cMYZhhIM/s1600-h/AmericanInParisweb.jpg
Friday, September 4, 2009
Decorator Article in Southern Accents - Features Majolica
The Sept/Oct 2009 issue of Southern Accents has an article titled Capturing Cashiers, by Grace Collins Barr. It guides us through a spectacular North Carolina mountain retreat of Dorothy and Walter Fletcher. Several of the rooms feature majolica as a predominate decorative art. The article starts on page 102 and I couldn't find the same photos at the Southern Accents web. The issue is currently at home delivery and you can find majolica throughout the dinning and kitchen areas.
Monday, August 10, 2009
House Beautiful, September 2009
House Beautiful, September 2009, in their "Kitchen of the Month" column feature a Woodside, California kitchen by Suzanne Tucker. Lots of majolica and palissy ware help bring Provencal landscape colors into this beautiful kitchen. It runs from page 128 to 132.
"It is easy to set and interesting table when there's so much great majolica to work with."
Home delivery is out, should to be on newsstands.
http://www.housebeautiful.com/kitchens/dream/french-country-kitchen
"It is easy to set and interesting table when there's so much great majolica to work with."
Home delivery is out, should to be on newsstands.
http://www.housebeautiful.com/kitchens/dream/french-country-kitchen
Monday, July 27, 2009
Shipwreck of the 'Loch Ard' in 1878, and its Minton Peacock
We have always heard the story if this Majolica Minton Peacock - but here is more of the its tail - http://www.flickr.com/photos/garden-chris/3750699423/
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Dallas Auction Gallery Palissy - September 2
Dallas Auction Gallery has scheduled a September 2, 2009 - 6 P.M. auction including a superb 40 pc. collection of antique French and Portuguese Palissy ware.
40 lots of good English majolica
Garth's Auctions, Inc. received a consignment of about 40 lots of good English majolica from a member of the Majolica International Society that we’ll be selling in their July 25 auction. We have included a link below to the catalog “landing” page where folks can view the entire catalog in the format of their choice.
http://www.garths.com/WebPhotos/7_25_09_Catalog/07_25_09_catalog.asp
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this auction.
Cheers, Andy Richmond
Auctioneer/Appraiser
Garth's Auctions, Inc.
Post Office Box 369, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Telephone: 740.362.4771, Mobile: 740.972.5094
Email: andy@garths.com
Web: www.garths.com
http://www.garths.com/WebPhotos/7_25_09_Catalog/07_25_09_catalog.asp
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about this auction.
Cheers, Andy Richmond
Auctioneer/Appraiser
Garth's Auctions, Inc.
Post Office Box 369, Delaware, Ohio 43015
Telephone: 740.362.4771, Mobile: 740.972.5094
Email: andy@garths.com
Web: www.garths.com
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Announcing Majolica Heaven 2010, Dallas, Texas
The Majolica International Society's annual meeting for 2010 is taking shape. Save the dates of April 29, through May 2, 2010. The annual convention, majolica exhibit and sale will be hosted in Dallas Texas. Our Hotel will be the fabulous Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas
If you're not a member of the society and want to attend the 2010 convention - Join at: Membership Invitation .
If you're not a member of the society and want to attend the 2010 convention - Join at: Membership Invitation .
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