Lot Details
Lot 26
Mintons Majolica Turquoise-Ground Ram's Head and Festoon Garden Pot and Stand
Designed by Baron Carlo Marochetti, shape no. 727, date cypher for 1878
Of spiral gadrooned form, the ram's mask handles suspending a high-relief molded floral swag, impressed uppercase marks, 14 and F, shape no., and black painted 1 to stand. Height 16 1/4 inches, diameter 13 3/4 inches.
This model was first shown at Minton's inaugural majolica display at The Great Exhibition, London, 1851. The sculptor, Marochetti (Italy 1805-1867), is perhaps best remembered for his portrait busts of the Royal family and for a life-size equestrian bronze of 'Richard the Lion Heart', Palace of Westminster, London.
Literature:
Susan Weber et al., Majolica Mania: Transatlantic Pottery in England and the United States, 1850-1915, cat. 8, fig. 1.2.
Exhibited:
'Majolica Mania', Bard Graduate Center, New York, 24 September 2021-2 January 2022, no. MJ-432; Walters Art Museum, 27 February 2022-7 August 2022, no. MAJ.9; The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery, Stoke-on-Trent, 8 October 2022-29 January 2023.
Reference:
Victoria Cecil, Minton 'Majolica', Jeremy Cooper Ltd., Exhibition 7-26 June 1982, Galen Place, London, p. 59 & 68, cat. no. 75. Marilyn G. Karmason with Joan B. Stacke, Majolica, A Complete History and Illustrated Survey, New York, 1989, p. 13. Rosalie W. Sharp, China to Light Up a House, vol. two, p. 190.
C The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection
Additional Notes & Condition Report
Stand: appears to be in generally good condition; there are approximately two chips to the underside rim, not visible when placed; even surface crazing; examined under blacklight
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