(12) Collection Of Continental Majolica Pottery Plates & Charger

Lot description

(lot of 12) Collection of Continental tin-glazed earthenware plates, including antique and modern examples, various maker's and countries of origin, including Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France, highlights include: (2) painted with a seated allegorical figure, after an eighteenth-century design, initialed illegibly and signed Made in Portugal, Authorized Copy, Sec. XVIII underfoot, (1) charger, with repeating flowers and butterfly motifs, (1) square plate, decorated with a seated rabbit, typical small chips throughout, one intact with staple restoration, largest: approx 13.5"diam, 17lbs total Provenance: The estate and interior design collection of Gay Ratliff (Martha Gay Kokernot Ratliff, Austin, Texas, 1942-2023) PLEASE NOTE: Earthenware pottery pieces are inherently fragile. Most are likely to have repairs, small breaks, chips, and imperfections. Please assume that they are not in perfect condition and bid accordingly. Per our terms, there will be no refunds based on condition.