(7) Majolica Pottery Figural Tableware & French Quimper Virgin Mary

Lot description

(lot of 7) Polychrome tin-glazed earthenware figures and tableware, Portugal, 20th c., after eighteenth-century designs, initialed illegibly and signed Made in Portugal, Authorized Copy, Sec. XVIII underfoot, including: (3) folk art figural bottles, each modeled as a standing lady in a long gown, topped with hat-form lid, (pair) garniture vases, with painted floral designs, one with glaze chip at back interior edge, (1) cat-form flower frog, together with (1) French Quimper faience figure, The Virgin Mother and Child, inscribed "Ste. Vierge P.P.N." at socle base, marked HR Quimper to reverse, intact with loss at crown, largest: approx 13"h, 4.5"w, 3.5"d, 9lbs 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.