English Basalt Wedgwood Bowl, H:4 1/4" Diameter:10", with a border of high relief grape motifalong the rim. The background for this fine Basalt piece was with  More »

English Basalt Wedgwood Bowl, H:4 1/4" Diameter:10", with a border of high relief grape motifalong the rim. The background for this fine Basalt piece was with Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material, and useful service decorative pieces such as this bowl with a border of grape motif.   « Less

Painted Floral Tole Ware Urn in a red base with soft floral motif, H:17" W:12". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in  More »

Painted Floral Tole Ware Urn in a red base with soft floral motif, H:17" W:12". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

Floral Decorated Painted Tole Ware Urn with a red base color and floral motif on the surface with a framed band, H:20" W:15". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site  More »

Floral Decorated Painted Tole Ware Urn with a red base color and floral motif on the surface with a framed band, H:20" W:15". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

Meissen 'Blue Onion' Porcelain Service Dish

Meissen 'Blue Onion' Porcelain Service Dish   « Less

18th Century Continental Polychrome Painted Pope, Santos with his gilt and red cloak, holding the Bible and outstretched arm, H:15" W:8 3/4" D:5 1/4".  More »

18th Century Continental Polychrome Painted Pope, Santos with his gilt and red cloak, holding the Bible and outstretched arm, H:15" W:8 3/4" D:5 1/4". Santos makers worked in the European tradition of polychrome (painted wooden) sculpture. Typically, a santero carved and sanded with the use of a locally available wood then detailed to achieve the desired contour and expression. The next step is the applied size (animal glue)and gesso (chalk in animal glue) this provides an ideal ground to achieve paint. There were times when colored bole (fine clay and glue) on top of gesso as a special preparation for the gold leafing. The analyzing of pigment types and colors were useful in the dating of Polychromed Santos. For example, if a santo with ultramarine, reds and gilt were costly to use in the Medieval times. Like Gold, its symbolozed luxury, and rich patrons frequently specified its use in commissioned works. Other rich colors that were used were vermillion and a rich red color and with the cloak in gold gilt this santos was figure of importance, and it does still maintain its original glass eyes. Historically speaking the santeros who had access to imported materials used a range of woods. The softer woods were more desirable for the fine texture and straight grain, and for the durablity and resistance to insects for the carving of the early Santos. Woods such as: Spanish cedar, Cuban Mahogany or Honduras Mahogany in addition to the local woods of that region including a varitey of pines lent itself for the carving of these early Santos. There is also we have learned that making a santo is a holy action for the maker, and, we are reminded of the importance of saints in prayers. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

19th Century Italian Polychrome Decorated Figure of a Bishop, in a Red and Gilt Cloak, H:22" D:8" W:8". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can  More »

19th Century Italian Polychrome Decorated Figure of a Bishop, in a Red and Gilt Cloak, H:22" D:8" W:8". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

Pair of soft Blue and White, Jasper Ware Wedgwood circular small dishes with the English Crest, city of London, 4 1/4 " diameter, in good condition. Historically  More »

Pair of soft Blue and White, Jasper Ware Wedgwood circular small dishes with the English Crest, city of London, 4 1/4 " diameter, in good condition. Historically speaking Josiah Wedgwood (1730-1795), his grandfather and great-grandfather had been potters, and in his early 20's Joseph formed a partnership with the preeminent English potter of the day, Thomas Whieldon. Josiah Wedgwood had practiced with glazing, bodies, shapes, and colours, and in 1759 his dreams came true when two relatives leased him the Ivy House in Burslem to allow him to start his own pottery business. He had marred well and in1766 he bought Etruria, in Staffordshire, as a base for his factory. In 1782 he perfected a tool for measuring heat in kilns. On the basis of his work Wedgwood was elected to the Royal Society in 1783. He had developed durable china called the Queen's Ware, a cream-coloured, lead-glazed earthenware, "Potter to Her Majesty". Queen's Ware became an enormous success spread the name of Wedgwood across all of Europe. In 1768 Wedgwood developed a fine black porcelain called Black Basalt. With this fine-grained stoneware he was able to produce copies of the newly excavated Etruscan pottery from Italy. The new innovation proved another huge commercial success. The surface was lustrous and smooth, with a purple-black sheen. Wedgwood's factory could scarcely keep up with the demand for candlesticks, medallions, tableware, and vases in the material. This particular Bust is reflecting the revival of the classics and interest of the day. Another innovation for which Wedgwood is remembered was Jasper Ware, which has been described as the most important invention in the history of ceramics since the discovery of porcelain. It took Wedgwood years of experimentation to perfect his design for this unglazed stoneware with the uncanny ability to be both durable and delicate, and to take colours so evenly throughout its surface. Jasper can be almost any colour, although the most famous examples are are pale or dark blue and white. Jasper Ware is also famous for the bas relief applied to the sides, often in imitation of classical Greek motifs. This pair of small decorative Jasper Ware dishes are quite nice and good color for any decor.   « Less

Two Italian hand painted Pottery, mustard colored canisters, in good condition, sold as is. The one on the left H:8.5" Diamter:5 1/4". The square shaped canister on  More »

Two Italian hand painted Pottery, mustard colored canisters, in good condition, sold as is. The one on the left H:8.5" Diamter:5 1/4". The square shaped canister on the right H:7.5" W:5" D:5". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

Decorative Mustard colored Italian Pottery, Canister or Cookie Jar with lid, H:10 1/4" to top of finial, W: 9" from handle to handle. In good condition, sold as is.  More »

Decorative Mustard colored Italian Pottery, Canister or Cookie Jar with lid, H:10 1/4" to top of finial, W: 9" from handle to handle. In good condition, sold as is. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less

Decorative Mustard colored Italian Platter with painted motif and in good condition, 17" X 12". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or  More »

Decorative Mustard colored Italian Platter with painted motif and in good condition, 17" X 12". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site where one can shop on line or if you are in the area we are an antique dealer in Summerland, California just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. Specializing in European Antique Furniture and our accent is antique lighting for your home, or office with handmade parchment shades adorning the selection of unique lamps. We specialize in Decorative Arts and French furniture as well as antique furniture from Spain and Italy, you will find the shop warm and inviting.   « Less