Decorative Mustard colored Italian Pottery Platter, 17" X 12". This is a hand painted pottery piece in good condition, sold as is. LifestyleAntiques.com is the web  More »

Decorative Mustard colored Italian Pottery Platter, 17" X 12". This is a hand painted pottery piece 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 Medium size Italian Pottery Tureen with hand painted motifs on entire piece including the lid, a fine example of Italian Pottery to adorn any home, H:10"  More »

Decorative Medium size Italian Pottery Tureen with hand painted motifs on entire piece including the lid, a fine example of Italian Pottery to adorn any home, H:10" including finial on lid, W:14" from handle to handle. All pottery pieces are sold as is, this tureen is in good condition. 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 pair of Mustard colored Italian Pottery hand painted with fruit motif canisters with lids, H:6 1/4" including the finial on the lid, Diameter:3".  More »

Decorative pair of Mustard colored Italian Pottery hand painted with fruit motif canisters with lids, H:6 1/4" including the finial on the lid, Diameter:3". 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. This pair of canisters are in good condition, sold as is, and would adorn any kitchen with its colorful motif.   « Less

Decorative Mustard Colored Italian Pitcher with handle, H:8 3/4" Diameter of base:5 1/4". The pitcher has painted decoration of fruit in naturalistic style of  More »

Decorative Mustard Colored Italian Pitcher with handle, H:8 3/4" Diameter of base:5 1/4". The pitcher has painted decoration of fruit in naturalistic style of painting. Pottery making has an early history in Italy, with craftsmen using vivid colors in their style of painting, this contemporary pitcher is a fine example of this craft. 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. On this particular piece it is sold as is, there is a slight chip on the top.   « Less

Capo di Monte, Royal Palace of Naples, 8 Chocolate Cups with the lids. H:5.5" W:5" from handle to handle. Capo di Monte Place Settings, Signed on the back:  More »

Capo di Monte, Royal Palace of Naples, 8 Chocolate Cups with the lids. H:5.5" W:5" from handle to handle. Capo di Monte Place Settings, Signed on the back: "Palazzo Reale Napoli, G.M." or "The Royal Palace of Naples". Set of 8 Chocolate Cups with the decorative lid of a cherub and romantic genre of people along the body of the cup, all are in good condition. This set will compliment the Royal Place Settings of 24 dinner and salad plates that we also have for sale, very unique collection. The provenance of this service from the former Vatican ambassador to the United Nations. Capodimonte: The relief style, highly colored and defined porcelain pieces are commonly called and identified in our current market place as Capo-di-Monte. It was King Ferdinand IV, son of King Charles who opened a factory in Naples in 1771 and began to use the mark of the blue crown N (BCN). When the factory closed in 1834, the Ginori family at Doccia near Florence, Italy, acquired what was left of the factory and continued using its mark. The factory continued until 1896 when it was then combined with Societa Ceramica Richard of Milan which continues today to manufacture fine porcelain pieces marked with a crest and wreaths under a blue crown with R Capodimonte. As more collectors recognize and appreciate the quality of the older ware, and such a rare collection as this Capo di Monte set of place settings and the chocolate cups and lids.   « Less

Decorative Capo di Monte cup in high relief and colorful cherubs of a unique celebration design around the entire perimeter, with lid, in good condition and rare to find, it  More »

Decorative Capo di Monte cup in high relief and colorful cherubs of a unique celebration design around the entire perimeter, with lid, in good condition and rare to find, it came out of a private collection, H:10". Capo di Monte is the relief style, highly colored and defined porcelain pieces are commonly called and identified by their unique style. Historically, it was King Ferdinand IV, son of King Charles who opened a factory in Naples in 1771 and began to use the mark of the blue crown N (BCN). When the factory closed in 1834, the Ginori family at Doccia near Florence, Italy, acquired what was left of the factory and continued using its mark. The factory continued until 1896 when it was then combined with Societa Ceramica Richard of Milan which continues today to manufacture fine porcelain pieces marked with a crest and wreaths under a blue crown with R Capodimonte. As more collectors recognize and appreciate the quality of the older ware, buyer demand drives prices higher for these fine antiques. 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

Pristine Pair of French Capo Di Monte Style Porcelain Covered Urns with high relief figural genre, H:20.5" W:9" D:7". LifestyleAntiques.com is the web site  More »

Pristine Pair of French Capo Di Monte Style Porcelain Covered Urns with high relief figural genre, H:20.5" W:9" D:7". 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 19th Century Santos of blessed lady in a polychromed cloak, H:12" W:5" D:3.5". With the history of the Santos makers, they worked in the European  More »

Decorative 19th Century Santos of blessed lady in a polychromed cloak, H:12" W:5" D:3.5". With the history of the Santos makers, they 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. An important factor on the hierarchy of santos places God, Christ and the Holy Spirit on the highest plane followed by the Virgin Mary, the Angels and the Saints. The relationship of the early Spanish settlers, in our history and the spiritual world emphasizes the deep feeling of family and faith. Dependant on the mercy and aid of the saints, these early settlers overcame the greatest of hardships, so their devotion to saints and santos are reflective in a strong spirtiual sense throughout history as illustrated with the beautiful face of this Santos. Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes south of Santa Barbara. For your convenience you may shop on line: www.lifestyleantiques.com .   « Less

Decorative Porcelain classical bust of a white-glazed male and female busts, both impressed on bases "402", red script "23/402", of the Early 20th  More »

Decorative Porcelain classical bust of a white-glazed male and female busts, both impressed on bases "402", red script "23/402", of the Early 20th century, each about 16-1/2 in. In very good condition and are beautifully figured. 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 Blue and White Porcelain Center Piece with Historical Scenes, signed Victoria-Ironstone, H:8.5" L:18". The coloration of "Blue and white wares"  More »

Decorative Blue and White Porcelain Center Piece with Historical Scenes, signed Victoria-Ironstone, H:8.5" L:18". The coloration of "Blue and white wares" designate white pottery and porcelain decorated under the glaze with a blue pigment, generally cobalt oxide. The decoration is commonly applied by hand, by stencilling or by transfer-printing, though other methods of application have also been used. Historically, the orgin of Chinese blue and white porcelain was once-fired: after the porcelain body was dried, decorated with refined cobalt-blue pigment mixed with water and applied using a brush, coated with a clear glaze and fired at high temperature we see this influence of style and glaze with the early Export Trade from China throughout Europe and America. By the beginning of the 17th century Chinese blue and white porcelain was being exported directly to Europe. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Oriental blue and white porcelain was highly prized in Europe and America and sometimes enhanced by fine silver and gold mounts, it was collected by kings and princes. The European manufacture of porcelain started at Meissen in Germany in 1707. The early wares were strongly influenced by Chinese and other Oriental porcelains and an early pattern was blue onion, which is still in production at the Meissen factory today. Early English porcelain wares were also influenced by Chinese wares and when, for example, the production of porcelain started at Worcester, nearly forty years after Meissen, Oriental blue and white wares provided the inspiration for much of the decoration used. Hand-painted and transfer-printed wares were made at Worcester and at other early factories such as in England with the Staffordshire factory. As an example with this center piece you have historical references with handles, it is an impressive style and piece for any collection.   « Less