Italian Majolica Style Trellis and Leaf Pattern Tableware Set
Decorative Art, ceramic tableware (1 bowl and 2 dinner plates) • Made in Italy, likely by a regional Italian ceramic workshop or factory (commonly attributed via owner as 'Poctnijia Comiolo', a phonetic or misread marking for a traditional Italian maker or pattern)
Style & Movement
Traditional Italian Majolica and Folk-Art Revival
Medium & Technique
Hand-painted glazed ceramic earthenware with underglaze pigment decoration
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Dinner plates approximately 10 to 11 inches in diameter, bowl approximately 8 to 9 inches in diameter, circular format with scalloped rims
Subject Description
The tableware features a botanical motif comprising a brown wooden trellis framework interspersed with autumn-hued leaves in orange, yellow, and green, accented by small blue and purple flowers along trailing vines on a cream-colored ground.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good, showing minor wear consistent with gentle use and handling, with some slight paint loss along the raised rim edges
Estimated Market Value
$40 - $90 for the 3-piece set
Auction Estimate
$20 - $50
Provenance History
Acquired directly from Italian production or import retail, passing into private domestic collection
Art Historical Significance
Representative of regional Italian ceramic craft traditions, continuing historic majolica hand-painting techniques for everyday functional domestic use
Notable Features
Scalloped rims, vibrant hand-painted botanical motifs, structured vertical trellis elements dividing the surface design
Condition Issues
Minor glaze chipping and slight pigment rubbing along the scalloped rims of the plates and bowl
Conservation Recommendations
Hand wash gently with mild detergent, avoid abrasive scrubbing, store with protective felt dividers between pieces to prevent rim chipping
Collector Notes
Poctnijia Comiolo made in italy 1 bowl 2 dinner plates