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Large and Unusual Minton Majolica Figure of a Lady with a Jar by Albert Carrier 1873
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Large and Unusual Minton Majolica Figure of a Lady with a Jar by Albert Carrier 1873

19th century
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Description

Large and unusual Minton Majolica figure of a lady with a jar.

This is a beautiful large Majolica figure of a classical lady sitting on a basket with flowers holding a wine or water jar. The statue was designed by Albert Ernest Carrier de Belleuse (1824-1887)for Minton between 1850/1853 (that is when he worked for Minton) but made in 1873. Albert Ernest Carriers famous student was August Rodin (The Thinker). The statue is signed A Carrier. It is marked on the base inside with the cipher for 1873 and MINTON.

Measurements:

Height: Approx. 28 Inches or 71 cm

Width : Base diameter 10 Inches or 25.5 cm

This is a very heavy and breakable piece, so we prefer collection by one self or a good shipper.

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Original Retro has dated this Minton Majolica Figure Vase to the Victorian era.

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Valley Antique Centre

Hollins Mill

Suite 5 Unit 8

Pennine Industrial Park

Valley Road

Hebden Bridge

HX7 7BZ

(0044) 01422 887420 or (0044) 07780 687139

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Description
Large and unusual Minton Majolica figure of a lady with a jar.
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This is a beautiful large Majolica figure of a classical lady sitting on a basket with flowers holding a wine or water jar.
Original Retro

The statue was designed by Albert Ernest Carrier de Belleuse (1824-1887)for Minton between 1850/1853 (that is when he worked for Minton) but made in 1873. Albert Ernest Carriers famous student was August Rodin (The Thinker). The statue is signed A Carrier. It is marked on the base inside with the cipher for 1873 and MINTON.

Measurements:

Height: Approx. 28 Inches or 71 cm

Width : Base diameter 10 Inches or 25.5 cm

This is a very heavy and breakable piece, so we prefer collection by one self or a good shipper.

Date of Manufacture

Original Retro has dated this Minton Majolica Figure Vase to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA313303
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A Victorian Minton majolica ceramic sculpture featuring a draped female figure in yellow glaze supporting a green jar.
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Archive I A Victorian Minton majolica ceramic sculpture featuring a draped female figure in yellow glaze supporting a green jar.

Large and Unusual Minton Majolica Figure of a Lady with a Jar by Albert Carrier 1873

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Suite 5 Unit 8
Pennine Industrial Park
Valley Road
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 7BZ
United Kingdom
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A Victorian Minton majolica ceramic sculpture featuring a draped female figure in yellow glaze supporting a green jar.
Large and Unusual Minton Majolica Figure of a Lady with a Jar by Albert Carrier 1873
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A Victorian Minton majolica ceramic sculpture featuring a draped female figure in yellow glaze supporting a green jar.
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Minton majolica, introduced at the 1851 Great Exhibition, features relief-moulded earthenware decorated with translucent, colourful lead glazes, often taking inspiration from classical and naturalistic forms.

Majolica objects were produced using earthenware clays cast in plaster moulds, fired, and coated with colourful metallic oxide glazes before a final firing.

Authentic Minton pieces typically feature clear impressed factory marks, shape numbers, and year ciphers stamped directly into the unglazed base or underside.

These colourful ceramic sculptures function as focal accents when positioned on a sideboard top, mantelpiece, or within a conservatory setting.

Dust regularly with a dry, lint-free cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners or prolonged submersion in water to preserve the original lead glazes.
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