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Majolica expert’s personal collection leaped to $544K at Doyle
Mintons hare and duck head game-pie dish and cover, $62,225
NEW YORK – On April 4, Doyle held the landmark auction of The Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection: Part II. Showcased was exceptional examples from the extensive collection assembled by the majolica expert and author of Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. This remarkable sale soared past its estimate with a total of more than $544,000. The top lot, an iconic Mintons majolica hare and duck head game-pie dish and cover, achieved $62,225.
Doyle delivers more majolica treasures from Joan Graham collection, April 4
Mintons majolica Hare and Duck Head game pie dish and cover, estimated at $20,000-$30,000
NEW YORK – Doyle will hold the landmark auction of the Joan Stacke Graham Majolica Collection: Part II on Tuesday, April 4, starting at 10 am Eastern time. Showcased will be exceptional examples from the extensive collection assembled by the majolica expert and author of Majolica: A Complete History and Illustrated Survey. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.
Antique majolica cheese dishes are genuine keepers
George Jones kingfisher cheese dish. Image courtesy of Nick Boston
NEW YORK — Cheese keepers come in a variety of forms and with all manner of decoration, but they are arguably at their best when they are bold and lavish. Among the most beloved styles of these covered cheese dishes, aka Stilton dishes, are examples made in majolica. As a ceramics form, majolica was highly popular in the Victorian era — it was more affordable than porcelain, so it was accessible to more homes. By the early 20th century, it was supplanted by more modern materials as consumer tastes changed and as the dangers posed to workers who applied the colorful lead glazes became known. Today, majolica cheese keepers remain highly prized by collectors and those who appreciate fine ceramics.
George Jones, Minton majolica lead Strawser’s May 26-29 sale
George Jones centerpiece for his Continents compotes, estimated at $20,000-$25,000
WOLCOTTVILLE, Ind. – Strawser Auction Group will hold a four-day antique auction boasting nearly 2,000 lots, including important collections of majolica, Pickard china, World War II collectibles, Fenton glass, and more from May 26-29. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.