A few examples of appraisal values for
PALISSY WARE

• PORTUGUESE MANUEL MAFRA PALISSY WARE
  PORTUGUESE MANUEL MAFRA PALISSY WARE PLATEPortuguese Palissy ware plate, Manuel Cipriano Gomes Mafra (Portuguese, 1829-1905), with salamander, serpent, moth, and beetle nestled in textured grass, mottled brown glazed underside, impressed maker's stamp to base, chip underfoot, restoration and loss to beetle's legs, approx 9.25"diam, 3.5lbs
• TWO SCHOOL OF TOURS PALISSY STYLE FAIENCE
  TWO SCHOOL OF TOURS PALISSY STYLE FAIENCE TROMPE L'OEIL SHAPED OVAL PLATTERSThe first impressed mark and signed for Leon Brard, modeled with a pike, a sole and an eel on seaweed; the second unmarked and attributed to Brard, modeled with four fish and an eel. The first 16 in. wide, the second 10 in. wide. Note: For a similar example of the first see Marshall P. Katz and Robert Lehr, Palissy Ware , London and Atlantic Highlands, NJ, 1996, p. 104, pl. 124; for a similar example of the second see p. 102, fig, 115. Condition Each in overall good condition with minor nicks to the rim. The first with some tiny nicks to the eels spine, one edge of a fish dorsal restored, the underside sprayed. Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• ALFRED RENOLEAU PALISSY STYLE FAIENCE
  ALFRED RENOLEAU PALISSY STYLE FAIENCE TROMPE L'OEIL OVAL DISHIncised and script mark; molded with two crabs and a clam on seaweed. 14 3/4 in. wide. Literature: Marshall Katz and Robert Lehr, Palissy Ware , London, 1996, p. 179, fig. 241. Condition Wear. The larger crab with restored back legs, one with a further reglued break. The smaller crab with the tip of the left claw restored. Otherwise in overall good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.
• Palissy ware pitcher and bowl marked
  Palissy ware pitcher and bowl marked Caldas, Portugal, decorated with a lizard handle and applied alligators. Pitcher: 10.5"h x 8.5"dia / Bowl: 10"dia Condition: Lacking lid, small chip to rim base.
• Pair of Portuguese Blue Drip-Glazed
  Pair of Portuguese Blue Drip-Glazed Palissy Ware Plates, featuring langoustines and molluse shells on a sand ground, second quarter 20th century, h. 1-1/2\", dia. 12\".
• PALISSY WARE TIERED BOWL, GROTTO WATER
  PALISSY WARE TIERED BOWL, GROTTO WATER SCENEFeatures frogs, shells, peace lilies. Signed by artist on base. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 8.5"H Condition: Overall good
• PALISSY WARE STYLE FLORAL DISHWell incised
  PALISSY WARE STYLE FLORAL DISHWell incised pink and green dish. Small chip to bottom. Issued: 20th c. Dimensions: 8.5"D
• MAFRA CALDAO PALISSY WARE PLAQUEMafra
  MAFRA CALDAO PALISSY WARE PLAQUEMafra Caldao palissy ware plaque having two intertwined snakes amidst frogs, bugs and foliage. Marked verso. Dimensions: 12.5" diameter. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Very good with only a small chip at one snake's eye. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick up.
• LARGE PALISSY WARE PLATTER19th century
  LARGE PALISSY WARE PLATTER19th century large oval Palissy Ware ceramic platter with fish, lobster, frogs and other sea creatures. 23.5 x 16 x 3 inches in size. Some restoration.
• PALISSY WARE STYLE PLATE W/MARINE LIFEPalissy
  PALISSY WARE STYLE PLATE W/MARINE LIFEPalissy ware style plate with marine life. 11 1/2" diameter. Condition: : crazing, crack to one crab leg.
• TWO PALISSY WARE FAIENCE PLATTERS, REPTILE
  TWO PALISSY WARE FAIENCE PLATTERS, REPTILE AND SHELLS, ...TWO PALISSY WARE FAIENCE PLATTERS, REPTILE AND SHELLS, FRENCH, 19TH CENTURY, each platter with scalloped edges, one platter centering a whelk shell, a frog, a salamander battle, clams, and an oyster shell among leaves on a blue ground, and the second platter arranged with two green crayfish, frogs, and shells centering an interlocking curled blue serpent, the ground carved with florette rondelles and radiating petals, each verso incised marked. 16" x 12" Note: after Bernard Palissy (French c. 1510-1589). Provenance: Property of an Important Houston Antiques Dealer Condition: Dust and mild surface soil, one small chip, overall in good to very good condition, wear commensurate with age. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.
• THREE MAFRA & SONS CALDAS PALISSY WARE
  THREE MAFRA & SONS CALDAS PALISSY WARE MAJOLICA PLATES,...THREE MAFRA & SONS CALDAS PALISSY WARE MAJOLICA PLATES, INSECT AND REPTILE, LATE 19TH CENTURY, each hand painted and modeled glazed earthenware, from smallest to largest: a footed plate with a coiling serpent and toad on a grassy ground, a second smaller footed plate with a gruesome scene of a snake ensnared in the mouth of a reptile hidden below a mound of grass, a small colorful crocodile and salamander watch, and the largest plate another wild scene of an attack on the serpent, with a medley of insects including millipede, butterfly and salamander on a well modeled grassy ground, verso impressed with crown over, "M. Mafra. Caldas. Portugal." Largest Diameter: 8 1/4" Note: Manuel Mafra (Portuguese 1831-1905). Provenance: Property of an Important Houston Antiques Dealer Condition: Some expected surface dust, one salamander with repair and inpainting on head and a firing crack at snake neck, mild surface wear, overall in good to very good condition. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS.” NO REFUNDS will be issued based on condition.