{"product_id":"victorian-portuguese-palissy-majolica-toad-wall-hanging","title":"Victorian Portuguese Palissy Majolica Toad Wall Hanging","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian Portuguese Palissy Majolica Miniature Toad, circa 1890\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA wonderfully characterful \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elate 19th-century Portuguese Palissy-style majolica toad\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, dating to circa \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1890\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis charming miniature creature is beautifully modelled with a wonderfully plump body, outstretched feet and an almost comical expression. The surface has been heavily textured to imitate the naturally warty skin of a toad and is covered in rich, glossy majolica glazes in mottled shades of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evivid green, ochre, cream and deep earthy brown\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe piece belongs to the tradition of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePortuguese Palissy ware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, inspired by the celebrated 16th-century French potter Bernard Palissy and his highly naturalistic ceramics depicting reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and plants. During the 19th century, Portuguese potters embraced this wonderfully eccentric style, producing highly decorative naturalistic wares that are now particularly collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDespite his diminutive size, this little toad has tremendous personality. The individually modelled toes, raised skin texture, painted eyes and softly smiling mouth give him an appealingly lifelike quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTwo original holes to the underside are associated with the manufacture and firing of the hollow ceramic body and are not considered damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe glaze displays attractive age-related crazing and variations associated with an antique piece of this nature, adding considerably to its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Circa 1890\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Victorian\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Portugal\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Palissy ware \/ naturalistic majolica\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Glazed earthenware\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubject:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Toad \/ frog\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e MiniatureMeasures: 6 x 7cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Antique condition with age-related crazing, glaze variations and wear commensurate with approximately 135 years of age. Please study the photographs carefully as they form part of the description.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA delightful and slightly eccentric \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictorian Portuguese curiosity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e, perfect for a collection of antique majolica, Palissy ware or simply as a wonderfully unexpected little object for an English country-house interior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House – History in Your Home\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House Cotswolds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59598636941637,"sku":null,"price":210.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3028.jpg?v=1791294983","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/victorian-portuguese-palissy-majolica-toad-wall-hanging","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}