A vintage Majolica style hand-painted ceramic rooster, possibly Italian, mid 20th Century

A vintage Majolica style hand-painted ceramic rooster, possibly Italian, mid 20th Century

27 January 2025

Home furnishings

Description

This colorful rooster belonged to my partner's mother. It was part of the Macy's in store decorations. Probably 1950's or 1960's. My partner's mother worked for Macy's.

Dimensions

26" Tall x 9" Base

Acquired from
Inherited

For sale
Yes

Answered within about 10 hours

By Delia

Jan 27, 23:26 UTC

Fair Market Value

$300 - $500 USD

Suggested Asking Price $550 USD

What does this mean?

Hi Francis,

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

A vintage Majolica style hand-painted ceramic rooster
possibly Italian, mid 20th Century
The standing bird with colorful vegetable-themed plumage, on a circular base. Unsigned
26 inches tall; diameter of base: 9 inches
CONDITION: This rooster appears to be in generally good condition
PROVENANCE: Inherited
$ 300-500*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia

Francis sabatini Jan 28, 12:22 UTC

There is no mark.

Delia Jan 28, 12:25 UTC

Thanks, Francis, I've finished this appraisal.

Please note this similar example - also unmarked - that I found in my research for your piece:
https://www.nealauction.com/auction-lot/italian-majolica-rooster_35D4B15BDF

Have a great day,
Delia

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A vintage Majolica style hand-painted ceramic rooster, possibly Italian, mid 20th Century

There is no mark.

Thanks, Francis, I've finished this appraisal.

Please note this similar example - also unmarked - that I found in my research for your piece:
https://www.nealauction.com/auction-lot/italian-majolica-rooster_35D4B15BDF

Have a great day,
Delia

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

Communicate directly with a qualified specialist and get a fair market valuation of your item, typically in 48 hours or less.

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A vintage Majolica style hand-painted ceramic rooster, possibly Italian, mid 20th Century

There is no mark.

Thanks, Francis, I've finished this appraisal. Please note this similar example - also unmarked - that I found in my research for your piece: https://www.nealauction.com/auction-lot/italian-majolica-rooster_35D4B15BDF Have a great day, Delia

Do you have a similar item and want to know how much it’s worth?

Communicate directly with a qualified specialist and get a fair market valuation of your item, typically in 48 hours or less.

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Thanks, Francis, I've finished this appraisal.

Please note this similar example - also unmarked - that I found in my research for your piece:
https://www.nealauction.com/auction-lot/italian-majolica-rooster_35D4B15BDF

Have a great day,
Delia