Under the direction of Luca Lispi and with the scientific consultancy of Giuliana Gardelli, the Department organises auctions of ceramics, majolica, and porcelain, featuring works spanning from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, Baroque, and the 18th and 19th centuries. The selection of ceramics and porcelain curated by the Department’s experts offers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of ceramic art across various eras and styles. It provides collectors with the opportunity to buy at auction ceramics of notable historical, artistic, and economic significance. The most rare and valuable ceramic and porcelain artworks are reserved for private sales, a method that guarantees exclusive access to negotiations, along with greater confidentiality and dedicated consultation.
Beauty, craftsmanship, and rarity are the most sought-after qualities among collectors of antique ceramics and porcelain, attributes that also elevate the value and appeal of these pieces, making them ideal additions to any collection.
The meticulous attention to detail during the selection process makes auctions of antique and modern ceramics and porcelain not to be missed opportunities for collectors and investors alike. Additionally, Bertolami’s auctions attract an international, highly specialized audience, providing a unique platform for those looking to showcase and sell antique porcelain from their collections. The ceramic and porcelain auctions not only feature rare and high-value items but also include a selection of more accessible pieces, catering to the needs of a broad audience of enthusiasts and investors. The variety of items available at Bertolami auctions allows each collector to discover artworks that match their aesthetic preferences and investment capacities.
The auction catalogues offer genuinely diverse selections, satisfying different tastes and styles. Among the items presented are plates, chargers, parade plates, albarelli and other types of pharmacy jars, tiles, tureens, teapots, coffeepots, cups, trays, vases, bowls, tankards, figurines, statuettes, and much more. The auctions also showcase a wide range of porcelain and majolica manufacturers, renowned names such as the Deruta, Capodimonte, Meissen, Ginori, and Ferniani di Faenza workshops to smaller Italian manufacturers, whose works reflect the ceramic traditions of various periods and regions.
The experts in the Ceramics and Porcelain Department offer free valuations for ceramic, majolica, and porcelain works, aiming to maximize the value of the pieces you wish to sell. To request a free valuation, simply fill-in the online valuation form; based on the details and photos provided, our experts will offer a first valuation and assess their suitability for our auctions.
Art historian and archaeologist Giuliana Gardelli is renowned for her numerous studies that have contributed new and original insights into the history of Italian majolica. She has published over 160 works, including the fundamental ITALIKA. Maiolica Italiana del Rinascimento. Saggi e Studi (Faenza, 1999) and L’eredità di Michelangelo e la “Pietà” ritrovata di Andrea Bregno (Rome, 2006). Since 1983, she has served as an expert in archaeology and art history for Italian courts and prosecutors and is a ceramics consultant for public and private institutions.
Beauty, craftsmanship, and rarity are the most sought-after qualities among collectors of antique ceramics and porcelain, attributes that also elevate the value and appeal of these pieces, making them ideal additions to any collection.
The meticulous attention to detail during the selection process makes auctions of antique and modern ceramics and porcelain not to be missed opportunities for collectors and investors alike. Additionally, Bertolami’s auctions attract an international, highly specialized audience, providing a unique platform for those looking to showcase and sell antique porcelain from their collections. The ceramic and porcelain auctions not only feature rare and high-value items but also include a selection of more accessible pieces, catering to the needs of a broad audience of enthusiasts and investors. The variety of items available at Bertolami auctions allows each collector to discover artworks that match their aesthetic preferences and investment capacities.
The auction catalogues offer genuinely diverse selections, satisfying different tastes and styles. Among the items presented are plates, chargers, parade plates, albarelli and other types of pharmacy jars, tiles, tureens, teapots, coffeepots, cups, trays, vases, bowls, tankards, figurines, statuettes, and much more. The auctions also showcase a wide range of porcelain and majolica manufacturers, renowned names such as the Deruta, Capodimonte, Meissen, Ginori, and Ferniani di Faenza workshops to smaller Italian manufacturers, whose works reflect the ceramic traditions of various periods and regions.
The experts in the Ceramics and Porcelain Department offer free valuations for ceramic, majolica, and porcelain works, aiming to maximize the value of the pieces you wish to sell. To request a free valuation, simply fill-in the online valuation form; based on the details and photos provided, our experts will offer a first valuation and assess their suitability for our auctions.
Art historian and archaeologist Giuliana Gardelli is renowned for her numerous studies that have contributed new and original insights into the history of Italian majolica. She has published over 160 works, including the fundamental ITALIKA. Maiolica Italiana del Rinascimento. Saggi e Studi (Faenza, 1999) and L’eredità di Michelangelo e la “Pietà” ritrovata di Andrea Bregno (Rome, 2006). Since 1983, she has served as an expert in archaeology and art history for Italian courts and prosecutors and is a ceramics consultant for public and private institutions.
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