description Roseville Donatello Overview
Roseville Pottery Company of Zanesville, Ohio, introduced the Donatello line in the 1910s. The pattern features molded panels with cherub figures, foliage, and classical architectural elements on a textured ivory-toned ground. Donatello reflects the influence of European Renaissance decorative arts on early 20th-century American art pottery, as suggested by the line's name reference to the Italian sculptor Donatello. The line includes vases, bowls, and other decorative forms produced in matte glazes typical of Roseville's early period.
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When was Roseville Donatello pottery made?
Roseville Pottery of Zanesville, Ohio, introduced the Donatello line around 1916. It was one of the company's early art lines, produced during the era before its more famous floral patterns like Roseville's later lines.
What does the Roseville Donatello pattern look like?
Donatello features molded panels with cherub figures set against foliage and classical architectural elements on a textured, ivory-toned ground. The design draws on European Renaissance motifs, which is how the line got its name after the sculptor Donatello.
How can I tell if my Roseville Donatello piece is genuine?
Marks on this early line vary, so collectors verify shape numbers and mold details against reference works such as Mark Bassett's 'Introducing Roseville Pottery.' Fakes and later look-alikes exist, so comparing your piece to documented examples is the safest approach.
What is Roseville Donatello pottery worth today?
Common Donatello shapes such as small bowls and vases typically sell for tens to a couple hundred dollars, depending on condition. Rare forms and larger pieces can bring considerably more at specialized art pottery auctions.
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