La Dolce Vita

San Francisco Fall Show | October 12-15, 2023

La Dolce Vita. The Sweet Life.

First coined in the 1960 Federico Fellini film of the same name, the phrase “La Dolce Vita” has been used to refer to a lifestyle full of indulgences, beauty, and appreciation of the little things that make every day special. For us, “La Dolce Vita” means surrounding yourself with beautiful, historical objects that speak to you and delight you.

Artistoric welcomes you to indulge in La Dolce Vita by exploring our offerings from the 2023 San Francisco Fall Show. Splurge on that special vase. Use the good china. Create meaningful spaces.

Josiah Wedgwood & Sons

ca. 1790 | black basalt stoneware

Longwy for Atelier Primavera

ca. 1920 | enameled earthenware

Meissen with Dutch hausmaler painting

ca. 1715 | hand-painted porcelain

Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood

ca. 1915 | lustred bone china

Doccia Porcelain Manufactory

ca. 1750 | hand-painted porcelain

Matteo Thun for Memphis Milano

1982 | glazed porcelain

Wedgwood Lustre Fish Bowl

Daisy Makeig-Jones (English, 1881-1945)
for Josiah Wedgwood & Sons

‘Fish’ bowl

ca. 1915 | bone china with lustre glazes

Wedgwood Powder Blue Fish Bowl

Daisy Makeig-Jones (English, 1881-1945)
for Josiah Wedgwood & Sons

‘Fish’ bowl

ca. 1915 | bone china with lustre glazes

Minton & Co.
English

‘Verulam’ jug

1862 | majolica with faux malachite glaze

Chinese, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period
For the export market

‘judgement of paris’ punch bowl

ca. 1760 | porcelain with hand-painted enamels

Spode Greek Pattern Tile

Spode Ceramic Works
English

‘Refreshments for Phliasian Horseman’ tile

1806-1810 | transfer-printed creamware

Spode Greek Tile

Spode Ceramic Works
English

‘zeus in his chariot’ tile

1806-1810 | transfer-printed creamware

Artistoric + Almond & Co.

We’ve partnered with San Francisco design gallery Almond & Co. to outfit our booth with stunning mid-century furniture. Almond & Co. specializes in collectible design from the 20th and 21st centuries. All pieces are available for purchase through their website almondandcompanysf.com.

Frits Henningsen (Danish, 1889-1965)

1940s | mahogany
74 3/4 in. W x 23 1/2 in. D x 35 1/2 in. H

Italian

1950 | walnut
30 in. H x 48 in. Dm

Michael Graves (American, 1934-2015)

1980s | lacquered wood
34 1/2 in. H x 22 in. W x 22 in. D