Bassano Capodimonte Style Urn

[vintage lady]

Hello,
Here is my Capodimonte style Urn. On Bottom is marked "BASSANO Made In Italy" The urn is 17" high and 13" wide. I paid $100.00 for it at a thrift sale. The asking price was $300.00 but they took $100.00. At first I thought it was an original Capodimonte, silly me. Then I read about the history and come to find that the name Capodimonte refers to a certain style. Also, I saw original Capodimontes at a museam in St. Augustine, Florida and they were quite extravagant. Can anyone comment on a value? I would like to think it is worth a few hundred dollars.
Thank you,
Vintage Lady

 

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[surf]

Hello Vintage Lady,

I can't tell a thing about it due to the small photos, except that it appears to be an ewer, rather than an urn.

Antique Footed Bassano Capodimonte Porcelain Ewer Pitcher Italy Scallop Embossed | eBay​

 

[surf]

Hello Vintage Lady,

Sorry, I see that I double posted, so here's some marks to look for:

Capodimonte History, Logo and Factory Marks

 

[ABruce]

Capodimonte pottery, either you love it or hate it. I happen to hate it, but have seen a lot of it over the years. In this soft market, I wouldn't be surprised if $100. to $150. was the going rate for such a piece. Pottery is not selling for what it was 10 years ago.

 

[vintage lady]

Hello Surf,
Thank you for taking the time to reply. I've had this ewer for about 2 years and have been searching the internet (and Ebay) for one similar without success. Much appreciated.

 

[vintage lady]

Hello ABruce,
Thank you for your reply. I am interested in the term "soft market" which you referred to.

 

[ABruce]

"Soft Market" means, not hot or not selling well at the moment. Since 2008, many different collectible categories have experienced a "Soft Market". It generally means, they're tough to sell. Example: 20 years ago Hummel figurines were being fought over at every antique show, estate sale or flea market, now, just try to sell one for what they brought then. Think of it like Beanie Babies, at one time, people were practically selling their children to obtain them, now the only thing they're good for is stuffing into holes in your wall to keep out drafts. All antiques and collectibles are subject to the whims of collectors. Like stocks, bonds, gold, silver, petroleum and real estate prices go up and down, markets can be hot or "soft". Mass produced, decorative, Italian pottery seems to be soft at the moment. American art pottery is much hotter.

 

[icedgold10]

BASSANO is a town in Italy where the Ewer was made not a brand I think. Being unbranded it would be worth a little less sometimes but being an antique would add value. From what I saw on Ebay right now it could be valued any where from $25-$99 depending on size and condition.

 

[vintage lady]

Thank you ABruce for taking the time to inform me on "soft Market"

 

[vintage lady]

Hello icedgold10,
I appreciate your added information. Thank you.