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Category: Paoli

Black chalkware wall plaque

Lady wall plaque by Paoli – BL9

I do not have the registration certificate for this piece (yet), but it is very much the style of Paoli … More

Lady lamp statue

Lady by Paoli – Reg 891801

This is another great example of work by Paoli and has been seen a couple of times for sale on … More

Raw chalkware statue

Lady bust – Reg 900216 / 106

July 2017 – I don’t have an image for this piece, but one was auctioned, according to the Worthpoint site. Given the … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady by Paoli – Reg 900004 / 78

Update Aug 2017 – I have been able to confirm that this piece is by Paoli. This is a new … More

Black chalkware figurine

Boy by Paoli – Reg 887094 / B.L. 13

This piece is of a boy with black cloth covering groin, gold necklace (in relief), red maraca in left hand … More

Musicians by Paoli – Reg 887094 / B.L.3

A small amount of ‘joining up’ with these two pieces. The black and white registration design was submitted by Paoli … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Paoli – Reg 900217 / 107

This is a piece by Paoli Bros, but also with two other Paoli members, Giancarlo and Giampaolo. For more information … More

Kneeling lady with bowl figurine made of chalkware with flowers in her hair and gold embossed necklace

Lady by Paoli – Reg 896063 / 59

[Update Jan 2021] – Many thanks to Pam McGowan for providing a new image of this piece. She goes on … More

Black chalkware figurine

Female by Paoli – Reg 892089 / 28

Another great example from Paoli of a lady bust. This one does not have a white base, but just stands … More

Black chalkware bust

Ornament by Paoli – Reg 892088

This is in a series of 3 designs registered at the same time. 892087 was never completed, but 892089 is … More

Black chalkware figurine

Pan pipes by Paoli – Reg 891974 / 33.

This was a very recent find, with thanks to Worthpoint, which has excellent search facilities. I was able to confirm that … More

Black chalkware figurine

Lady bust by Paoli – Reg 891906 / Nos 29

This is a very well finished lady bust by Paoli with great additional detailing on the headband, bracelet and earrings. … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Lady figurine by Paoli – Reg 891802

This figurine was certified on 9th April 1959 by Alfredo and Giovanni Paoli. Although the original design image was of … More

Panther table lamp by Paoli – Reg 891564

An example of an electric table lamp designed and registered by the Paoli Bros. The finished article has a very … More

Raw chalkware figurine lamp

Poodle lamp by Paoli – Reg 891563

This is another example by Paoli of a table lamp that was registered on 10th April 1959. For more information … More

Raw chalkware figurine lamp

Baby table lamp by Paoli – Reg 887415

Personally I don’t think this is one of Paoli’s best designs. It was registered on 1st May 1958 as ‘a … More

Raw chalkware figurines

Busts by Paoli – Reg 887414 / B.L. 16

Another good example from Alfredo and Giovanni Paoli which was registered on 17th April 1958 as ‘a pair of mantel … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Sitting down statue by Paoli – Reg 887286

I can’t decide if this is a male or female figurine, but I am going to opt for the former … More

Raw chalkware figurine

Sitting lady bust by Paoli – Reg 887285

This design by Paoli Bros. was registered on 17th March 1958 as ‘a mantel ornament’ and although not from the … More

Raw chalkware figurines

Donkeys by Paoli – Reg 883533 / 416 B

I can only find two examples from Paoli that are in this style, the other being the Elephant. The piece was … More

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