Category: Collectible
the Mark is 5172 then there's a picture of a pitcher then costa then made in Italy then decorato a manor. then a sticker says made in Italy for Williams Sonoma san Francisco 94120.
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AI Estimated Value
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$100–$200
AI estimate as of October 10, 2026 · verify with a professional before acting
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This figural ceramic pitcher is shaped and molded in the form of a seated pig, featuring hand-painted details including a pinkish-beige body, black hooves, painted eyes with long eyelashes, a blue sash or ribbon draped across its chest, and a prominent yellow cross pendant hanging from the sash. The handle and the tuft of hair on the pig's head are sculpted to resemble green leafy vegetation. The piece has a glossy glazed finish overall and sits upright on a flat base. Based on visual characteristics, the item appears to be consistent with mid-to-late 20th-century decorative majolica-style ceramics. The owner's notes mention unverified markings on the base, including the number 5172, a picture of a pitcher, the text 'costa', 'made in Italy', 'decorato a mano', and an additional paper sticker indicating manufacture for Williams Sonoma, San Francisco. These markings and user-supplied claims remain entirely unverified through physical inspection. The condition appears visually good with a bright glaze, though minor surface wear and crazing typical of glazed earthenware cannot be ruled out without a hands-on examination. Craftsmanship details suggest decorative slip-cast production with hand-painted polychrome accents.
AI Appraisal Report
Based on what I can see in the photograph, this figural ceramic pitcher is shaped as a seated pig with hand-painted polychrome details, a green leafy handle, and a glossy glazed finish. Per user submission, the base bears unverified markings including the number 5172, a pitcher graphic, 'costa', 'made in Italy', 'decorato a mano', and a paper sticker indicating manufacture for Williams Sonoma, San Francisco. I can't verify from a photo whether these markings represent a genuine mid-to-late 20th-century production or if they are subject to interpretation, as I would need physical inspection to confirm the materials, age, and exact origin. The basis for the value estimate assumes the user-supplied claims are correct regarding its Italian majolica-style manufacture for retail distribution. In the current secondary market, decorative ceramic figural pitchers from this era typically experience moderate, niche demand among collectors of whimsical tableware. If the attribution is correct and the item is in good condition with only minor typical crazing, it would generally fall within the $100–$200 range. However, if physical inspection reveals the piece to be a modern reproduction, a replica, or a copy 'in the style of' rather than a vintage Italian-made retail piece, the value would likely drop to the $30–$60 range. To fully evaluate and confirm its status, an in-person examination by a qualified ceramics expert would be necessary to inspect the glaze chemistry, wear patterns, and base markings.
