What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

19th Century French Pottery

Confit Pottery

Unglazed Terracotta

Green Glazed French Pottery

Mid Century Pottery Pottery Glaze

Terracotta Water Jug

Unglazed Ceramics

Antique French Confit Pot

Brown Pottery Jug

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Vase with Grapes

$950

Late 19th Century French Pottery Conscience Vallauris 11.75"high

By Vallauris

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th Century French Pottery, called a Conscience, was used to store olive oil. Green glazed

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Pottery Conscience Vallauris 11.75"high

$650

19th Century French Pottery Pot Hunting Scene Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French Pottery Pot Hunting Scene Normandy. Hunters and dog scene with trees.

Category

Antique 1890s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Pot Hunting Scene Normandy

$550

Large 19th Century French Pottery Vine Pitcher with Grapes

Located in Austin, TX

Large 19th century French pottery vine pitcher with grapes. Pottery from Normandy.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

Large 19th Century French Pottery Vine Pitcher with Grapes

$1,200

19th Century French Pottery 13.75" High

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French earthenware pottery yellow glazed on the inside. Some chips and losses to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Pottery 13.75" High

$400

Late 19th Century French Pottery Green Glazed 10"high

Located in Winter Park, FL

A late 19th terracotta vinaigrier, or vinegar pot, from the Southwest of France. Traditional form

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Late 19th Century French Pottery Green Glazed 10"high

$360

19th Century French Pottery Group With Napoleon On Violin And A Black Musician

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century French pottery with three musicians and two dancers. This very unusual group has a

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Group With Napoleon On Violin And A Black Musician

$3,800

19th Century French Pottery Handmade Antique Jug Vessel

Located in Chula Vista, CA

w x 9.25 d Glazed Ceramic French Provincial Pottery Jug Fair Condition. Wear consistent with age and

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Handmade Antique Jug Vessel

$1,184

19th Century French Pottery Serving Pieces with Blue Glaze and White Daisies

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two French pottery serving pieces from the 19th century, with blue glaze and white flowers. They

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Serving Pieces with Blue Glaze and White Daisies

$525 / item

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

$170

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 Bottles available, sold

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Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

$170

19th Century, French, Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 bottles available, sold

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century, French, Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

$200

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 bottles available, sold

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

$170

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

Located in Austin, TX

French pottery cider bottle from Normandy, end of 19th century. 13 bottles available, sold

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Pottery Cider Bottle from Normandy

$200 / item

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Planter

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 19th century green glazed terracotta pottery olive oil jar from the Southwest of France

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Planter

$2,250

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Vase

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 19th century green glazed terracotta pottery olive jar from the Southwest of France. Minor

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Vase

$2,000

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Vase

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 19th century green glazed terracotta pottery olive jar from the Southwest of France. Minor

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Vase

$2,000

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Planter

Located in Winter Park, FL

A large 19th century green glazed terracotta pottery olive oil jar from the Southwest of France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Planter

$2,250

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Planter

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century green glazed terracotta pottery jar or planter from the Southwest of France. Hole in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Terracotta

Large 19th Century French Pottery Jar or Planter

$1,800

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

Located in Austin, TX

Rare complete 19th French pottery tobacco jar inspired by the Renaissance with medallions with his

Category

Antique 1880s French Renaissance Revival Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Pewter

19th Century French Pottery Tobacco Jar Humidor Renaissance Style

$620

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Vegetable Steamer with Yellow Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French rustic pottery vegetable steamer from the 19th century, with yellow glaze. Created in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Vegetable Steamer with Yellow Glaze

$525

French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Pottery Steamer with Lid and Rust Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pottery steamer from the 19th century, with lid and rust accents. Created in France during

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French 19th Century Yellow Glazed Pottery Steamer with Lid and Rust Accents

$145

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Mug with Yellow, Green and Rust Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pottery mug from the 19th century, with yellow, green and rust glaze. Created in France

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Mug with Yellow, Green and Rust Glaze

$350

French 19th Century Glazed Pottery Serving Dish with Terracotta and Gold Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French glazed pottery serving dish from the 19th century, with terracotta and gold glaze. Created

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French 19th Century Glazed Pottery Serving Dish with Terracotta and Gold Glaze

$375

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French pottery pitcher. Pottery from Normandy.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher

$400

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher

Located in Austin, TX

19th Century French pottery pitcher. Pottery from Normandy.

Category

Antique 1880s French Country Pitchers

Materials

Pottery

19th Century French Rustic Pottery Pitcher

$400

French 19th Century Green and Brown Glazed Pottery Cake Mold with Grooves

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic French pottery cake mold from the 19th century with green glaze. Delight in the antique

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French 19th Century Green and Brown Glazed Pottery Cake Mold with Grooves

$395

Rustic French 19th Century Olive Oil Pottery Jug with Brown and Mustard Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

Rustic French 19th century pottery olive oil jug with front spout, large upper handle and back one

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Rustic French 19th Century Olive Oil Pottery Jug with Brown and Mustard Glaze

$395

Pair of French 19th Century Green and Yellow Glazed Pottery Hanging Planters

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of rustic French pottery hanging planters from the 19th century, with green and yellow glaze

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Pottery

Pair of French 19th Century Green and Yellow Glazed Pottery Hanging Planters

$495 / set

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Jug with Russet Ground and Yellow Stripes

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic French pottery jug from the 19th century, with russet ground and yellow glazed stripes

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Jars

Materials

Pottery

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Jug with Russet Ground and Yellow Stripes

$525

Green Glazed 19th Century Pottery Shepherd's Lunch Holder with Bowls and Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pottery shepherd's lunch holder from the 19th century with green glaze, two bowls and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Green Glazed 19th Century Pottery Shepherd's Lunch Holder with Bowls and Handle

$595

Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

: antique faience plates, French ceramic plates, Rouen faience, 19th century French pottery, hand-painted

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Delft and Faience

Materials

Faience

Pair of 19th-Century French Faience Plates – Hand-Painted Rouen Style

$538 / set

Late 19th Century French Spongeware Pottery Bowl

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France, this Late 19th Century Pottery Bowl was crafted by French artisans in

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Late 19th Century French Spongeware Pottery Bowl

$425

Quimper French Hand Painted Faience Pottery Flask

By Quimper Faience Pottery

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A stylish French faience pottery hand painted flask with a Breton figure by Quimper and dating from

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Quimper French Hand Painted Faience Pottery Flask

$233

Petite 19th Century Eastern French Yellow Glazed Pottery Bowls from Innimont

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two small 19th century French yellow glazed pottery drinking bowls from the town of Innimont, with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Petite 19th Century Eastern French Yellow Glazed Pottery Bowls from Innimont

$295 / item

French Provincial 19th Century Pottery Cooking Pot with Partial Green Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Provincial spheroidal pottery cooking pot from the 19th century with green glazed accents

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French Provincial 19th Century Pottery Cooking Pot with Partial Green Glaze

$275

French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Dual Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Provincial pottery jug from the 19th century with green glaze, dripping and lateral

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Pottery Jug with Dual Handles

$650

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Pot with Brown Glaze and Straight Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A rustic French pottery pot from the 19th century, with brown glaze and straight handle. Created in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Pot with Brown Glaze and Straight Handle

$295

French 19th Century Fired Clay and Green Glaze Lidded Pottery Heater

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French fired clay and green glazed pottery heater from the 19th century with lid, large handle

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Clay, Pottery

French 19th Century Fired Clay and Green Glaze Lidded Pottery Heater

$795

French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Pottery with Tripod Base and Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Provincial pottery from the 19th century with green glaze, molded handle, tripod base and

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French Provincial 19th Century Green Glazed Pottery with Tripod Base and Handle

$275

French 19th Century Jaspe Pottery Wine Serving Jug with Rust Glaze, Wavy Décor

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French jaspe pottery wine serving jug from the 19th century, with rust glaze and black, cream and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French 19th Century Jaspe Pottery Wine Serving Jug with Rust Glaze, Wavy Décor

$650

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Jug with Yellow Glaze and Three Handles

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pottery water jug from the 19th century with yellow glaze and three handles. Enhance your

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Pottery

Rustic French 19th Century Pottery Jug with Yellow Glaze and Three Handles

$425

19th Century Green Glazed Shepherd's Lunch Holder Pottery with Bowls and Handle

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pottery shepherd's lunch holder from the 19th century with green glaze, two bowls and

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Pottery

19th Century Green Glazed Shepherd's Lunch Holder Pottery with Bowls and Handle

$695

French Glazed Pottery Bouillotte Hot Water Bottle with Two Handles from Normandy

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French glazed pottery "bouillotte" from Normandy, 19th century, with two loop handles and central

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French Glazed Pottery Bouillotte Hot Water Bottle with Two Handles from Normandy

$495

19th Century French Redware Tian Bowl

Located in Nantucket, MA

19th century French redware tian bowl with inside green glaze, serving spout, and natural finish on

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Redware Tian Bowl

$365

French 19th Century Bowl from the Poterie Hertz of Annecy, with Yellow Glaze

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French 19th century pottery bowl from the Poterie Hertz in Annecy, with yellow glaze. Created in

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French 19th Century Bowl from the Poterie Hertz of Annecy, with Yellow Glaze

$325

19th century Red French earthenware pot

Located in Malton, GB

This is a great decorative French country pot. The deep red colour is stunning and will sit well in

Category

Antique 19th Century Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

19th century Red French earthenware pot

$954

19th Century French Walnut Oil Jar

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Decorative late 19th Century French walnut oil jar. With time worn patina. Of good size and

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Walnut Oil Jar

$824

Petite 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Confit Pot

Located in Pearland, TX

A hand thrown rustic glazed confit pot that has come from a home in France. It dates from the 19th

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

Petite 19th Century French Yellow Glazed Confit Pot

$550

French 19th Century Confit Jar

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

example, made in France in the 19th century, has a mustard-hued glazed interior and undecorated exterior

Category

Antique 19th Century French Other Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

French 19th Century Confit Jar

$565

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Jug

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful weathered glazed earthenware jug from the south of France., France, circa 1850-1900

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Jug

$293 Sale Price

50% Off

19th Century, French Provencal Glazed Earthenware Jug

Located in Buisson, FR

Great authentic and rare piece of pottery from the Provence. Beautiful weathered and an amazing

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century, French Provencal Glazed Earthenware Jug

$544

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Alsace Jug

Located in Buisson, FR

Wonderful piece of Alsace pottery with a very rare green glaze, France, circa 1850-1900. Good but

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Earthenware

19th Century French Glazed Earthenware Alsace Jug

$233 Sale Price

40% Off

19th Century French Savoyard Souvenir Pitcher – Menthon-Saint-Bernard

Located in Atlanta, GA

A small, rustic French souvenir pitcher from the 19th century, originating from Menthon-Saint

Category

Antique 19th Century Pottery

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century French Savoyard Souvenir Pitcher – Menthon-Saint-Bernard

$145

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Traditional French terracotta confit pot with two side handles. Half glazed in brown with a 'flame

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Terracotta, Earthenware

19th Century French Terracotta Confit Pot

$390

French Provincial Napoléon III Era Green Glazed Pottery Jugs, Circa 1850

Located in Atlanta, GA

Two French Provincial Napoléon III period pottery jugs from circa 1850 with green glaze, dripping

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French French Provincial Pottery

Materials

Pottery

French Provincial Napoléon III Era Green Glazed Pottery Jugs, Circa 1850

$650 / item

19th Century French Green Glazed Confit Pot

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A charming 19th century French confit pot from the southwest of France, showcasing a stunning deep

Category

Antique 19th Century French Pottery

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Terracotta

19th Century French Green Glazed Confit Pot

$730

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19th Century French Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of 19th century French pottery available at 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using ceramic, pottery and terracotta. There are many kinds of the item from our selection of 19th century French pottery you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A choice in our collection of 19th century French pottery is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Folk Art and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made object in our assortment of 19th century French pottery over the years, but those crafted by Biot, Sarreguemines and Choisy-le-Roi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 19th Century French Pottery?

Prices for a piece of 19th century French pottery can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $80 and can go as high as $29,800, while the average can fetch as much as $750.

Questions About 19th Century French Pottery

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.
Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

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