French Barbotine

A French Majolica oyster plate in gorgeous deep coloring, Sarreguemines, circa 1890. Six scallop shell shaped wells are edged in a sienna glaze, fading to a salmon color towards ...

Add color to a tabletop, mantel or shelf with this colorful, antique Majolica well sculpture. The intricate barbotine piece was sculpted in France, circa 1930, and features a well wi...

This beautiful three-piece set was crafted in France, circa 1880. Made of two Majolica vases and a matching planter, this ceramic set is a Classic example of barbotine artistry.

Colorful antique Majolica Jardinière from France, circa 1870. Beautiful colors with inside blue and great condition.

Seven Oyster Plates and one Oyster Dish in Saint Clément Barbotine midcentury A very fine piece from the Manufacture Saint Clément for presenting oysters, shellfish or other seafood...

Add color to a tabletop, mantel or shelf with this colorful, antique Majolica well sculpture. The intricate porcelain piece was sculpted in France, circa 1880 and depicts a well with...

This beautiful, colorful set of three hand-painted Majolica vases were sculpted in Montigny sur Loing, France, circa 1860. Each ceramic vase features soft pink and beige roses with p...

Longchamp's Wild Majolica Menagerie: French Majolica Palissy Dish Maker: Longchamp Pottery, France Date: Circa 1880 Medium: Earthenware, multi-colored lead glazes (Majolica/Barboti...

Decorate a wall with this interesting and colorful antique ceramic violin shape letter holder; crafted in the Normand city of Rouen, France, circa 1880, the colorful barbotine music ...

Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (French Majolica) were commemorative souvenirs for wealthy Victorians visiting the French Rivera.

A Majolica glazed French faïence barbotine artichoke and asparagus plate, Orchies, circa 1880.

A French majolica barbotine asparagus plate from the Salins-les-Bains region of eastern France, circa 1880.

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Wall Plaque with oranges molded in high relief, circa 1880.

Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil wall plaque, with lemons molded in high relief, circa 1880.

Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (French Majolica) were commemorative souvenirs for wealthy Victorians visiting the French Rivera.

A mid to late 19th century French majolica barbotine asparagus and artichoke plate from the Salins-les-Bains region of Eastern France.

A mid to late 19th century French majolica barbotine asparagus and artichoke plate from the Salins-les-Bains region of Eastern France.

Menton French Majolica Barbotine wall plaque on a turquoise ground with oranges molded in high relief, circa 1880, diameter 8 inches.

Very Large French Majolica (Barbotine) Rooster Vase by Delphin Massier, circa 1880, 24ins-High, modeled as a life-size crowing rooster (tongue intact--often missing or restored), nat...

Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (French majolica) were commemorative souvenirs for wealthy Victorians who were visiting the French Rivera.

Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (French Majolica) were commemorative souvenirs for wealthy Victorians visiting the French Rivera.

Monumental antique intricate French faience Barbotine style porcelain vase features hand-painted applied floral, aviary and foliate motif, 19th century.

A Majolica glazed French faïence barbotine asparagus plate, Orchies, circa 1880.

A Majolica glazed French faïence barbotine asparagus plate, Orchies, circa 1880.

Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (French Majolica) were commemorative souvenirs for wealthy Victorians visiting the French Rivera.

This kind of "barbotine" usual French word or Majolica was very up to fashion in France end of the 19th century.

A French Majolica barbotine Oyster plate from the Salins-les-Bains region of eastern France, circa 1870- 1890.

From Luneville Keller and Guerin in France, a barbotine majolica glazed asparagus and artichoke plate, circa 1890.

French Majolica (Barbotine) plate, leaf and fern, with blue ribbon and Greek key border on a yellow ground by Choisy-le-Roi, ca. 1880.

French Majolica (Barbotine) Iris-form vase by Delphin Massier, circa 1870, naturalistically modeled as an oversized blooming iris, the lavender petals forming the body, with an open-...

French Majolica (Barbotine) Iris-Form Vase by Delphin Massier, circa 1870, naturalistically modeled as an oversized blooming iris, the lavender petals forming the body, with an open-...

Very Large French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Charger or plaque, with two naturalistically glazed cockatoos, molded in high relief among bamboo branches and flowers glazed in ...

Very large French Majolica or barbotine violet pansy vase Unsigned but attributed to Delphin Massier.

French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil Plate, with two relief molded pink sparrows among purple grapes and green glazed leafy vines, on a yellow glazed ground, with a stylized rol...

French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil plate, with two relief molded pink sparrows among purple grapes and green glazed leafy vines, on a yellow glazed ground, with a stylized rol...

French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil plate, with two relief molded pink sparrows among purple grapes and green glazed leafy vines, on a yellow glazed ground, with a stylized rol...

French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil plate, with two relief molded pink sparrows among purple grapes and green glazed leafy vines, on a yellow glazed ground, with a stylized rol...

Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine (French Majolica) were commemorative souvenirs for wealthy Victorians visiting the French Rivera.

Pair French majolica (barbotine) jardinieres with beautifully sculpted calla lilies, leaves and other details.

Large Menton French Majolica (Barbotine) Trompe L'oeil wall plaque with oranges molded in high relief, circa 1880.

A French Barbotine ceramic asparagus platter with bold relief of purple tipped white asparagus and large green leaves.

A French Barbotine decorative basket adorned with grape clusters and strawberries.

A French Barbotine majolica pitcher or large jug, in the form of a crowing rooster, Orchies, circa late 1880s.

A French barbotine Majolica asparagus plate by Creil et Montereau, circa 1890.

This fabulous lamp is a beautiful example of the 19th c. French Barbotine porcelain decoration, completely hand painted with thick impasto enamels in soft naturalistic colors with a ...

A set of six, French Barbotine majolica asparagus and artichoke plates, by Luneville St Clement.

This refined set of vintage French barbotine (majolica) dessert plates showcases the exuberant ceramic tradition of the late 19th century.

Bartotine is the French term for Majolica or more precisely, a paste made from Kaolin clay that is formed into pottery. One of the decorative motifs which was so sought after was th...

A set of four French barbotine majolica asparagus plates by Creil et Montereau, circa 1890.

An Antique Majolica Barbotine Fish Jug in a rare abstracted form, France, circa late 19th century.

Extremely rare Trompe L'oeil wall plaque, Eugene Perret-Gentil Menton (Côte d'Azur), French, circa 1885. Generally referred to as "Menton," these rare pieces of Barbotine were commem...

Colorful Majolica fruit basket from France, circa 1920, featuring pears, apples, cherries, lemons and much more. Good condition. Very colorful.

Nice pair of antique French majolica vases (circa: 1870). Both pieces have original zinc water holder. Great condition with beautiful colorful flowers.

By Theodore LeFront (1835-1893)- Theodore LeFront began working with faience and porcelain in an atelier in Fontainebleau in 1860. He had several apprenticeships with various other p...

Rare 20th century French Barbotine set of 12 desert plates. Nice Blue color with a couple of green parakeet on a lemon tree branch.

About Barbotine: Barbotine is the French for ceramic slip, or a mixture of clay and water used for moulding or decorating pottery.

Wonderful antique Majolica two-piece umbrella stand with birds and reeds from France, circa 1870. Rich colors with different birds on both sides. Beautiful condition.