French Faience Rhinoceros, circa 1910
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white rhinoceros attributed to Desvres, circa 1910. Minor hairlines on the glaze.
Vintage 1910s French French Provincial Animal Sculptures
Faience
French Faience Rhinoceros, circa 1910
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white rhinoceros attributed to Desvres, circa 1910. Minor hairlines on the glaze.
Faience
French Painted Ceramic Faience Rooster
Located in Antwerp, BE
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1960 in the style of Paul Comolera or Louis...
Ceramic, Faience
19th Century French Blois Faience Porcupine Figurine
By Gabriel Emile Fourmaintraux
Located in Winter Park, FL
A late 19th century French Blois faience whimsical porcupine figurine. Hand-painted with greenish yellow body and brown needles, and decorated with a blue and red collar. The Porcupi...
Faience
Antique French Quimper Faience Swan Jardiniere Cachepot
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Pearland, TX
A lovely antique early 20th-Century French Quimper faience swan jardiniere or cachepot. Marked "Henriot Quimper France" on reverse. This charming swan planter is hand painted with vi...
Faience
19th Century French Desvres Fourmaintraux Freres Faience Salamander
By Fourmaintraux-Frères 1
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th Century French Desvres faience whimsical salamander figurine by Fourmaintraux Freres. Hand-painted in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, yellow, and red on w...
Faience
Desvres Fourmaintraux French Faience Pique Fleurs Bud Vase
By Gabriel Emile Fourmaintraux
Located in Winter Park, FL
A French faience whimsical pique-fleur bud vase in the form of a seated pig. Hand-painted with floral motif in typical colors of Desvres pottery in shades of blue, green, yellow, and...
Faience
Pair of 19th Century French Faience Glazed Ceramic Recumbent Lions
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A fine pair of large faience lions, each modeled recumbent on a rectangular base glazed in mottled green. The lions are glazed in warm ochre and amber with darkened mane detail, the ...
Faience
Pair of 19th Century French Faience Bulldog Sculptures on Terracotta Bases
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French faience bulldogs from the 19th century, on rectangular terracotta bases.
Faience, Terracotta
Antique Saint-Clément French Faience Rooster Sculpture, 1900
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A wonderful antique French faience rooster figure attributed to Saint-Clément, one of the historic ceramic manufactories of eastern France known for expressive majolica, animal figur...
Ceramic
Antique Saint-Clément French Faience Rooster Sculpture, 1900-1930
Located in Coral Gables, FL
A wonderful antique French faience rooster figure attributed to Saint-Clément, one of the historic ceramic manufactories of eastern France known for expressive majolica, animal figur...
Ceramic
Early 20th C. French Barbotine Faience Duck Wall Sculpture by Edmond Lachenal
By Edmond Lachenal
Located in Dallas, TX
A former collaborator of Théodore Deck, he established his own Paris workshop where he became known for innovative art pottery, faience, barbotine ceramics, and naturalistic animal s...
Ceramic, Terracotta
Large Rare White Faience Cat Art Deco Jacques Adnet
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Austin, TX
Large Rare White Faience Cat Art Deco Jacques Adnet. Made by Henri Delcourt a Boulogne (1917-1935) for the Maitrise. Signed Adnet and Henri Delcourt.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$284Sale Price|31% Off
Chick Statuette Terracotta & Faience Signed J. Filmont, circa 1900 C
By J. Filmont Caen
Located in Labrit, Landes
French Terracotta recovered of faience representing a chick Signed by Joseph Filmont ceramicist in Caen, Normandy. He created at the end of the 19th century a pottery and architectu...
Terracotta, Faience
$3,573Sale Price / set|20% Off
3 x Charles Lemenceau (1905-1980) for St. Clément. Faïence Art Deco 'Elephants'.
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
Charles Lemanceau was born in 1905 in Paris. In 1923, he worked for Primavera. In 1925, he exhibited in the Salon d'Automne with his fellows Eugene Printz, Louis Sognot, Van Dongen,...
Ceramic, Faience
Parakeet Faience by Marjolaine and Luc Lanel
By Luc Lanel
Located in BAUD, FR
Polychrome glazed earthenware parakeet by Luc Lanel and Marjolaine Lanel Height: 24 cm Width: 12 cm Thickness: 8 cm
Ceramic
Two Yellow Faience Ceramic Cats, Emile Gallé for Gallé Reinemer
By Émile Gallé
Located in Paris, FR
Emile Gallé (1846-1904) was one of the greatest French glassmakers and ceramists of the 20th century. The son of a master glassmaker, he came into contact with the art world at an ea...
Ceramic, Glass
19th Century French Majolica Hen Dreyfus
By George Dreyfus
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century French Majolica Hen attributed to George Dreyfus Height / 10 inches, length / 6 by 3.8 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
19th Century Rare Large French Majolica Cow
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Rare Large French Majolica Cow. signed Ed. Posteaux. Height / 8.5 inches. W / 12 inches.
Ceramic, Faience
French Majolica Porcelain Hen Circa 1930
Located in Austin, TX
French rustic Majolica Porcelain Hen Circa 1930. H / 11.5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Porcelain
Large French Majolica Lizard Vallauris Circa 1950
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica Lizard Vallauris Circa 1950. Wall applique. 19 inches H by 6 inches W , D / 5 inches.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
19th Century French Barbotine Rooster Vase by Louis Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Dallas, TX
Established near Paris in the early 19th century and later operated by the Boulenger family, Choisy-le-Roi became one of France’s most important ceramic manufactories. Alongside its ...
Faience, Majolica
Saint Clement France Art Deco Cubist Blue Crackle Ceramic Seal Sculpture
By Saint-Clément, Charles Lemanceau
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning French Art Deco crackle-glazed Cubist ceramic sculpture is extremely rare, both for its color and model. The sculpture was designed and manufactured in Saint-Clement, F...
Ceramic, Faience
$2,500 / set
Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen Circa 1890
By George Dreyfus
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of French Majolica Rooster & Hen attributed to George Dreyfus Circa 1890. Hen : H / 8" ,5.5" by 3" Rooster : H / 10" , 5.5" by 3"
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica, Pottery
French Aqua Majolica Donkey Vallauris with Basket Clement Massier , circa 1900
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French Aqua Majolica Donkey Vallauris with Basket Clement Massier , circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
$508Sale Price / set|20% Off
French Ceramic Red Statue English Setter on the Prowl Saint Clément Style c 1960
By Saint-Clément
Located in Labrit, Landes
Red ceramic of an English setter on the prowl in the style of Saint-Clement. Good condition Shipping: 45 /9 H18 1.2 Kg
Faience
Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Vase Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle vase Pique Fleur Clement Massier, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Large Majolica Duck Jardiniere Delphin Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large French Majolica jardiniere signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. 13.5 inches W.
Ceramic, Faience
Large Majolica Mountain Lion Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Large Majolica mountain Lion or cougar signed Clement Massier, circa 1890. Provenance / Family of Clement Massier.
Ceramic, Faience
Rare Majolica Frog Sitting on a Chair Jerome Massier, circa 1910
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.
Ceramic, Faience
Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
Austrian Majolica Dog Tobacco Jar, Circa 1900.
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Pug Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Majolica Pug Clement Massier, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Clement Massier, circa 1890
By Clement Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Aqua Turquoise Majolica Turtle Clement Massier, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Majolica Birds on Shell Jardiniere Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Small Majolica birds on shell jardinière Massier, circa 1890.
Ceramic, Faience
Small Majolica Frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900
By Jerome Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Small Rare Majolica frog Jerome Massier, circa 1900. Reference / Page 118,119 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur" of M.Bottero.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Majolica Frog with Mandolin Delphin Massier, circa 1900
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
Art Nouveau Majolica frog who playing mandolin signed Delphin Massier circa 1900. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Pair of Lions in Faience of Rouen 'France', circa 1760
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of lions in faience of Rouen (France), seated on rectangular base decorated with naturalistically colors, circa 1760, 18th century. Measures: H. 22 cm; W. 20 cm; D. A littl...
Faience
Exceptional Pair of 18th Century Faience Ceramic Lions
Located in San Francisco, CA
An exceptional pair of 18th century Faience Ceramic Lions, each with a fleur-de-lys pattern that suggests they were commissioned for the Royal hunting lodge in Rouen, and perched wit...
Faience
Pair of Faience Leopard Figures of Large Size, Probably Luneville
By Luneville
Located in Fresno, CA
A pair of painted and glazed leopards, modeled in faience. Both recumbent, one with raised paw, the other with crossed paws. Probably Luneville, France, 19th century.
Faience
Unavailable
H 7.09 in W 14.18 in D 2.76 in
Jean de la Fontinelle Ceramic / Fish Faience Cracked Art Deco Style, 1930
By Jean de la Fontinelle
Located in Avignon, Vaucluse
Fontinelle ceramic / fish faience cracked Art Deco style, 1930.
Ceramic
20th Century French Twelve Faience Animals Knives Holder, 1950s
By Saint-Clément
Located in LEGNY, FR
Very nice and original 20th century twelve French faience animals knives holder from the 1950s.
Faience
French Faience Cow Desvres, circa 1910
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white cow attributed to Desvres, circa 1910.
Faience
Midcentury French Faience Piggy Bank Sculpture from Normandy
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen island with this large ceramic pig sculpture. Crafted in northern France, circa 1970, the vintage faience farm animal figure in a standing position has a charming ...
Faience, Ceramic
Faience Cat from Normandy, France
Located in Highwood, IL
This faience cat is from the Calvados region of Normandy, France. The Calvados area was loaded with rich clay perfect of potters and was handmade by the firm; La Poterie du Mesnil wh...
Pekingese Puppy 18th Century French Faience Made in Rouen Circa 1760
Located in Katonah, NY
WHY WE LOVE IT: His Pekingese imperial attitude! In their native China, Pekingese could ...
Faience
Sold
H 26.75 in W 19 in D 13.5 in
19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Signed Paul Comolera
By Paul Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
Paul Comolera (1818-1897) was born in Paris, France. A very fine sculptor known mainly for his modelling of birds but he also produced some other animal figures as well as portrait b...
Faience, Majolica
19th Century French Hand Painted Faience Piggy Bank Signed HB Quimper
By Henriot Quimper
Located in Dallas, TX
Complete your faience collection with this colorful antique piggy bank from Brittany. Crafted in Quimper, France, circa 1890, the ceramic piece depicts a standing and sniffing pig sc...
Ceramic, Faience
Sold
H 24 in W 15 in D 9.5 in
19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Attributed to Comolera
By Paul Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1880 in the style of Paul Comolera or Louis...
Faience, Majolica
Sold
H 21 in W 17.5 in D 8.25 in
19th Century French Barbotine Faience Rooster with Vase Signed Carrier-Belleuse
By Albert-Ernest Carrier-Belleuse
Located in Dallas, TX
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful barbotine rooster sculpture. Crafted in Choisy, France, circa 1890, the Majolica composition is at once...
Faience, Majolica
Sold
H 12.5 in W 18.5 in D 7 in
19th Century French Painted Barbotine Faience Wall Duck Sculpture Jardinière
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a kitchen, a game room with this elegant antique Majolica sculpture; crafted in France circa 1890, the ceramic piece features a flying duck with hole between the wings for d...
Ceramic, Majolica
Sold
H 13 in W 21 in D 5 in
Early 20th Century French Painted Faience Pheasant Sculpture Signed Louis Dage
By Louis Dage
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a ranch house, a hunting lodge or a man's office with this elegant and colorful antique bird sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1930 and built of ceramic, the sculpture depi...
Ceramic
A Pair of Large 18th Century Luneville Faience Lions
By Muller Frères
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of late 18th century Luneville lions couchant modeled resting on plinths their faces looking out to the right and left, each with its tail curled over its back. They are paint...
Faience
Pair of Lunéville Faience Lions
By Luneville
Located in Dallas, TX
a large handsome pair of Lunéville faience lions, each shown resting on a green sponged plinth base with his tail curled over his back, their legs, paws, tails, and faces are painted...
Porcelain
A Pair of Antique Faience Lions Painted in Polychrome Blue and Yellow
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of 19th Century French faience lions sejant painted in polychrome colors and seated on oval plinths. Lions traditionally symbolize bravery, valour, strength, and royalty.
Faience
A Pair of Polychrome Faience LIons
Located in Katonah, NY
A pair of French faience lions sejant made in the 18th century style are seated on cobalt blue plinths. The lion is the king of the jungle. It traditionally symbolises bravery, valou...
Pair of Large 19th Century Faience Lions
Located in London, GB
Large pair of French 19th Century polychrome Rouen Faience lions with wonderfully expressive faces and flowing manes. Their glazed bodies sitting on a vibrant turquoise base. Vario...
Terracotta
French Blue and White Hippopotamus Desvres
By Desvres
Located in Austin, TX
French faience blue and white hippopotamus attributed to Desvres, circa 1910.
Faience
19th Century Rare French Majolica Pigs Gentlemen Delphin Massier
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
19th Century Rare French Majolica Pigs Gentlemen Delphin Massier.
Ceramic, Faience
Charles Lemanceau French Art Deco White Ceramic Rabbit
By Charles Lemanceau
Located in CA, CA
Charles Lemanceau for saint-clement white crackle glaze faience rabbit, circa 1929. Lapin Couche. A charming sculpture from this style-defining French artist and master craftsman ...
Faience
French Majolica Elephant Delphin Massier, circa 1890
By Delphin Massier
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica Elephant Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Measures: Height / 5.4 inches. Length / 6.7 inches.
Ceramic, Faience
Sold
H 6.3 in W 16.93 in D 1.97 in
Charles Lemanceau, French Sculptor, Art Deco Sculpture of Greyhounds
Located in København, Copenhagen
Charles Lemanceau (1905-1980), French sculptor. Art deco sculpture of greyhounds in glazed faience. 1930s / 40s. Measures: 43 x 16.5 x 5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed.
Faience
French Majolica Donkey Vallauris with Basket, circa 1930
By Vallauris
Located in Austin, TX
French Majolica donkey with basket, circa 1930. Signed Beretta Barnoin Vallauris.
Ceramic, Faience, Majolica
Sold
H 6.7 in W 4.73 in D 4.34 in
Art Deco Crackle Ceramic Elephant Sculpture Bookends by Le Moine, France 1930s
By Le Moine
Located in Atlanta, GA
This superb Art Deco pair of crackled ceramic bookends were designed and crafted by Le Moine, France, in the 1930s. The off-white colored crackle glaze ceramic or faience sculpture f...
Ceramic, Faience
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H 20 in W 34 in D 15 in
French Tin-Glazed Earthenware Large Figure of a Recumbent Lion, 18th Century
Located in Downingtown, PA
French tin-glazed earthenware large figure of a recumbent lion, 18th century. Remarkable large tin-glazed earthenware lion in white on a manganese rectangular base. Dimension...
Faience
Invite the untamed wonders of the animal kingdom into your home — and do so safely — with the antique, new and vintage animal sculptures available on 1stDibs.
Artists working in every medium from furniture design to jewelry to painting have found inspiration in wild animals over the years. For sculptors, three-dimensional animal renderings — both realistic and symbolic — crisscross history and continents. In as early as 210 B.C., intricately detailed terracotta horses guarded early Chinese tombs, while North America’s native Inuit tribes living in the ice-covered Arctic during the 1800’s wore small animal figurines carved from walrus ivory. Indeed, animal sculpture has a long history, and beginning in the 19th century, the art form started becoming not only fashionable but artistically validated — a trend that continues today. At home, animal sculptures — polished bronze rhinos crafted in the Art Deco style or ceramic dogs of the mid-century modern era — can introduce both playfulness and drama to your decor.
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After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
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