Ceramics

A beautiful and unique piece by one of the most talented contemporary ceramic artists in Finland, Heini Riitahuhta, known for her distinctive style and vibrant floral patterns adorni...

1957 / 2024 based on Untitled Blue Plate (IKB 54) from 1957 earthenware plate with acrylic display box plate diameter: 23 cm or approx. 9" display box: 32 x 30 cm or approx. 12 1/2" ...

We have gathered a Groupe of 6 pieces, made at Rörstrand during the midcentury. The pieces are designed by Gunnar Nylund and Carl Harry Stålhane. Their slick minimalistic and elegant...

Clément MASSIER (1844-1917), large circular ceramic dish representing in bas-relief a large draped woman dancing France, circa 1900 Iridescent enamels with metallic Enameled and in...

A lovely bowl of model Argenta 1510 designed by Wilhelm Kåge at Gustavsberg, this bowl is 21.5 cm (8.6") in diameter and about 5 cm (2") high. It has a lovely silver-decor of a drago...

German Cherubs Playing Faience Charger, 19th century, hand-painted cherubs with fish, yellow tulip border, signed "CB" on reverse. 13.5" Diameter.

Majolica plate two parakeets with oranges Salins, circa 1890.  

This Ceramic Bison by Otto Keramik is a striking and unique piece of ceramic art that epitomizes the design aesthetics of the era. Created by the renowned German pottery studio Otto ...

CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...

Georges Jouve was an important ceramist of the 20th century. He was born in 1910 in Fontenay-sous-Bois and his parents were both decorators. At 17 years old, Jouve enrolled at the pr...

Large 19th Century French Blue & White Japon Platter signed Creil Montereau. 13 inches diameter. This service is exposed in Giverny Claude Monet's house.

Majolica strawberries plate signed Sarreguemines Majolica, circa 1870.  

White glazed ceramic vintage plaque in the form of a goose head. Made as a country style item to hold kitchen towels, aprons, etc. Marked on the reverse Domain 1979. Given as a gift...

Kawa Vase 10 Organic white ceramic vase with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Va...

CERAMIC TISSUE BOX, designed in 2023. Artisanal ceramic tissue box created by skilled artisans in Project 213A's own ceramic workshop. Each piece is unique due to its handmade natu...

Acquareccia plate Patanazzi workshop Urbino, last quarter of the 16th century It measures diameter 17.12 in; foot diameter 11.53 in; height 1.88 in (43.5 cm; 29.3 cm; 4.8 cm). Weight State of conservation: wear and a few small minimal detachments of enamel, chipping on the raised areas, peeling of enamel at the brim on the back. This large, shallow basin is equipped with a wide and convex well. It is umbonate with a contoured center. The brim, short and flat, is enclosed in a double rounded and barely raised edge. The basin has a flat base without rims; it has a slightly concave center in correspondence to the well. The shape takes inspiration from the basins associated with the metal forged amphora pourers that traditionally adorned the credenza. These were used from the Middle Ages to wash hands during banquets. Two or three people washed their hands in the same basin and it was considered an honor to wash one’s hands with an illustrious person. The decoration is arranged in concentric bands with, in the center of the umbo, an unidentified shield on a blue background: an oval banded in gold with a blue head, a gold star and a field with a burning pitcher. Rings of faux pods separate the center from a series of grotesque motifs of small birds and masks. These go around the basin and are, in fact, faithfully repeated on the brim. The main decoration develops inside the flounce of the basin, which sees alternating symmetrical figures of winged harpies and chimeras. The ornamentation, outlined in orange, green and blue, stands out against the white enamel background. This decorative style, defined since the Renaissance as “grottesche” or “raffaellesche”, refers to the decorations introduced after the discovery of the paintings of the Domus Aurea towards the end of the fifteenth century. The discovery of Nero's palace, buried inside Colle Oppio by damnatio memoriae, occurred by chance when a young Roman, in 1480, fell into a large crack which had opened in the ground on the hill, thus finding himself in a cave with walls covered with painted figures. The great artists present in the papal city, including Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Raffaello, immediately visited these caves. The decorations found there soon became a decorative subject of immense success: the term grotesque , with the meaning of “unusual,” “caricatured,” or “monstrous,” was later commented by Vasari in 1550 as “una spezie di pittura licenziose e ridicole molto”( “a very licentious and ridiculous kind of painting”). The decorations “a grottesche” also widely circulated in ceramic factories, through the use of engravings, variously interpreted according to the creativity of the artists or the requests of the client. Our basin is reflected in similar artifacts produced at the end of the sixteenth century by the factories of the Urbino district. See the series of basins preserved in the main French museums, among which the closest in morphology is that of the Campana collection of the Louvre (Inv. OA1496); this however has a more complex figure decoration, while the decoration of our specimen is sober and with a watercolor style. The style, sure in its execution, approaches decorative results still close to the works produced around the middle of the sixteenth century by the Fontana workshop. The decoration is closely linked to their taste, which later finds its natural outlet, through the work of Antonio, also in the Patanazzi workshop. Studies show the contiguity between the two workshops due to the kinship and collaboration between the masters Orazio Fontana and Antonio Patanazzi, both trained in the workshop of Guido Fontana il Durantino. It is therefore almost natural that their works, often created according to similar typologies and under the aegis of the same commissions, are not always easily distinguishable, so much so that the presence of historiated or “grottesche” works by Orazio is documented and preserved in Antonio Patanazzi's workshop. Given that the studies have always emphasized the collaboration between several hands in the context of the shops, it is known that the most ancient “grottesche” works thus far known, can be dated from 1560, when the Fontana shop created the so-called Servizio Spagnolo (Spanish Service) and how, from that moment on, this ornamentation became one of the most requested by high-ranking clients. We remember the works created for the Granduchi di Toscana, when Flaminio Fontana along with his uncle Orazio supplied ceramics to Florence, and, later, other commissions of considerable importance: those for the service of the Duchi d’Este or for the Messina Farmacia of Roccavaldina, associated with the Patanazzi workshop when, now after 1580, Antonio Patanazzi began to sign his own work. Thus, in our basin, the presence of masks hanging from garlands, a theme of more ancient memory, is associated in the work with more advanced stylistic motifs, such as the hatching of the chimeras and harpies. These are found here on the front with the wings painted in two ornate ways. In addition, the theme of the birds on the edge completes the decoration along the thin brim and can be seen as representing an early style typical of the Urbino district during a period of activity and collaboration between the two workshops. Later, a more “doll-like” decorative choice, typical of the end of the century and the beginning of the seventeenth century, characterized the period of the Patanazzi workshop under the direction of Francesco. Bibliography: Philippe Morel, Il funzionamento simbolico e la critica delle grottesche nella seconda metà del Cinquecento, in: Marcello Fagiolo, (a cura di), Roma e...

This large unique bowl has a wonderful glaze. It’s made in Sweden at Rörstrand and designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. There is only one of its kind and is therefore a spectacular piece...

White earthenware ceramic pitcher with colored engobe and glaze. Stamped ‘Madoura Plein Feu/EditionPicasso’ (underneath). (A.R. 288)

French Porcelain Flowers Oyster Plate Limoges, circa 1900. 8.5 inches diameter.

Portuguese Ceramic Leopard, Yellow and Orange, Black Spots, Handcrafted This striking ceramic leopard, handcrafted in Portugal, is a stunning representation of mid-century ceramic ...

"Antique Vintage Stone Mortar – Spanish Manufacture, Circa 1930" Discover the rustic beauty and history of this antique stone mortar, made around 1930 in Spain by an unknown manufac...

A beautiful beige ceramic vase with handles in shape of a classical roman urn, the vase is designed by Harald Östergren at Upsala Ekeby between 1937-1938. It is 21 cm (8.4") tall and...

This elegant ceramic vase, created by Sainte-Radegonde in France during the 1920s, embodies the refined aesthetic of the Art Deco period. The vase features stylized platinum and gilt...

This is a superb mid 20th century Georgian Revival Stilton cheese keeper, exquisitely crafted with a marbled ceramic finish in the manner of Copeland's Agateware. This vintage truckl...

These are a very good PAIR of early Mason's Ironstone pottery Desert Plates or Dishes in the very decorative Water Lily pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffo...

Swedish mid-century stoneware ‘ARO’ bowl, designed by Gunnar Nylund. Produced by Rörstrand in Sweden, 1950s. Made from blue-glazed stoneware. Inscribed with producer’s mark to the un...

General characteristics: Type of object: Decorative dish or presentation plate. Artist: Jean Lurçat (1892-1966), French artist known for his tapestries, ceramics and posters. Manufa...

This is a vintage oval blue and white planter. A Chinese, ceramic decorative planter pot, dating to the late 20th century, circa 1970. Of fascinating wavy form with generous proport...

Our stoneware Juliette Lamp is handcrafted using slab-construction techniques. The lamp’s pattern is created by rolling the surface with textured rolling pins and rods. FINISH - Ca...

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

White earthenware ceramic plate, partially engraved, with colored engobe and glaze. Stamped, marked, and numbered 'Edition Picasso / Madoura Plein Feu / I 107/ 20 / 200' (underneath...

Egg designed by the Swedish ceramicist Hans Hedberg, who lived and worked in Biot, France. This egg is 30 cm (12") high including the stand. It´s in excellent condition and it has a lovely . Hedberg worked with several famous artists, among Picasso, Léger and Matisse. It is signed and in very good condition, it has some minor white...

Rare ceramic tile designed in 1968 by Ettore Sottsass for Cedit Ceramiche aluminum frame Size with frame 35x35 cm, tile size 15x15 cm, protrusion from the wall 5 cm Very good cond...

Large French Majolica Bulldog Wall Platter Circa 1890. Diameter / 11.3 inches.

A stunning bust in terracotta designed by Åke Holm at Höganäs in the mid 20th century. The sculpture is 15 cm tall and in excellent condition. It is signed below. Åke Holm (1900–198...

Rare aqua Majolica strawberries on a geometrical background signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

A handsome vintage Winston Churchill collectible character jug or "Toby jug" decorative mug by the English pottery firm, Royal Doulton.

A fine Wedgwood jasperware jewelry tray, beautiful neoclassical style item decorated with white antique-style scenes and an elegant laurels...

This is a good, very early Mason's Ironstone Hydra jug or pitcher in the Basket Japan pattern, made in the English, late Georgian period, circa 1815-1820. This jug is very decorativ...

Set of 5 Kawa Vases 04 & 05 Organic white ceramic vases with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. As a result of the production process each item is on...

Every plate from this exquisite set is entirely crafted and painted exclusively by hand in the tradition and quality that have made Paravicini famous all over the world. Made of fine...

The atmosphere and the world of Lisa Corti interpreted by Laboratorio Paravicini. The new collection of dishes combines the two brands for a table that makes the imagination travel b...

Ceramic bowl by Wilhelm Kåge (1889-1960), Argenta, Gustavsberg Porslinsfabrik in Sweden. Art Deco, 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use

This is a very good Chinese Export, (Canton) large porcelain plate or dish, all hand painted with a light green celadon glaze, which we date to the early 19th century, circa 1820, of the Qing dynasty. A feature of this plate is its size, having a large dinner plate diameter of nearly 10 inches, as the majority of plates of this type have a much smaller diameter . The plate has a light green, Celadon ground glaze with beautifully hand painted decoration, in over-glaze poly-chrome enamels of the Famille-Rose palette, featuring a bird, butterflies, fruits and flowers. The rim is hand painted in a café-au-lait light brown finish. There is an under-glaze, cobalt blue square seal mark, hand painted to the base. Overall a very good large example of a beautiful Chinese hand painted plate...

Expressive light sculpture by Danish ceramicist Birthe Aksby, crafted in glazed ceramic with organic designs inspired by plant forms and marine corals. The composition evokes natural growth, with volumes emerging from a textured and perforated structure, allowing light to flow through its openings and create an atmospheric play of shadows. The pale glazed patina enhances its sculptural presence, lending it an ethereal character and an almost mineral quality. Birthe Aksby, active in Denmark during the second half of the 20th century, is renowned for her mastery of fine ceramics and her exploration of nature-inspired forms. Alongside this remarkable piece, a newspaper clipping was found mentioning her work exhibited at Galerie Gammel Strand in Copenhagen, alongside ceramicist Lizzie Thyssen...

Hand-built shallow vase. Wabi Sabi and minimalist yet striking, perfect for a single dramatic stem or a small bouquet. Available in Golden bronze or matte white on dark clay. Approxi...

1959 / 2004 based on Red Rose Plate from 1959 earthenware plate with acrylic display box plate diameter: 23 cm or approx. 9" display box: 32 x 30 cm or approx. 12 1/2" x 11 3/4" edit...

Maiolica plate (tondino) Urbino district, Casteldurante or Pesaro, 1533-1555 It measures: diam. 7.48 in (19 cm), foot diam. 2.75 in (7 cm), height 1.0...

White earthenware ceramic plate with black engobe and glaze. Dated '22.12.52.' (in reverse; lower right); stamped, inscribed and numbered 'Madoura Plein Feu / Empreinte Originale de...

A set of eight polychrome ceramic tiles from the series La Casa degli Efebi, designed by Gio Ponti in 1923 and produced by Ceramiche Bardelli in the 1980s. Each tile measures 20 x 2...

Kawa Series - Small Bowl Organic white ceramic bowl with textured raw porcelain exterior surface and clear glazed interior. 6.5" dia. x 3.5" h One-of-a-kind Kawa Series by Luft ...

Tasteful and modern in design, stoneware Argenta egg cup by Wilhelm Kage for Gustavsberg, Sweden. Decorated with applied silver 'Profil' stripes and banding A collectors piece Circa...

'Rimini blu' glazed ceramic vase designed by Aldo Londi for by Bitossi. Italy, 1960s. This eye-catching vase is made of blue glazed ceramic with engraved patterns surrounding the cen...

Walrus by Gunnar Nylund Stoneware figurine from Rörstrand. Gunnar Nylund became well known for a vast and diversified production of stoneware animal sculptures, which he designed for...

Le mani in porcellana della collezione Anatomica, creata da Vito Nesta per il suo brand Grand Tour, sono un oggetto di design intramontabile e di grande valore decorativo. La produzione di queste porcellane è affidata a Fratelli Majello che dal 1867 sono maestri delle lavorazioni di Capodimonte. Ogni mano è decorata con estro e fantasia, ben 20 decori sono infatti disponibili, avendo la possibilità di integrarsi alla perfezione in qualsiasi ambiente, che sia una camera da letto, un mobile ingresso...

This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Table and Flowerpot gilded pattern, from their earliest George IIIrd period, circa 1818. The p...

Dive into a nostalgic journey with this rare and unique Michelin Man tile, crafted by an unknown manufacturer in Spain circa 1960. In its original condition, the tile exhibit minor...

Beautiful confit jar with very rare faded green glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dishes such as...

Le mani in porcellana della collezione Anatomica, creata da Vito Nesta per il suo brand Grand Tour, sono un oggetto di design intramontabile e di grande valore decorativo. La produzione di queste porcellane è affidata a Fratelli Majello che dal 1867 sono maestri delle lavorazioni di Capodimonte. Ogni mano è decorata con estro e fantasia, ben 20 decori sono infatti disponibili, avendo la possibilità di integrarsi alla perfezione in qualsiasi ambiente, che sia una camera da letto, un mobile ingresso...

Futurist ceramic lidded container, airbrushed by Angelo Simonetti for Galvani. Please watch the video and photos carefully, thank you. Weight: 0.544 Kg NOTE: We offer our customer...

Beautiful small confit jar with its characteristic yellow glaze. Confit jars were used primarily in the South of France for the preservation of meats such as duck or goose for dish...

Vase in enamelled ceramic by Robert Dupanier, Vallauris, France circa 1950

Set of 4 vases in blue (Rimini blue) enameled ceramic by Aldo Londi for Bitossi, Italy circa 1950’s. Sold by set or individually. Heights : 34, 24, 21 and 16 cm

White earthenware ceramic plate, partially engraved, with colored engobe and glaze. Dated '1.8.57.' (lower center); stamped and marked 'Madoura Plein Feu / Edition Picasso / Madoura...

This is a fine and rare, large ironstone pottery jug or pitcher in the Fenton shape made by Mason's Ironstone, of Lane Delph, Staffordshire, England, circa 1820 This is a substantia...

Handbuilt organic modern vase made from a groggy clay body covered in a matte black glaze with layers of glossy and crawling black glaze on top. Each vase is made by hand in our Broo...

A china plate with the artists Dali, Warhol, Picasso, and Hockney by Mac Products, made in England in 1990.

Elevate your summer gatherings with the charming Menagerie D’été Hand-Painted Ceramic Salad Plate Set. This delightful set features four uniquely designed plates, each adorned with p...

This captivating Art Deco ceramic group, dating from around 1925, features two cabaret dancers captured in mid-performance, mimicking a military march. The figures are beautifully ex...

Oyster plate in Majolica, in white and Green color. France, 19th century.  

Majolica oyster plate with different flowers on each shells, circa 1900 signed Longchamp.  

Elevate your summer gatherings with the charming Menagerie D’été Hand-Painted Ceramic Dinner Plate Set. This delightful set features four uniquely designed dinner plates, each adorne...

Le mani in porcellana della collezione Anatomica, creata da Vito Nesta per il suo brand Grand Tour, sono un oggetto di design intramontabile e di grande valore decorativo. La produzi...