Gien

Gien “Fraises en Folie” – Set of 6 Hand-Painted Dessert Plates, Each with Unique Historic Border, France. An extraordinary collector’s edition from *Gien, France, this six-piece *“Fr...

French Majolica wire basket Gien circa 1890. Chinoiserie scene with pagoda.

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

19th French Green Majolica leaves plate signed Gien. Measures: 7.5" inches diameter.

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.  

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.   

French Faience Peonies Fish Platter Gien Circa 1950. 26.2 inches by 10.3 inches.

This round and colorful antique planter was created in “Faïencerie de Gien," France, circa 1890. The large porcelain flower pot has intertwined snake handles, and features traditional Greek style motifs throughout. The sculptural, ceramic vase is decorated with hand painted traditional allegory motifs, including the Horn of plenty and lambrequin mantling decor. The elegant porcelain piece is in excellent condition with rich painted colors in the blue, white and yellow palette inside and out. Stamped Gien France underfoot for further authentication. The Faïencerie de Gien is a ceramic factory in the Loire Valley, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm. Amongst the many faience manufacturers in the 19th century, the reputation of Gien is equal to those of the factories of Creil, Longwy or Sarreguemines. Gien further developed the technique of emaux cloisonné...