Jean Girel Decorative Objects

A beautiful pair of French Paris porcelain blue and white chinoiserie style open-work vases. Each is beautifully hand painted with tiffany blue chinoiserie figures of a boy and girl in a field...

Important 1st quarter 19th century Circa 1800-1825 blue & white Chinoiserie China lidded temple jar Antiques depicting chrysanthemums flowers and leaves . Chrysanthemums, which symbolize happiness and vitality, are a popular autumn flower in China and carry special significance during lunar new year celebrations. Since ancient times, people have drunk wine from mums' fermented petals. It has Fu-dog Mask handles all around. Then on the Lid has a handle in the form of a fu-dog finial Antique...

This pair of Paris porcelain neoclassical style vases from the early 1800s have stunning details and rich coloration. Old Paris porcelain, or Vieux Paris, is the term given to the elaborate hard-paste porcelain products created in Paris from the mid-1700s through the late 1800s. Vieux Paris is a generic term, as there were more than 30 factories that produced porcelain during this period. Sometimes these factories would sell “blank”, unpainted pieces to outside artisans, so it is quite possible to see identically shaped pieces with different paint styles. Because of this, a fair majority of Vieux Paris is unattributed – meaning there are typically no production marks. The trumpet necks of these vases are a lustrous gilded porcelain, flanked on two sides by bright white stylized sphinx busts with acanthus leaf headpieces. The slightly obovate bodies are painted in a matte azure color. This color, known as “Bleu de France”, has been a staple of the heraldry of the French monarchy since the 12th century. The body of each vase is where most of the minute details can be found. Situated on either side and slightly below the base of the sphinxes are gilt cherubs. Each vase has its own unique set of cherubs, depicting different activities. One vase has a cherub with butterfly on a string, while the one on the opposite side is holding a pair of trumpets. The other vase has a cherub flying with a wreath, while the one on the opposite side is holding a pair of torches. Even though the figures are very small in stature, you can still see the details of their faces. Beneath the cherubs are large bisque...

A very good quality pair of classical 19th century Berlin ribbed porcelain lidded vases. Each with Eagle finials, classical motif, floral and ribbon decoration, circular wreaths with...

A fine pair of Chinese Export porcelain vases and covers. Dating from the third quarter of the 1700s, and originating in the Jingdezhen region of China, near the important China Trad...

Samson Porcelain vases and covers Late 19th century Exceptional size. ”Famille Rose” Decoration. One with invisible restoration in the body.  

Oversized Mid-Century Modernist glazed ceramic gurgling fish water jug / pitcher. England, 1950s-1960s Manufactured by Dartmouth Devon England....

Porcelain vase by Wallendorf, Germany. Very good condition. dimensions height 17 cm diameter 9 cm.

Tricolor jasperware was one of Wedgwood’s most celebrated innovations, and this exquisitely rare vase is an extraordinary example of this wondrous ...

Early 20th century, French pair of small vases in Limoges porcelain, decorated each with a different front cameo hand painted with polychrome aqua ...

Beautiful painted ceramic pitcher from France by Robert Picault. Curved handle with white glazed ceramic and painted blue grid. Signed RP on bottom.  

19th Century French small crystal clear and blue overlay scent bottle with silver cap Small crystal scent bottle with silver cap and glass stopper. The silver hallmarks are diffi...