Jerome Massier Fils Ceramics

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...

French Napoleon III majolica slip aperitive or dessert set by Jerome MASSIER, Vallauris, France, end of 19th century. 6 (2x3) plates : anemone, pansy and daisy - Diameter : 7.5"(19cm). 1 platter with the three same flowers - Height : 3"(7.5cm), Diameter : 13"(33cm). Platter and plates (except one) are intaglio stamped. "J.Massier Vallauris" (platter), "Jerome Massier Vallauris" (4 plates) "Jerome Massier Fils Vallauris AM" (1 plate). Excellent original condition (an original crack in the firing on a plate, see last photo). The Massiers’ work represents a link between traditional Victorian majolica and Art Nouveau pottery. There were three Massiers working in the second half of the nineteenth century, heirs to an old line of potters, who transformed traditional utilitarian ceramics into an art form. Their ancestors had worked for several centuries in Vallauris on the French Riviera, where, in the twentieth century, Pablo Picasso was reigning ceramic artist. Delphin Massier (1836 - 1907), and Clément (1845 -1917) were brothers. A cousin, Jérome (1850 – 1916) worked with them, using the signature « Jérome Massier fils ». By 1899 the family firm was divided into branches headed by these three men. In 1860 the Massiers began to produce their vibrantly colored majolica, perhaps inspired by the flowers of the Cote d’Azur. Clément was particularly interested in designs drawn from ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as from Renaissance maiolica...

This is a fine example of an English George III period, porcelain serving platter or large oval dish, made by Spode and hand painted in candlelight Pattern 967, during the early 19t...

This is a very good hand painted Mason's ironstone large Platter or Meat Plate, in the Fence, Rock and Tree gilded pattern, from their earliest George III rd period, circa 1818. Thi...

Art Nouveau Villeroy et Boch Stamp Schramberg Majolica, Water Lily Pattern, Dish and 9 assiettes. Majolica is a type of earthenware, decorated Water Lil...

A large oval Thanksgiving turkey serving platter. Created from ceramic, this large majolica platter will be a fabulous way to add a festive touch ...

French Napoleon III Majolica Slip Aperitif or Dessert Set by Jérôme Massier, Vallauris, France, Late 19th Century. This exquisite Napoleon III majolica slip aperitif or dessert set,...

This is an early Mason's Ironstone pottery rectangular platter, hand painted in the very decorative basket Japan pattern, produced by the Mason's factory at Lane Delph, Staffordshire...

A rare large French Orchies majolica turquoise / teal / aqua blue green oyster plate platter with handle, circa 1900. Maker's mark on reverse. This stunning oyster platter is a nice ...

This a mid size, Early 19th Century Platter of over 12 inch width made by Mason's Ironstone in the Bamboo and Basket Chinoiserie pattern, dating to the English Georgian period, Circa...

Eye-catching set of 6 small fish plates and a large fish tray in blue and grey glazed ceramic, Spain, 1960s. This Midcentury ceramics serving set can be used to serve desserts, salad...

This is a beautiful very large Platter or Meat Plate by Copeland (formerly Spode) in a very decorative hand painted Chinese figure pattern, dating to the turn of the late 19th Centur...