Ceramic Decorative Baskets

19th century French majolica basket with the most gorgeous twig handles we have had the pleasure to see! The handles miraculously have no damage, just a firing crack at the very top...

Handmade fruit basket in ceramic with a white glaze made in Italy. Perfect for the romantic looking country kitchen.

French Majolica grapes basket tureen signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

English Majolica basket with mottled green basketweave, a cobalt blue handle, and lavender interior, ca. 1875, Measures: W 6 x H 4 x D 1.5 inches For 30 years we have been among th...

Brown Westhead Moore and Co Majolica basket which features flowers on the four corners, basketweave style sides and the handle modelled in the for...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Orig...

Royal Worcester Majolica basket which features pink flowers and green leaves, which are hand painted and overglazed. Green branch molded handl...

A large, beautiful, and rare 19th century neoclassical reticulated Meissen centerpiece with open filigree, rams heads, flaming finial, and love bir...

We kindly suggest you read the whole description, because with it we try to give you detailed technical and historical information to guarantee the authenticity of our objects. Red and black ceramic table centerpiece made in Rockabilly style, the colors are strong and decisive, the black has the distinction of having beautiful reflections nacreè (mother of pearl), reflections that unfortunately the photos can not capture, from life are really seductive, the form is nicely undulating, pleasant and very capacious; the centerpiece was produced between 1950 and 1953, by skilled artisans in the area of Vallauris, the "French city of ceramics" in Provence north-east of Cannes, renowned since ancient times for the production of this fascinating material; there were more than 250 production centers, but today very few remain and since the mid-20th century, they are dedicated to the manufacture of contemporary ceramics. The word "Rockabilly" is a combination of "rock and roll" and "hillbilly" (a derogatory term used to define the Appalachian mountain people and, in a generic sense, meant country boor); Rockabilly was a musical genre developed in the early 1950s, it was one of the first forms of rock & roll. It was a fusion of bluegrass, country, boogie-woogie, and jazz, originally from the southern United States, and was played and sung by artists such as Buddy Holly...

Two pairs of maiolica baskets Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1790 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: A) Height 3.54 x 6.69 x 9.84 in (9 x 17 x 25 cm); B) Height 3.93 x 7.48 x 11.02 in (10 x 19 x 28 cm). Total weight 4.85 lb (2.200 kg) State of conservation: A) One of the smaller baskets has some areas of restoration, the other slight chipping from use; B) One of the larger baskets is intact and the other shows a clearly glued break. The mold with which the baskets were forged simulates a wicker weave. The two larger works have high, vertical walls, with branch-shaped handles penetrating the weave. The painted decorations, small polychrome flowers applied only externally, highlight the points where the weaves intersect. The decision to leave the center of the basket devoid of decoration is highly unusual, but given the size and complexity of the shape, as well as the quality of the enamel, it is possible to hypothesize that it represents a precise choice in manufacturing or for a particular client. The two smaller baskets have small, twisted handles and, on the outside, reproduce more decisively the characteristic wicker weave, obtained through thin molded lines. The interior exhibits a rich, typical decoration of naturalistic flowers: a bunch centered around a main flower and secondary stems accompanied by small “semis”. The exterior of these works is also adorned with small little flowers where the weaves intersect. The size and morphological characteristics of the baskets confirm their attribution to the Lodi factory of Antonio Ferretti between 1770 and 1790, during its most successful period; by this point his original reworking of the "Strasbourg" decoration, known as "old Lodi", had achieved great fame even outside Italy. This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family had started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

This is a Royal Crown Derby porcelain basket hand painted with bright red, black, white & 22 carat gold. It is depicting a large flower in the center against a gilt foliage black bac...

Continental, 20th century. A traditional creamware basket with pierced body. The bowl is mounted with an engraved ormolu mount. Marked to underside.

Small French Majolica Reticulated handled Jardiniere Circa 1890. Leaves and berries. W / 8 by 4.8 inches. H / 3.4 inches.

Meissen Porcelain reticulated two-handled basket Late 19th century. Blue underglaze crossed swords mark on the underside. Of oval form, applied with flower heads and flanked by en...

This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket/container, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with oxides from the region. Done with the hand-modeled technique and cooked in traditional wood-fired oven. Reyes has been constantly innovating with his hen collection, making this one of his most iconic works. Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...

Large art deco ceramic bowl from the 30/40's made by the French ceramist Robert Meynard. Very beautiful detail of the base with the characters of openwo...

Beautiful torso clay sculpture by Manuel Reyes, evoking Ceramic artist, sculptor and painter, Manuel Reyes (Mexico City, 1972) atended the Escuela Nacional de Artes Plásticas in Xochimilco, México. He was later mentored by Royer Von Guten, Joy Laville...

Charming Majolica wire basket with leaves Villeroy & Boch, Circa 1900.

A Wedgwood Creamware Basket & Tray, 19th century England. Early creamware basket with handles. Matching oval underplate with intricate design. Basket marked "Wedgwood" to the und...

This Mexican ceramic hen is an egg basket, perfect to keep eggs fresh -- a utilitarian kitchen piece by artist Manuel Reyes. Made with clay from Oaxaca and Zacatecas, painted with ox...

Fruit basket, made of metal and porcelain. Silver metal frame, with grid, creating a light and airy aesthetic. These cutouts allow light to pass through the piece, casting interestin...

A Glazed Pottery Bowl Or Pocket Moulded In The Shape Of An Oyster, By Pol Chambost In The 1950S. Suggestion Reinforced By The Black Glaze On The Outside And The Pearly, Shaded Glaze ...

French Large Green Majolica Reticulated Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950. 15 inches by 11.5 inches. H / 4.8 inches.

Italian giant swan in shell by Gabriella Binazzi. In a world where the boundary between art and imagination is becoming increasingly thin, the extraordinary work of Gabriella Binazzi...

A French majolica basket from the late 19th century with high relief floral barbotine décor. Created in France during the last quarter of the 19th century, this majolica features a b...

A monumental Meissen reticulated flower-encrusted basket Late 19th-early 20th century, blue crossed swords mark, IMPRESSED C.6., IMPRESSED 79, PAINT...

Beautiful large vase / pitcher from the Congo range designed by Bodo Mans and produced by Bay Keramik in the late 1950s. Dark, almost black, matte glaze decorated with thick, glossy ...

French Majolica Strawberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1880.  

Prehistoric Mimbres prehistoric pottery bowl in as found condition. The Mimbres region of the American Southwest is celebrated for the beautiful and expressive black-on-white pottery...

Soft vide poche by Sophie Parachey Dimensions: W 26 x D 12 x H 3.5 cm Materials: Sand stoneware, shiny camel glaze. Inspired by extended stays in ...

Majolica wire basket Salins circa 1890. Grapes and leaves.

French Large Square Green Majolica Reticulated Bowl or Basket Vallauris circa 1950. 14 inches by 14 inches. H / 3.5 inches.

Majolica trompe l'oeil basket with fruits signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.   

First Period Worcester Yellow Ground Dessert Basket, circa 1770 Additional Information: Date: c1770 Period: George III Marks: None Origin: Worcester Colour: Polychrome Patte...

Unique large Majolica bird & flowers basket centerpiece, circa 1880. Roses, blue and yellow flowers. Impressionist period.  

Olga Milczynska bowl by Nów One of a Kind Designed by Olga Milczynska Dimensions: D 25 x W 25 x H 9 cm Materials: glazed stoneware A graduate of...

Green Majolica Reticulated Basket signed Sarreguemines Majolica , circa 1870.  

Decorated with butterflies, insects and cherries on the interior, with a yellow ground basket weaved decoration on the exterior.

A beautiful oblong white and gold pierced 'Paris Porcelain' style porcelain compote basket bowl with lion paw feet in the Empire style, circa...

Charming Majolica Wire Basket with an angel and a butterfly Circa 1900.

White Majolica Pate Tureen Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1950.

Wonderful Art Nouveau large ceramic handled bowl or basket by German artist/designer Wilhelm Süß for Karlsruhe Majolika (Majolica) circa 1910. He was one of their top designers at th...

One of Wedgwood’s most acclaimed “useful wares,” this fine jasper-dip pierced orange basket displays a brilliant cobalt blue and white checkerboard patte...

A French 19th century jardinière basket with high relief floral barbotine décor. Born in France during the 19th century, this exquisite jardinière features a black and light green gr...

Heading : First period Worcester basket Date : c1770 Period : George III Origin : Worcester, England Colour : Polychrome Pattern : Central bouquet with sprigs throughout. Applied fl...

Large Oval Majolica basket with pansies flowers signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

Large Majolica basket with iris flowers signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

A Pair Of Spode Porcelain Violet Baskets, c1820 Additional information: Date : 1815-1822 Period : George III- George IV Marks : Painted marks Spode 3286 Origin : Stoke-on-Trent, Eng...

Majolica Trompe l'oeil basket with cherries handle signed Sarreguemines, circa 1940.  

Large Majolica Pate Tureen signed Caugant Circa 1950.

Jim & Shirl Parmentier Sculptural Ceramic Basket, 20th Century.

First Period Worcester Yellow Ground Dessert Basket, c1770 Additional information: Date : c1770 Period : George III Marks : None Origin : Worcester Colour : Polychrome Pattern : App...

A fine quality Japanese (Meiji period 1868-1912) Satsuma Millefleur bowl, painted with 'A thousand flowers' pattern & gilt decoration. Signed to the base. Batch 83 62047 DUAZN

Rare French Majolica Blackberries Basket signed Sarreguemines circa 1920.

French Majolica flowers (pansies and daisies) basket with bird signed Jean Massier, circa 1890.

Decorated and perforated ceramic basket realized with a circular vase with polychrome geometric decorations on the body and a relief decoration on the edge handmade by multiple shells and small fishes, as well as on the handle. Two ornamental shell-shaped spouts on the larger edge. In good age related condition, with signs of use, small breaks of some fish tails and minor chips on the edge of the vase. Handmade and hand painted in Italy, Tuscan origin, mid-20th century. A perfect Italian artwork...

Charming Majolica wire basket with an angel and a butterfly, Circa 1900.

Beautiful quality and stylish antique jardiniere. This rare and marvelous design Arts & Crafts jardinière is beautifully decorated with organic yet symmetrical Jugendstil motifs. In...