Earthenware Decorative Objects

This colorful barbotine dish was created in England circa 1880; attributed to Georges Jones & Sons, the dish is rectangular in shape and sits on an attached platter base; it features...

Bottega Vignoli, Octopus bowl, 2023 Full-fire reduction earthenware faience 32cm diam. unique piece hand-painted Italian majolica. Bottega Vignoli is a ...

A fluted beige and green-glazed vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.

Mid-century French Ceramic Pitcher by René Maurel, 1967, Era Ruelland The pitcher is glazed in a beige tone with subtle brown hues a. A frieze of motifs depicts scenes from a cerami...

Sculptural, large ceramic Neo-Renaissance Rubboli vase is finished in cobalt, red and gold lustre. Hand-painted decor follows the classical shape of the piece, with abstract pattern accentuated the base and the top of the vase, and traditional designs of mythical beasts surrounding central medallion motifs. The vase is a stunning, museum quality example of the revival of the magnificent Italian Renaissance decoration of the 16th century. Late 19th century collecting craze for Renaissance majolica, especially lusterware, prompted the Italian potters to hunt for the secret formulas that were lost four hundred years earlier. Studios owned by such ceramicists as Cantagalli, Molaroni, Rubboli, Santarella, and others attempted to duplicate antique lusterware pieces for the general public. Each studio developed their own closely guarded formulation. In 1870s Paolo Rubboli...

This elegant ceramic bowl was created by Edmond Lachenal for L’Escalier de Cristal around 1890. It bears his signature. A ceramist and painter, Edmond Lachenal is known for his past...

Vivid colors, hand-painted in the Renaissance style, enhance this large maiolica pot from the 1800’s. Maiolica is tin-glazed pottery from Italy that has been decorated over a white background. This pot is considered an istoriato, which is to say that the pot has been decorated with figures, rather than strictly geometric patterns or floral designs. The maiolica does incorporate floral and foliate motifs, with white flowers that have yellow centers surrounded by blue rings. There are also yellow flowers that are depicted in various stages of nyctinasty (the closing of flowers during the night). The flora is all connected by a series of green and yellow curled leaves. Behind the vegetation is a dark blue background. There are two portraits inside large yellow cartouches that are painted in the middle of the pot. The first is a bearded man, dressed in a light brown tunic...

Scandinavian modern decorative ceramic vide-poche bowl with organic clam shell-like flared edge. Earthy brown and light gray colored speckled glaze. Signed under base. Beautiful vi...

A wonderful gem of a piece by famed American/California ceramicist Beatrice Wood featuring her highly coveted, gorgeously radiant turquoise luster glaze. A beautiful design with a delicate long neck rising from a circular base. Classic and timeless. Signed by Beatrice in her customary "Beato" on the underside of the base (with noted inventory number). Would be an amazing addition to any Mid-Century Modern pottery collection or personal collectors of her work or a fabulous stand-alone accent piece in about any setting. One of the best Beatrice Wood's luster glaze vases we have come across in quite a while. Know famously in the art world as "The Mama of Dada", Wood lived a long (1893-1998) and very fruitful, creative life and is considered by many experts and collectors alike to have been a centerpiece in the modern ceramic art movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. At one point in her career, Wood studied with master potters Otto and Gertrud Natzler and later become famed in her own right for her distinct luster-glazing techniques. In 1994, the Smithsonian Institution named Wood an "Esteemed American Artist". Her other awards include: 1994 Governor’s Awards for the Arts (California) 1993 Recognition as A Role Model by Women in Film 1992 Gold Medal for Highest Achievement in Craftsmanship, American Craft Council 1988 Distinguished Service Award, Arizona State University 1987 Fellow of American Craft Council Women’s Art Caucus, National Award (NCECA Award) 1986 Women’s Building Award 1984 Living Treasure of California 1983 Symposium Award of the Institute for Ceramic History 1961 Goodwill Ambassador from USA...

A vintage Italian majolica ceramic three piece vessel garniture set, signed Leona Italia. Hand-crafted and hand-painted by highly skilled artisans in Tuscany, medieval Renaissance t...

Set of antique Swedish Art Nouveau ceramic candle sticks by Allan Ebeling for Bo Fajans in the early 1920s. Light gray crackle glaze with green, yellow and light blue colored hand-pa...

Delphin Massier French Majolica figural vase which features a pair of parrots perched on a branch. The branch is supported by blue cylindrical vases at either end. The vases have flo...

A beige and green-painted earthenware dish produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, c. 1930s. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 2.15" Height x 10.85" Diameter...

Two sculptural vases or vessels are free-formed by hand and glazed in complex, semi-gloss crackle glaze; matte graphite-colored glaze was used on the bottom parts of the vessels. Bo...

French country majolica rooster tureen, circa 1950 signed Caugant.

Giant Mid-century Modern Vallauris Ceramid Shell Shaped Vase. France, 1950s-1960s. Colorful vase with mussel / shell design in glazed ceramic. The exterior part is covered by glazed ceramic in brown color with fat lava decorations in beige, yellow and blue glaze. Rare find due to its shape. Use it as decorative vase or flower vase adding a fresh accent in any Mediterranean, Contemporary, or Midentury decoration. Great gift idea! Measures: 32 cm H x 16 cm W x 13 cm D Vallauris Maiolica Mussel Vase // French Vallauris Midcentury Vase // Falt Lava Vallauris Ceramic Shell Vase...

French Faience Tureen attributed to Desvres Circa 1900. Inspired by Rouen maunufacture. Signed St Gilles Croix de vie.

This pair of Late Leeds creamware berry strainers was made in West Yorkshire, England, circa 1870. Originally used to wash and serve berries, they allowed excess liquid to drain away...

Song dynasty period earthenware glazed bowl Gorgeous patina and wear. Overall excellent condition. Height: 2.7" Diameter: 6.5"

A charming petite vintage Italian white majolica dog figurine with a lovely flower wreath around its neck, circa 1950. Marked "Italy" on reverse. Hand painted with the sweetest expre...

This stunning French Art Deco crackle-glazed Cubist ceramic sculpture is extremely rare, both for its color and model. The sculpture was designed and manufactured in Saint-Clement, F...

Highly decorated polychrome Delft knob vases by Royal Tichelaar, Friesland, the Netherlands. Bring timeless European charm to your space with this beautiful pair knob vases with an o...

Colorful set of three West German fat lava brown and orange glazed ceramic vases. Germany 1960s. The giant sized one is a West German Pottery fat lava glazed ceramic vase manufactured by Scheurich. Marked on underside: W.German 408-40. . These vases are amazing placed together. They have eye-catching colors in orange, shades of red, orange and brown. The smaller fat lava West Germany...

"Paperclay" ceramic vase, handmade unique piece, 2020, glazed earthenware, measures: approximate 33cm width x 36 cm height As seen at collect fair, Lo...

Set of Three Mid-Century Minimalist Handled Vases by Fritz Van Daalen, Germany, 1930s An exquisite set of three Mid-Century Minimalist vases, designed by Fritz Van Daalen, founder an...

Large French Faience Vase Neo-Renaissance Circa 1900. H / 17.5 inches. Hairline.     

Cobalt blue glazed faience bowl by danish designer Ole Kortzau. It is called Natura due to its freeform shape. The is a piece from the 1990s and its stamped by Royal Copenhagen.

Mediterranea large bowl, 2020, full-fire reduction faience earthenware with copper lustre 30 cm diameter 10cm height, hand painted unique piece. Bottega Vignoli is a brand of artistic ceramics...

Large French Majolica Lizard Vallauris Circa 1950. Wall applique. 19 inches H by 6 inches W , D / 5 inches.

Ceramic vase with deep blue glaze decor signed Pol Chambost, circa 1950 This is a beautiful vintage ceramic from the 1950s. You can recognize Pol Chambost's work by the color of the...

19th Century Majolica napkin Trompe l'oeil box or basket/tureen with an egg on the handle signed Sarreguemines.      

French Terracotta recovered of faience representing a chick Signed by Joseph Filmont ceramicist in Caen, Normandy. He created at the end of the 19th century a pottery and architectu...

A large hand-painted Spanish Fajalauza lebrillo decorated with a traditional bird motif surrounded by rhythmic green brushwork executed in the characteristic Andalusian style. The e...

A fluted green-glazed earthenware vase designed and produced by Upsala Ekeby, Sweden, 1930s.  

A pair of Dutch Delft blue and white bottle vases decorated in cobalt blue with bands of scrolling, butterflies, leaves and flowers. 19th C...

Art Deco earthenware decorative centerpiece bowl handmade by artist Harald Folmer Gross (1888-1961) for Knabstrup Ceramics in the early 1940s - HFG worked for Knabstrup from 1941 to ...

For sale, Grayson Perry's glazed ceramic sculpture multiple, the "Little Pig" piggy bank, which was produced on the occasion of his landmark Serpentine Gallery exhibition, 'The Most ...

A lovely antique French Quimper faience scalloped wall bowl with pierced footrim for hanging, circa 1920. Maker's mark on reverse. This charming bowl is a wonderful early piece of Qu...

Unusual majolica bowl or catchall features wavy, gently manipulated rim, juxtaposed with complex textured Fritte glaze on the bottom of the bowl. The contrast between glossy, organi...

A beautiful earthenware vase. Made by Anna-Lisa Thomson for Upsala Ekeby in Sweden, 1940s. Great original condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Anna-Lisa Thomson (1905–1952) was...

Delft blue and white "Rappe" urn-shape tobacco jar with lid, Netherlands, circa 1800. Inscribed “Rappe” within a floral leafy bordered cartouche. Rappe was a coarse kind of snuff mad...

This vibrant and ornate vase captivates the eye with its intricate details which stand as a testament to the mastery of Satsuma artists. The vase features rich reds, deep blues and s...

A green-glazed earthenware vase by Nittsjö, Sweden, 1930s.

Decorate a mantel, bookshelf, or occasional table with this charming pair of antique Delft bud vases. Crafted in Holland circa 1920, the faience vessels...

A rare and collectible example of Dutch Delftware craftsmanship, this tobacconist jar bears the inscription "St. Omer" within an ornate cobalt-blue cartouche framed by Baroque scroll...

An impressive antique English Georgian Prattware pottery figure of Charity dating from around 1790. The lightly potted figure stands raised on a square pedestal base with a sculpted ...

Rare vintage ceramic vase features streamlined cylinder form with slightly flared out rim and graphic decor in off white, teal, black, and yellow palette. The main motif of abstract flowers on a branch, descending from a triangular structure, hand painted in monochromatic black glaze, is juxtaposed with the ombre off white and teal background and an abstracted flock of birds in shades of yellow. The sophisticated Art Deco style flowering branch, with contrasting, clearly defined, angular outline, is softened with rounded, Folk Art or Naive Art style, almost cloud-like bird motifs, asymmetrically placed on one side of the branch. The decor repeats on front and back sides of the vase with slight variations in colors and placements that are consistent with hand-painted nature of the piece. The vase retains obvious hand-formed concentric ridges throughout the whole body that add textural element to the piece and allow for slight pooling of the glazes. The bottom is concave and glazed in off-white, with the unglazed foot, showing pinkish beige clay; it is not a glaze defect, as it was left unglazed intentionally when the vase was placed in the kiln for firing. The vase is signed on the bottom with "Italy I.C.S" and Industria Ceramica Salernitana company's fish mark. It is in good vintage condition with age-appropriate small losses on glaze of the rim and bottom that do not detract from the quality and artistic expression of the vase and can be repaired professionally; please see pictures. I.C.S. was founded in 1927 by Berlin-born Moses Malamerson in Vietri Sul Mar on Amalfi coast in Italy. I.C.S quickly gained recognition by participating in multiple major European and American expositions and art competitions available, attracting many artists that were looking to escape the economic depression and political upheaval of 1930s. I.C.S. can claim the honor of having employed all the famous artists of the German (Tedesco) Period, including Studemann, Irene Kowalski, Hannasch, Richard Dolker...

Lofty cabbage leaf serving bowl handcrafted in terra cotta with an organic form, hand decorated and glazed. Stamped made in Portugal on the bottom.

Large Elephant by Vicke Lindstrand for Upsala-Ekeby, Sweden, 1940s Elegant and expressive ceramic elephant designed by Vicke Lindstrand (1904–1983) for the Swedish ceramics company...

Mid-Century Modern French earthenware pitcher signed accolay, Beautiful ceramic pitcher decorated with geometrics decor. The use of a dark eart...

Small vide-poche dish with organically soft flared edges, relief lines and intricate hand-painted decor in gold and berry red colors. Signed, dated and numbered under base. Beautifu...

Rare antique collector's Art Nouveau figurative piece by Swedish artist Allan Ebeling. Vide-poche bowl / ashtray / figurine / wall hanging manufactured at the Bo Fajans studio in the...

Large Majolica Palissy tobacco jar attributed to Thomas Sergent, circa 1880 unsigned. Naturalistic movement of the end of 19th century. The jar have the shape of a trunk with a bir...

This is a large impressive Art Pottery Vase, with three angular handles, all hand modelled using the Sgraffito method, with Fish decoration, hand made by W L BARON of Barnstaple...

This exceptional pair of twin-handled earthenware urns offers a brilliant display of classic Italian majolica craftsmanship, attributed to the historic pottery center of Deruta, Ital...

French gilt bronze and faience clock set in the chinoiserie style French, late 19th century Clock: Height 52cm, width 43cm, depth 18cm Candelabra: Height 53cm, width 26cm, depth 1...

This impressive antique earthenware olive oil jar was crafted in Biot, Provence, Southern France, circa 1760, and exemplifies the robust utilitarian pottery traditionally produced in...

Mid-Century Italian earthenware flower vase by Aldo Londi for Bitossi (circa 1950s). An early and rare example of Bitossi by Londi, it presents a rough-textured, mottled, yellowish-g...

For your consideration, a vintage ceramic stoneware bowl designed by David Gil for Bennington Potters. This specific wide-rimmed centerpiece piece is known as the #1915L mixing or s...

Large Dutch delft vase, circa 1850. Hand painted with birds and flowers. Measures: Height / 21.3 inches. Diameter / 11.5 inches.