Porcelain Decorative Objects

The Design & Impact: This lotus-petal vase by Shi Jie Weng draws from a long tradition of lotus-inspired forms in Chinese ceramics. Lotus petals appeared as carved, molded, and l...

Beautiful little, hand decorated, pointer puppy or dog by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, signed and marked, made circa 1965. It is a delightful little piece of vintage Mid-Centur...

A stunning fruitbowl designed by Arthur Percy at Gefle porcelainfactory in the 1930s. This bowl have the beautiful and characteristic floral pattern that Percy is famous for. The bow...

This is a Queen Victoria Pattern Herend Porcelain Urn. It depicts a hand painted porcelain lidded urn decorated with colorful flowers and butterflies with gilt green scalloped border...

Late 20th century porcelain vase / urn by Maitland Smith. Features round panels of chinoiserie floral designs, framed in a background of speckled brown and a pattern of spirals aroun...

Antique Chinese white porcelain Meiping vase decorated in a swirling blue dragon motif. Condition: Good; Wear consistent with age and use

A blue and white porcelain planter cachepot jardinière from Estee Lauder Co., late-20th century, 1979. Porcelain cachepot has blue flowers with touches for red burgundy, pink, and or...

A very fine French 19th Century Napoleon III Sévres Style Porcelain and Ormolu Mounted Covered Urn, the 360 degree painted urn centered with an 18th century scene of a young Princess...

This special collection comprises 5 wonderful pieces including two showcasing a stunning gradient of fire and chocolate, evoking a sense of warmth and depth. Three additional pieces ...

This refined Art Deco vase was realized in the United States by the esteemed maker Abingdon Co., circa 1940. It features a reeded base, and a stepped rectangular body overlapping tie...

Pair of Antique French 'Sevres' porcelain lidded pot pourri and gilded bronze lidded urns, 1804-1809. The urns having a rich red ground with gilded panels, the domed lids with gilded bronze eagle...

Raised gilt scrollwork and delicate white enamel jewelling encircle the deep cobalt blue ground of this Coalport porcelain vase. Styled with a balanced ovoid body, the vessel tapers ...

A lovely pair of Chinese export porcelain candle holders in the form of court ladies holding lotus blossoms, mid 20th century, circa 1960's, China. Modeled after 18th century Qianlo...

A wonderful Empire period porcelain lidded apothecary jar, dating from the 19th century. Exuberantly decorated with a vibrantly enamelled design of exotic birds and butterflies on a ...

A pair of very elegant and well crafted Royal Copenhagen vases with gilded hand painted details. Designed by Gustav Friedrich Hetsch. Made by R...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

A lovely antique Dresden porcelain pug dogs figural group designed by Carl Thieme of Potschappel, Saxony, Germany. Early 20th century, exceptionally...

1960s hand-painted white porcelain figurine of a rearing horse by Herend Hungary. It features a crisp, creamy white Blanc de Chine glaze with a horse in rearing position raised on a...

This rare yellow Rookwood “Violets” vase is a beautiful specimen and in remarkable condition. Marked with the Rookwood stamp and mold #6432, this piece was made in 1942 and was part ...

A fine and rare Bisquit porcelain and gilt bronze Louis XV figural clock f depicting a famous scene in Greek Mythology of Perseus freeing Andromeda. The clock case is made of Bisquit (unglazed) porcelain. The figural group is presented on a rocky outcrop with waves lapping at their feet. She is shown lying over the clock dial with one leg and one arm chained to a rock behind her. Perseus leans agains the other side of the dial reaching to untie Andromeda from the rock behind her. Medusa's severed head is shown at his feet. The base is decorated with a gilt bronze frieze across the front showing cupids playing with stars and sun rays. The rounded sides of the clock are also decorated with gilded panels. The case sits on six toupie feet. The 6.5" white enamel dial is signed Ageron at the top and Paris at the bottom. The dial has Roman numerals with enamelled stars between the numerals; the hands are pierced and gilded. There is also a subsidiary steel hand pointing to the days of the month. The silk string suspension system has been replaced with a steel suspension system. The clock rings the hours and halfs on a bell. The movement for this magnificent clock was made by François Ageron (d. after 1783), who was one of the leading 18th century Parisian clockmakers. Ageron’s establishment was famous and known for his horological genius he created both clocks and watches, many of which had complicated movements. He was born at Arbigny and was received as a Parisian maître-horloger in 1741, at which date he was established at Place du Pont Saint-Michel. By 1747 he had moved to Quai des Augustins, five years later he was at rue Saint-Louis au Palais and then in 1763 at place Dauphine. Like other great clockmakers of the period he used cases by the finest bronziers notably Philippe and Jacques Caffiéri, Jean-Joseph de Saint-Germain, Robert and Jean-Baptiste Osmond, Jacques Dumont...

An Important and Quite Unusual Pair of Meissen Porcelain Filigree Vases with Raised Flowers. Each vase is modeled in an elongated baluster form with a flared rim, rounded shoulder, ...

Twin scroll handles flank a rounded, swelling baluster body finished in a rich, high-gloss cobalt blue glaze. The principal face features a central study depicting two exotic parrots...

A superb example of neoclassical artistry, this antique Louis XVI style mantel clock was crafted in Italy circa 1834. Rich in symbolism and detail, the clock features a finely cast g...

Rare and impressive work of Gothic art pottery. This most skillfully created and highly decorative work of Gothic art is very rare and of a great size. The impressive floral decor o...

Porcelain - Pair of vases - Royal Devon. English; 20th century, embossed porcelain in shades of pink depicting vegetal motifs. Marked 'Royal Devon' on the base. One with a small flaw...

Presenting a magnificent pair of 19th century Chinese Export Imari porcelain decorative vases, perfect for collectors and admirers of fine Asian art. Each vase showcases the exquisit...

This elegant apothecary lidded jar is made out of porcelain and was made in France in 1870 ca. The apothecary jar is hand painted and hand gilt. It is decorated with two palm trees b...

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage 30" Japanese Royal Satsuma Decorated Hand Painted Porcelain Oriental Dragon V...

These Japan porcelain vases are original decorative objects realized in Japan at the end of the 19th century. Very good conditions. This refined couple of vases was made by Jap...

A beautiful antique decorative pink porcelain Sèvres Style urn with a hand-painted background of a guitar musician and his lady. A Serenata scene. In the back a lake scene with a ca...

Statue of Liberty — Limited Edition 250 Luxury Porcelain Sculpture, 250th Anniversary of American Independence Few symbols in human history carry the universal weight of Lady Libert...

Thorkild Olsen for Royal Copenhagen, terracotta and grey crackle glazed porcelain vide poche. Edged with gilded banding - an elegant and useful little tray Signed and numbered 3391....

An elegant and elaborately decorated French 19th century Louis XVI st. Ormolu and Sévres Porcelain box. This charming oblong oval shaped lidded box is raised by four toupie shaped fe...

A dramatic blue pearl lustre dragon porcelain vase created in the 1920s by Daisy Makeig-Jones for Wedgwood, Dominated by a bold gilded dragon on an azure blue background. Exotic gilded script motifs decorate among the pale blue lustre...

Japanese porcelain Imari vase, circa 1870.

This Coalport plate was hand-painted and hand-gilded in England circa 1825. It showcases bouquets of pink roses and other beautiful flowers in shades of orange, yellow, and purple, a...

Balinese Carved Wood Statues of a Naked Lady Great Carving, 1950 20th Century Beautiful piece. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pot...

Impressive Beaded Flower Tulip Arrangement from the 1960's. The rage for beaded flowers started in the 1960's and ornate labor intensive, professiona...

This striking Meissen porcelain centerpiece urn, crafted in Germany in the mid-19th century, exemplifies the exquisite artistry and refinement that made Meissen one of Europe’s most ...

Samson Paris 19th Century Meissen inspired porcelain bronze mount bowl and cover A gilt bronze Louis XVI style Athénienne-shaped base with rectuan...

Handsome pair of 19th century equestrian Staffordshire porcelain Scottish Highlander hunters on horseback. Each bearded gentleman is depicted seate...

Porcelain and gilt bronze vase signed Sèvres, France, late 19th century.

Product details A good quality pair of early 20th century Meissen Porcelain five branch candelabra, each having wonderful floral, Roses encrusted decoration, with figures of a wom...

An exceptional Antique French patinated bronze figural sculpture clock titled Lutte Préhistorique ("Prehistoric Struggle"), masterfully designed by the renowned French sculptor Émile...

An Italian 1970's porcelain tusk. Measurements: Height: 20" Diameter (base): 7"

19th Century Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue and White Floral Pedestal Centerpiece  France, circa 1875 A splendid 19th-century Old Paris Neoclassic Oval Blue and White Floral Pedesta...

Vase Sea Rock High all in porcelain features a glazed surface inspired by wind-carved stone. Deep cracks, soft grooves create a refined decorative object rich in contrast and textu...

For your consideration is this very attractive and totally original 1930s Art Deco ladies powder/ trinket box. Made from porcelain with a vibrantly colored painted finish. There is m...

Pair of vintage English poodle figures made in Staffordshire, England in the mid-20th century. Lovely flocking accents and coloring. The poodles are sitting on cobalt blue bases with...

Vintage Chinese hand-painted porcelain ginger jar with black ground and floral motifs. A timeless decorative accent with vibrant detail. We sell items as acquired, without restor...

Antique Nippon Hand Painted Porcelain Countryside Lake Scene Covered Purple Biscuit Jar. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 5.75" H x 4" Diameter.

Danish Porcelain Lobster Bowl by Erik Nielsen for Royal Copenhagen, in Very Good conditions. Designed 1920 to 1949 This piece has an attribution mark. Ad...

Antique Meiji period Wucai style hand painted porcelain jar and cover - featuring flowering branches of multicolor blossoms and leaves - all on a white ground with pale blue rim to t...

Completely handmade porcelain bowl with a hands-free naturalistic painted Easter lamb in grey colors. The lamb is sitting in the middle of the oval shaped ...

This is a hand dyed porcelain bowl, with hand pinched hydrangea appliqué

A beautiful white fully glazed cone-shaped porcelain vase Plissee from the 1980s, designed by Ambrogio Pozzi in 1985, executed by Rosenthal, Germany. In excellent condition.

Pair of Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Mounted Sèvres Style Porcelain Planters Each urn mounted with bow tied ribbons connected in the front and back with a foliate swags. In late 1...

This stunning Art Nouveau cachepot exemplifies the elegance and creativity of early 20th-century decorative arts. Its vibrant green glaze is adorned with a delicate hand-painted vine...

A stunning and rare French mid-19th century encier in Louis Revival taste with Moorish Arabesque influence. Handcrafted in Champlevé enameled gilt bronze with ornate and colorful blue, pink, red, green and white enameling over the heavily shaped and scalloped base, that borders the stunning Severes style (I have not removed it to check for a makers mark) enameled porcelain tray scene of frolicking putti. The stunning enameling continues on the raised inkwell body and hinged lid with finial. Opposite, two raised balls act as a pen rest, the inkstand raising on four ball feet. Similar to French cloisonne, each champlevé design is a one-of-a-kind work of art. A beautiful warm verdigris patina adds to its character and charm. This wonderful antique objet...

A fine quality late 19th Century Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Imari bottle vase. having wonderful bold classical motif decoration with gilded highlights. Beautiful inset hand pa...