Pottery Decorative Objects

A giving joy beautiful French Fayence Floor Vase fantastic Art Nouveau pattern - Impressing Colours Manufacturer unknown - marked Design Period 1915 - 1925 Country of Manufacture : France H / height: 46 cm ~ Gew. / weight: 4550 grs DM / diameter max: 28 cm ~ DM oben / diameter inner rim: 19.8 cm .... an ode to Southern France A Legend of Provence by Adelaide Anne Procter (30 October 1825 – 2 February 1864) The lights extinguished, by the hearth I leant, Half weary with a listless discontent. The flickering giant-shadows, gathering near, Closed round me with a dim and silent fear. All dull, all dark; save when the leaping flame, Glancing, lit up a Picture's ancient frame. Above the hearth it hung. Perhaps the night, My foolish tremors, or the gleaming light, Lent power to that Portrait dark and quaint, — A Portrait such as Rembrandt loved to paint, — The likeness of a Nun. I seemed to trace A world of sorrow in the patient face, In the thin hands folded across her breast: — Its own and the room's shadow hid the rest. I gazed and dreamed, and the dull embers stirred, Till an old legend that I once had heard Came back to me; linked to the mystic gloom Of that dark Picture in the ghostly room. In the far south, where clustering vines are hung; Where first the old chivalric lays were sung; Where earliest smiled that gracious child of France, Angel and knight and fairy, called Romance, I stood one day. The warm blue June was spread Upon the earth; blue summer overhead, Without a cloud to fleck its radiant glare, Without a breath to stir its sultry air. All still, all silent, save the sobbing rush Of rippling waves, that lapsed in silver hush Upon the beach; where, glittering towards the strand The purple Mediterranean kissed the land. All still, all peaceful; when a convent chime Broke on the mid-day silence for a time, Then trembling into quiet, seemed to cease, In deeper silence and more utter peace. So as I turned to gaze, where gleaming white, Half hid by shadowy trees from passers' sight, The Convent lay, one who had dwelt for long In that fair home of ancient tale and song, Who knew the story of each cave and hill, And every haunting fancy lingering still Within the land, spake thus to me, and told The Convent's treasured Legend, quaint and old: — Long years ago, a dense and flowering wood, Still more concealed where the white convent stood, Borne on its perfumed wings the title came: " Our Lady of the Hawthorns " is its name. Then did that bell, which still rings out to-day, Bid all the country rise, or eat, or pray. Before that convent shrine, the haughty knight Passed the lone vigil of his perilous fight; For humbler cottage strife or village brawl, The Abbess listened, prayed, and settled all. Young hearts that came, weighed down by love or wrong, Left her kind presence comforted and strong. Each passing pilgrim, and each beggar's right Was food, and rest, and shelter for the night. But, more than this, the Nuns could well impart The deepest mysteries of the healing art; Their store of herbs and simples was renowned, And held in wondering faith for miles around. Thus strife, love, sorrow, good and evil fate, Found help and blessing at the convent gate. Of all the nuns, no heart was half so light, No eyelids veiling glances half as bright, No step that glided with such noiseless feet, No face that looked so tender or so sweet, No voice that rose in choir so pure, so clear, No heart to all the others half so dear, So surely touched by others' pain or woe, (Guessing the grief her young life could not know,) No soul in childlike faith so undefiled, As Sister Angela's, the " Convent Child. " For thus they loved to call her. She had known No home, no love, no kindred, save their own. An orphan, to their tender nursing given, Child, plaything, pupil, now the Bride of Heaven And she it was who trimmed the lamp's red light That swung before the altar, day and night; Her hands it was whose patient skill could trace The finest broidery, weave the costliest lace; But most of all, her first and dearest care, The office she would never miss or share, Was every day to weave fresh garlands sweet, To place before the shrine at Mary's feet. Nature is bounteous in that region fair, For even winter has her blossoms there. Thus Angela loved to count each feast the best, By telling with what flowers the shrine was dressed. In pomp supreme the countless Roses passed, Battalion on battalion thronging fast, Each with a different banner, flaming bright, Damask, or striped, or crimson, pink, or white, Until they bowed before a newborn queen, And the pure virgin Lily rose serene. Though Angela always thought the Mother blest Must love the time of her own hawthorn best, Each evening through the years, with equal care, She placed her flowers; then kneeling down in prayer, As their faint perfume rose before the shrine, So rose her thoughts, as pure and as divine. She knelt until the shades grew dim without, Till one by one the altar lights...

Striking studio pottery ceramic bud vase is decorated with crystalline glaze in bright, but harmonious tones. The inner surfaces of the vase are glazed in monochromatic off-white co...

Unusual Awaji pottery vase in modified "Hu" form with jade green crackle glaze, circa 1930. With five Art Deco inspired lug handles around the shoulder. Impressed export mark on base...

Beautiful hand-turned Mata Ortiz polychrome pottery vase with animal motif by Nancy Heras de Martinez, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece made of...

A vintage handmade studio pottery lidded container. Nice round shape with a speckled gray base glaze. Bands of blue wrap around the sides with a lovely hand painted floral design to ...

Barbara Garrett (1930-2020) pair of Organic Mid Century Modern Pottery Owls. Both pieces with fabulous textured mottled glossy glaze wh...

Sue pottery is called "sueki" in Japanese. Earthenware that was baked at low temperatures is now being baked at high temperatures due to the development of kiln technology. It is a l...

1950s Quail bird sculpture ceramic by Howard Pierce signed art pottery 5.75 h x 3 w x 5 d Original vintage condition Refer to listed images for details

A gorgeous pair of Arts & Crafts glazed art pottery vases in the form of calla lillies By Rookwood Pottery USA, 1949 Glazed ceramic in a beautiful light blue color. Each measures...

Glazed pottery bowl made in Germany midcentury Signed: Kunsthandlung W. Welker Heidelberg.

A pair of 1970's Moroccan hand made palatial lidded vases with an entrancing and elaborate design scheme, brass frame and the sculptural grace that only master artisans can provide, ...

Unusual round ceramic vase is decorated with carved abstract repeating geometric design. Minimal shape and reserved, earthy dark caramel and chocolate brown palette lets hand carved...

Blue pottery by Piero Fornasetti Italy, 1960 Perfect condiction.

A turquoise urn-style pottery flower or plant pot planter cachepot jardinière, circa early-20th century. A beautiful small urn-like turquoise blue pottery planter...

A rustic vintage glazed jug with back handle. This vintage ceramic handled jug, with its rounded belly and a 2.25-inch mouth opening, offers bo...

Antique Gothic Revival Lidded Tobacco Pot 19th Century. This is a wonderful and very decorative antique tobacco pot or lidded pot, made in the late 19th century in a very distinct g...

Danish organic modern hand-thrown vase with stunning speckled brown and sand colored glaze. Signed under base with original label on lower side. Beautiful vintage condition. Denmar...

A natural or slightly oversized male mannequin head in painted pottery/plaster. Distinct Art Deco styling with exaggerated features. Made in France...

Spanish Colonial majolica pottery water pitcher / vessel from the highlands of Guatemala. This piece has such character, with majolica glaze and traditional decorative design applied...

19th century pair of lovely porcelain dogs from the Staffordshire region of England. They have curly tails and glass eyes, and are decorated in a rust color.

Hand turned Upsala Ekeby Art Deco vase in metallic black glaze with green strap handles, circa early/mid 20th century. Clear mark. 4 5/8" high, 5...

This is a pair of mid-century vintage Chinese export Blanc de chin vases. These elegant vases are standing on classic black Chinese bases. The vases have a soft cream colored glaze a...

Vintage Ken Edwards Mexican ceramic quail bird form Tonala Pottery. Beautiful vintage Mexican hand made and hand painted TONALA Art Pottery. Deco...

Pair antique English Staffordshire pottery black and white seated spaniels, circa 1870-1880.

Vintage Nemadji Indian Art Pottery Ceramic Red Vase 3.5 h x 5 diameter Original vintage, refer to images listed.

Article: Ceramic pottery vase Origin: Germany Designer: Heinz Siery Producer: Carstens Tönnieshof, Germany Decade: 1960s This original vintage...

This rare green yellow ware mocha seaweed bowl is in pristine condition. The sage green color is very good.

Handsome 24-piece collection of bright blue Niloak midcentury pottery. They are all in fabulous vintage condition apart from the small glossy glazed Dutch shoe. It sounds like it is cracked but I cannot visually see a crack. The rest appear to have no chips, cracks, or chiggers, and very light crazing if any. Please see photos. We are selling this as a complete 24-piece set. Five pieces are not marked. They are noted in the list, circa 1937-1947. Holy cow! Blue, blue, my love is blue……! I had never seen this much Niloak in one place before obtaining this collection. And all in one color. It is so gorgeous! What better way for you to jump right into the blue trend in decorating. These will be incredible whether you display them all together in one place or scatter them about. Someone spent years at and put in a lot of love into gathering these beauties. Please see below for list and sizes. Niloak is a line of pottery which was produced in Benton, Arkansas by Eagle Pottery Company. Eagle was found in 1890s by Charles Dean Hyten and his brothers. By 1904 Eagle was the largest pottery-ware business in the Benton area. Then in 1909 Arthur Dovey joined Hyten, by then the sole owner, to develop an operation to produce art pottery. Thus, began Niloak. The name Niloak is the spelling of kaolin reversed. Kaolin is the main ingredient of porcelain. Niloak was and is best known for their Swirl pottery resembling marbled paper. Then in 1932 Niloak transitioned from hand thrown products to slip-cast and mold-pressed production which was spearheaded by Stoin M. Stoin. These 62 Hywood shapes were simply marked on the bottom Niloak. Beginning in 1939 new shapes were added that provided a lip and the bottoms of pieces were able to be glazed. Because of the war effort many materials were regulated which were used in the Niloak glazes and clay, so the recipes were reformulated. After the war regular production resumed and new bright glazes were used. By the end of 1947 Niloak was no more. List of pottery items with sizes: • Southern belle planter 10 H x 8 W x 8 D inches • Dutch shoe gloss glaze 2.25 H x 2.25 W x 4.5 D inches • Winged Victory swirl vase 6.5 H x 3.75 W x 3.75 D inches • 2-handled baskets 3.25 H x 3 W x 3 D inches • Rocking horse planter...

Rosenthal porcelain charger of Mid Summer Night's Dream motif by Bjørn Wiinblad from the 1970s. Lovely and fun interpretation of a scene from Shakespeare's play of reposing nude on t...

Roseville Pottery ceramic double bud vase in Magnolia pattern on brown background is marked with molded "Roseville U.S.A. 186 4 ½" on the bottom. Magnolia pattern was introduced in ...

This striking XXL ceramic bowl centerpiece features a bold geometric design, reminiscent of the iconic designs by ICS and Gambone. The shallow, wide form showcases a rich, dark glaze...

Mata Ortiz Black on Black Signed Nicolas Silveira Pottery Vase in the Manner of Southwestern Native American Works C1920 Measures - 4.75"H x 6.2...

Mid Century Modern ceramic vase features an abstract motif in Burgundy red glaze, sponged on in free-flowing patterns and outlined with gold, on light green background. The decor ap...

An exceptionally rare and sculptural Spanish papier-mâché jar from the early 19th century, originally intended to mimic the form and presence of traditional olive oil or wine vessels...

A striking and exceptional Eichwald secessionist Art Nouveau pedestal centerpiece Majolica pottery bowl dating from the early 20th century. The shallow rounded bowl shaped top stands...

A massive Ban Chiang culture painted pottery vessel, circa 300 BC, Thailand. The large storage jar painted with a bold spiral pattern in red ochre on a b...

A handsome pair of English Staffordshire pottery decorative animal sculptures, finely modeled and colored as lions with recumbent lambs. Decorated 'in the round' - decoration to fro...

Stunning example of a pair of English Minton porcelain three branch candelabra, each modelled as a group of Cherubs standing on naturalistic base above an elaborate reeded socle with lavish decoration depicting gilt framed medallions with hand paintings of still life of flowers within pink hanging swags, ending on a circular stepped base. Circa third quarter of the Nineteenth Century, possibly earlier Exquisitely decorated in colours of turquoise on white glazed ground with lavish gold highlights. Condition: Good condition for such early pieces with no losses, no discoloring anywhere. Typically unmarked as pieces of this early period. Parts are constructed by bolting together. Height: (entire as image one, an impressive) 14.5" (36.5cm). Diameter: (at base) 4.5” (11.5cm). Location: Dublin City, Ireland. Affordable fixed price Worldwide Store to door shipping. Provenance: From the Collection of Kenneth Neame...

A stylish vintage British studio pottery twin handled vessel by Colin Pearson. The vessel is made in porcelain and is of cylindrical shape with ...

A fantastic vintage Boho sculpture. A chic little egg shaped creature on long legs. Adorable. A great way to add a flash of whimsey to any etagere or coffee table. Acquired from a Pa...

Tokoname is a region located in Aichi Prefecture. It is a pottery production center with a very old history in Japan (around the 12th century). These jars were probably fired during...

1960s Gainey ceramics pottery cobalt Blue AC 12 architectural planter pot La Verne California. Measures: 12 x 13 diameter. Planter Pot garden patio home. Gainey Pottery. Signed under...

French vintage ceramic pitcher vase by Vallauris. Abstract face like decor with umber, dark green and midnight blue brush strokes on crisp white base. Signed under base. Beautiful vi...

Beautiful rare Sculptural ceramic vase circa 1970's Ikebana style beautiful glaze and condition.

Large 19thc Design shell pattern sponge ware mixing bowl in fine condition.

Antique 19th century Portuguese Majolica Palissy style plate with large snake and large lizard searching through mossy tuft, signed Jose Alves Cunha (...

AMBIANIC presents Modernist Studio Art Pottery Blue Vase  Stamped BAR 5 diameter x 5 h Preowned vintage Refer to images

It is used in Japan. It seems to be in the Edo period (1700s-1800s). But details are unknown. The unique distorted shape is beautiful. The color and balance of the glaze are al...

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...

Claude Conover vase, ceramic, signed. Large hand built stoneware vase decorating with hatching and scratching patterns. An incised line divides the two patterns. These decorative ele...

Large patinated Chinese Sang de Boeuf with Flambe glazed bowl, signed, early 20th century. A heavy, thick-bodied earthenware bowl with great color likely used for utilitarian purpose...

Lee Rosen for Design Technics Incised and Slip Decorated Abstract Design Vase, ca 1950s This is a gorgeous and unique Design Technics vase by Lee Rosen that features a biomorphic sh...

Rare Modernist vase with complex textured glazes, scraffito, and gilt decor was created by Fratelli Fanciullacci for Elbee Imports. Top and bottom parts of the vase are decorated wi...

A 19th century glazed pottery Yorkshire dog sculpture, hand painted in white with gilt, orange and black accents, mid-19th century, Staffordshire, Englan...

Late 19th century hand-painted Italian urns. The urns depict men, women, and angles in the ocean. The colors are soft but the handlers are painted in green and black in snack pattern...

one of a kind... Ceramica PONZA Italy Wine Pitcher Jug Vallauris Picasso Style 1950s / 1960s Ø 16cm ~ Ø max 24cm ~ weight: 1178grs Ponza is one ...

Aldo Londi Mid-Century Bitossi Rimini Blue Pottery Vase for Raymor Paper label on bottom. Painted on bottom "1578 Italy"

A wonderful period Tang Dynasty Pottery Figure of a Fat Lady. Tomb Pottery China Height: 15 Inches No TL Test A COA by Avantiques will accompany the sale of this item. Condition: Ve...

Beautiful hand-turned geometric blackware vase by Oscar Quezada, circa 1990s. The exquisite piece made of naturally black clay has a unique geometric des...

Circa 1950 Hand Thrown Japanese Ikebana Vase by Fujihira. Fantastic form and good condition with no damage.