Terracotta Decorative Objects

A rare and extremely decorative 18th C. Terracotta vessel from the region of La Rioja in central Spain. Likely used to transport wine by traders. Heavily patinated with beautiful s...

A most elegant and high quality French 19th century Louis XVI st. Terra Cotta statue. This stunning double sided statue is raised on its original rectangular shaped and mottled dark ...

Julien Dillens (Belgian 1849-1904), 'Bacchus', 1881, patinated terracotta, bust depicting the Greek god of wine, also known as Dionysus, signed to right of figure, on a peach marble ...

Terracotta bust depicting noblewoman, marble base, 19th century, France The refined bust, made of terracotta, depicts a noblewoman dressed according to the fashion of the mid-eighte...

19th century French monumental terracotta cobalt blue glazed vase-urn This elegant palace sized French cobalt blue glazed terracotta floor vase from the 19th century, is a stunn...

Monumental terracotta/earthenware vase fully glazed in dusty grey and caramel tones. Decorated with hand-painted flowers. Designed and manufactured by Knabstrup in Denmark during the...

An exceptional monumental late 19th century majolica urn inspired by the grandeur of classical antiquity. Executed in a striking blue and whi...

Italian Glazed Terracotta Fish Sculpture. Offered is an amazing large multicolored Italian glazed terra cotta fish sculpture. This very detailed fish sculpture is beautifully designe...

Francisco Trêpa was born in Lisbon in 1995, where he lives and works. Trêpa was awarded with, among other prizes and recognitions, MUSEU BORDALO PINHEIRO residency funding.

This is a beautiful 20" tall art pottery Op Art Brutalist floor vase, made in Austria in the 1970s. Crafted from terracotta ceramic, it features a decorative textured relief surface ...

A beautiful large scale French 19th century patinated terracotta statue of a maiden. The two piece statue is raised by a rectangular base where the maiden stands. She wears sandals a...

Vintage 1980s Studio Pottery Vase, Sculptural Head Form with Green Glazed Face, Terracotta Art Object, Decorative Ceramic Design, Gift Idea This vintage studio pottery vase from the...

Large decorative 19th century sculpture Large decorative 19th century sculpture. In very good condition with no repairs. Measurements: 50x37x25 cm

A monumental antique Doulton Lambeth terracotta garden urn. This urn has an interesting and intricate design, decorated with applied floral garlands, with the makers stamp inside the...

A rare and delightful Art Deco Austrian art pottery figure of a cupid by renowned Viennese artist, designer, ceramist, potter and metalworker Walter Bosse (Austrian, 1904-1979) and b...

The Vase is in Pottery. It is cover up with sea shells. Grey Color. It has been done in France, circa 1970.

Venus Seated In Terracotta 19th Century The 19th-century terracotta seated Venus is a remarkable and delicately crafted piece of art. This terracotta sculpture, signed by Falconet, s...

A striking pair of English classical terracotta garden urns, richly ornamented and raised on substantial square plinth bases These are the absolute perfection for achieving the class...

Sculpture of an English mastiff or bulldog in polychrome terra cotta with eyes made of sulphide. This is a beautiful work in the spirit of the famous Goldsheider Factory from the end...

Terracotta model of a single hand by Jean Marais. Circa 1970.

Italian Majolica "Castelli" 20th century Terracotta plate representing "Aquarius" zodiac sign Measures: 30cm x 15cm Hand made Perfect conditions.

Fra Mattia Della Robbia (Firenze 1468-1534) Saint Joseph Terracotta Tuscany, around 1505-1510 55 x 40 x 30 cm Marco della Robbia the Younger (April 6, 1468 in Florence - 15...

Small white rituals vase by Lisa Geue Dimensions: D 17 x W 16 x H 16 cm Materials: Terracotta, Kaolin wash, Shino glazes. Non-functional. By researching ancient and indigenous ...

A striking and beautifully proportioned 19th-century Italian amphora, hand-thrown in terracotta and finished in a rich ochre-amber glaze that radiates warmth and character. Standing ...

A Large 19th C. Terracotta vessel from Calanda, Spain. Originally used for the storage/transportation of wine/olive oil. Heavily patinated terracotta with pale tones.

Large Italian Glazed Terracotta Zebra Sculpture. Offered is a beautiful Italian Hollywood Regency glazed terra cotta black and white standing zebra sculpture marked Italy. This lovel...

Elegant French Chinoiserie style terracotta figure of a lute playing musician mounted on a lovely carved walnut base. With a wonderful hand carved matching wood finial. 35 inches h...

An expressive biomorphic sculpture executed in warm terracotta, its abstracted female form reduced to a sequence of flowing curves and sculptural voids. The composition is characte...

Impressive pair of antique Chinese bronze vases, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, each featuring an elaborate raised-relief dragon decoration and an architectural silho...

An Important Pair of Louis XV Period French Ormolu Three Light Candelabra with 18th Century Chinese Foo Dogs An important pair of Louis XV period French ormolu three light candelabra, each centered by an 18th century Chinese terracotta foo dog mounted within an elaborate arrangement of mercury gilt bronze branches. The opposing male and female figures are modeled seated with raised heads, open mouths, exposed teeth, curled ears, and defined facial features. Their dark brown terracotta bodies are hand engraved with linear detailing through the fur and musculature, while small enamel accents are applied around the brows, necks, shoulders, and haunches. Each figure rests on a shaped gilt bronze platform surrounded by scrolling Rococo ornament. From behind the figures rise three asymmetrically arranged ormolu branches formed as curved stems with applied leaves. Each branch terminates in a foliate candle nozzle above a spreading arrangement of modeled leaves and berries. The composition combines Chinese ceramic figures with French mid 1700s Parisian gilt bronze mounts, a form of luxury decorative mounting associated with French interiors of the Louis XV period. The ormolu structure is assembled from numerous separately cast sections, consistent with the construction of French gilt bronze objects of the 18th century. The bases are built from individual scrolling elements joined around an upper platform, with projecting feet formed from molded C scrolls, leaf forms, and pierced sections. The branches are likewise cast in separate lengths and joined at structural points around the central figure. Large acanthus leaves wrap around the curved stems, while smaller leaves and buds appear at the junctions. The candle nozzles are cast with raised Rococo foliage and fluted vertical divisions. Examination of the undersides reveals visible sand casting texture, surface irregularities, and unevenness associated with period bronze casting methods. These areas were not intended for display and retain evidence of the casting and finishing process that is less visible on the worked exterior surfaces. The original surface is mercury gilded, or ormolu, the traditional French method in which a gold and mercury amalgam was applied to bronze before heating removed the mercury and left the gold bonded to the surface. The remaining gilding follows the modeled contours of the cast bronze, including the recessed veins of the leaves, molded borders of the bases, and raised details of the candle cups. Variations in the surface and areas of wear allow the underlying bronze to appear in places, while the protected recesses retain deeper gilding. The combination of separately cast components, hand chased surfaces, mercury gilding, and visible sand casting beneath the bases corresponds with Parisian bronze production of the mid 1700s. The Chinese terracotta figures date to the 18th century and were incorporated into the French mounts as central sculptural elements. Each foo dog is separately modeled and hand finished, with incised lines defining the body, legs, tail, and facial features. The male and female figures form a related opposing pair rather than exact duplicates. Their individual modeling, dark fired surface, engraved decoration, and applied enamel details remain clearly visible against the surrounding ormolu. The French bronze mounts were designed around the dimensions of the Chinese figures, with the branches rising behind and around each animal while leaving the bodies exposed from multiple viewpoints. The pairing of 18th century Chinese figures...

18th Century Neapolitan Crèche Figure of Elderly Woman in traditional Italian garments. Figures were dressed in richly detailed versions of ev...

A charming and most decorative true pair of Flemish late 17th century Neo-Classical st. Terra Cotta statues of Leda and Ganymede. Each statue is raised on a square Terra Cotta base w...

Charming Art Nouveau bust "Fleur des champs" by A.J. Scotte, a young country girl in polychrome painted terracotta, France, circa 1900-1910. Signed, with title plaque and "Céramique ...

Hand painted terracotta and bronze clock design by Stanislaw Czapek for Friedrich Goldscheider. Austria, 1903. Vienna Secession. Goldscheider mark, signed Capeque. The Latin inscription on the front is from the famous poem "The Song of the Bell" by Friedrich Schiller...

Classic early 1960s Italian Boxer Majolica dog statue figurine. Nice addition to your room or entry hall. It is approx. 28.75" high, 18.5" wide and 8 inches deep. Made of Majolica ce...

Terracotta sculpture representing "The Bacchanals" after CLODION. This sculpture is in very good condition.

Spanish Ceramic Bowl with Green Bird Motif A Spanish earthenware bowl or decorative dish, painted in green on a cream ground. The shallow circular form has an unglazed terracotta ext...

A pair of hand-modeled terracotta guardian lions, each rendered in a classical recumbent pose with deeply carved manes and expressive, individually worked faces. One lion is alert a...

Sympoiesis no 103 vessel by Studio Viv Lee Unique and Signed Dimensions: W 20.5 x D 11.5 x H 31.5 cm Materials: terracotta, glaze All vessels are coil bu...

You are viewing a gorgeous English terracotta garden urn in the Regency manner Great for achieving that classical English garden look Wide planters features distinctive rams heads to...

Circa 1910 French Terra Cotta Bust After Venus De Milo. Beautiful piece purchased in France. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos or message us with questions.

More information coming soon… A large Biot jar (from Biot, France), measuring over 39 inches tall, with a diameter of 31 inches. The terracotta jar ha...

This pair of pug figurines is made of painted terracotta and was crafted in Italy in the 1950s. Sculpted with large, expressive eyes and a compact shape that hints at the ribs benea...

This is a rare lacquered terracotta Chinese figure in polychrome with floral decoration on a green background. It has the tiltin head. In its hands there is a little vase to contai...

An early 19th C. Black terracotta Cosi pot/vessel from the village of Quart, Catalonia. Originally used for the storage of wine and/or olive oil. Heavily patinated due to 200 years...

Terracotta finished stone composite sculpture of a young male nymph resting on a rock. Mounted on a round step molded base, French, mid-19th century.

Vintage Early 19th Century Terracotta Amphora Vase, Handcrafted Italian Jug with Two Handles, Rustic Rural Decor with Fine Lines, Gift Idea This vintage early 19th century terracott...

A wonderfully unique true pair of French 19th century Louis XVI st. Terra Cotta and Marseilles Pink marble busts. The busts are of a young boy and you...

This exceptional Pair of Urnes Vases second parts of the XIXs , Provenance Castle Near the district of Biarritz ! 1. Historical and cultural signifi...

TWENTIETH CENTURY TERRACOTTA COLUMNS. PAIR OF TERRACOTTA OR SIMILAR COLUMNS FROM THE 20TH CENTURY. VERY DECORATIVE. MEASURES. 70X30X30 WITHOUT SUPPORT. Good condition.

This antique terra cotta bust, dating to approximately 1910, depicts a debutante adorned in elaborate Victorian finery. The sculpture showcases intricate details, including a wide-br...

This sculpture is in terracotta. It is representing a women Head. It is dated XXth century.   

Intriguing bust of a young man made of rustic unglazed terra-cotta great eyes expression, looking forward. Beautiful object of art for display.

Vintage unglazed finely chizled terracotta sculpture / bust of a woman featuring extrodinary detail with flowing gown, ornamental collar, and hair partially wrapped in a veil. May be...

Pre-Columbian Earthenware Female Figure, Nayarit, Mexico A tall standing nude female figure of the San Sebastian Red type. The expressive face is adorned with ear ornaments and a sh...

Monumental 19th-century terracotta figural mantel clock modeled as an allegorical group representing Time and Cupid. The composition depicts a seated bearded male figure, identifiabl...

Guy Sydenham for Poole Pottery, A hand thrown clay terracotta studio vase. Signed and stamped shape number to the base. Guy Sydenham was a master potter for more than 50 years, reno...

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this antique well weathered circa 1900 late Victorian Terracotta bust...

Set of two Japanese handmade terracotta female sculptures with musical instruments, early 20th century. These beautiful sculptures are for indoor or outdoor use. Both pieces are in g...

Tall, slim terra cotta sculpture featuring two figures in an embrace. Wonderful rust finish over entire surface; illegibly signed to base. Large-scale piece that creates a dramatic c...