1890s Decorative Objects

Antique Bronze Bull by Isidore Bonheur (1827–1901), Cast by Peyrol Foundry, France, Late 19th Century. A striking antique bronze sculpture of a bull by renowned French animalier scu...

A rare and stylish Burmantofts Faience art pottery vase decorated with sun burst patterning and with a saffron glazed finish dating from around 1890. This stunning and elegant lightl...

French Art Nouveau Inkwell by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat, France, circa 1890. A rare and exquisite Art Nouveau inkwell by renowned French ceramist Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910). This finely crafted piece showcases Dalpayrat’s signature red copper-glazed stoneware, especially rich and luminous near the base. Elegantly mounted in pewter, the design exemplifies the organic flow and refined detail of the Art Nouveau period. Dimensions: Height: 3.54 in. (9 cm) Diameter: 5.12 in. (13 cm) Materials: Stoneware with pewter mount Condition: Excellent+++++, museum-quality preservation Markings: Incised signature "Dalpayrat 1500" under the base (see photo) This inkwell is a collectible example of French ceramic art at the turn of the century—perfect for collectors of Art Nouveau, 19th-century French ceramics, or the works of Dalpayrat. Adrien Dalpayrat (1844–1910): A Pioneer of French Ceramic Innovation Adrien Dalpayrat was a French ceramicist and researcher who played a key role in the revival of stoneware at the end of the 19th century. Born in 1844 in Limoges, Dalpayrat studied drawing and porcelain painting in his hometown before beginning his professional career at the Jules Vieillard faience factory in Bordeaux. There, he met his wife, Marie Tallerie, with whom he had two sons—Albert and Adolphe—who would later become his primary collaborators. Throughout his early career, Dalpayrat worked for several major ceramic manufacturers, including Ashwin (Valentine), Fouquet (Toulouse), François Blanc (Monaco), and Léon Sazerat (Limoges). In 1889, seeking greater independence, he moved to the Paris region and established his own studio in Bourg-la-Reine. Collaborations and Artistic Evolution Dalpayrat’s creative vision expanded through his collaboration with sculptor Alphonse Voisin-Delacroix. Together, they explored neo-Gothic and Palissy-inspired motifs, creating a remarkable ceramic bestiary. Following Voisin-Delacroix’s death in 1893, Dalpayrat partnered with Adèle Lesbros, which marked a shift in his work toward simpler, more refined vase forms influenced by Japonism. Japanese art had been introduced to France during the 1867 Universal Exhibition, but it wasn’t until the 1878 Exhibition, particularly through the ceremonial stoneware used in the Japanese tea ceremony, that Japonism truly captivated French artists. This influence led Dalpayrat to create vessels with organic, vegetal, and animal-inspired forms. Technical Mastery: The Secrets of Copper Red Among all the ceramists of his time who sought to replicate the elusive Chinese “sang de boeuf” (oxblood) glaze, Adrien Dalpayrat was arguably the most successful. He didn’t simply reproduce the legendary copper red—he transformed it. By manipulating glaze thickness, firing temperature, atmosphere, and copper oxide content, he developed a unique palette of flamed and mottled red glazes that became his signature: the renowned Dalpayrat red. He further enriched his pieces by introducing streaks and inclusions of turquoise, blue, green, and yellow—freeing the red glaze from monochromy and turning it into an expressive, living surface. His work pushed stoneware beyond function into expressive art, merging form and glaze in bold, sculptural harmony. Beyond Ceramics: Bronze Mounts and Architectural Works Dalpayrat also collaborated with renowned jewelers such as Ernest Cardeilhac and Keller to produce pieces mounted in gilt bronze, blending ceramics with decorative arts at the highest level. In an effort to make his work more accessible, he opened a second faience workshop focused on simpler, more affordable pieces inspired by Nevers and Rouen ware. However, this venture faced financial difficulties and closed by 1900. The main family studio followed in 1906 as the popularity of Art Nouveau declined. Dalpayrat then returned to Limoges, devoting his final years to painting and drawing until his death in 1910. Legacy and Recognition Despite financial struggles during his lifetime, Dalpayrat’s ceramics were widely acclaimed at major international exhibitions: Bronze medal, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago (1893) Silver medal, Antwerp International Exhibition (1894) Gold medal, Exposition Universelle, Paris (1900) Today, his work is part of prestigious museum collections. In 2020, the Petit Palais in Paris acquired a large bird motif vase created in collaboration with Voisin-Delacroix, now on view in Room...

Lovely antique weathered solid cement garden statue of a woman in a thoughtful pose, circa 1890-1910. She displays the patina of many years spent in an English garden. With her pens...

Bottle Decanter made in yellow amber glass enameled with flowers and a butterfly by Emile Gallé in the 1890s. Engraved signature. Perfect condition. Exceptional enamel. He...

French purple Majolica Cache Pot Delphin Massier circa 1890. Height / 5.8 inches. Diameter / 6 inches.

Antique Junghans Brass and Walnut Wood Alarm Clock – Pre-1900, Roman Numerals, Dual Subdials, Decorative Ring Top. Identical model exhibited at Canadian Museum of History. Model and variants illustrated in the 1898 Junghans Grossuhr Catalogue, page 29. Step back in time with this exquisite antique alarm...

French Art Nouveau vase by François-Théodore LEGRAS, Cristallerie de Saint-Denis, France, 1890s. Blown glass vase ribbed inside. Clear glass becoming more and more purple towards the...

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) Miniature baluster shape vase in opaque pink tinted glass and painted enamel applied in cabochons. Byzantine-inspired design hand-painted in polychrome enamel...

Daum Nancy bonbonnière "Cyclamens" circa 1898 A "Cyclamens" multi-layered opalescent glass bonbonniere Acid-etched and enameled design of cyclamen flowers on a frosted pink and gree...

Large French Majolica tulip Cache Pot Jérôme Massier Circa 1890 Height / 7 inches. Diameter / 10 inches.

This is a good quality hand made hardwood lidded box with fine quality hand carved floral themes, which we date to the late 19th C / early 20th C Art Nouveau period, Circa 1900. The...

A stylish Burmantofts Faience art pottery vase decorated in ox blood red glazes and dating from around 1890. The earthenware flask shaped vase stands on a wide round foot rim with a ...

Very impressive large figure of a Mastiff Bronze Dog , It is finely detailed. The clasp holding the chain on the dog's collar is also cast bronze. Finished in a dark brown patina, ...

Large French Black Forest wood box, circa 1900. 11.8 by 7.3 inches , H / 5.3 inches. Music instruments Jewel box.

19th century Antique French Majolica Barbotine ceramic wall pocket flower vase "Confetti" . Direct from FRANCE, gorgeous hand painted design on ...

Exceptionally rare silver overlay vase by Alvin Mfg Co. of Providence Rhode Island from the late 19th century. This vase is a tour de force of Art Nouveau silver work on glass. The intricate sterling floral base design is overlaid onto the emerald green glass and is finely etched and detailed. Then, above these swirling Art Nouveau florals which wrap around the vase, are vines sprouting three dimensional blown out poppies throughout. Even the vines are treated in three dimensions as they wrap around the central cartouche (conjoined Victorian monogram...

A tall and elegant Burmantofts Faience art pottery solifleur vase decorated in bright turquoise glazes dating from around 1890. This stunning lightly potted earthenware vase stands o...

This stunningly rendered Sumida Gawa Pottery Vase in Vermillion Red Glaze W/Clustered Sculptural Primates originates from Japan, Circa 1890. Features a vermillion red glaze with a vi...

Large rare French Majolica swan vase signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Height / 23.3 inches. 16 inches by 12 inches. At the end of 19th century, Choisy le roi was one of the most im...

A rare and exceptional Burmantofts Faience art pottery Parti Ware vase decorated with tube lined floral panels and dating from around 1895. This stunning lightly potted earthenware v...

A large rectangular box formed from green opaline crystal, its shape defined by flat planes and chamfered corners that produce an octagonal profile when viewed from above. The hinged...

Rare French Majolica asparagus tureen circa 1890. Platter & tureen.

French Majolica Candelstick signed HB Choisy Le Roi circa 1890.

Exceptional vibrant pink floral enamelled basket box and fitted cover with orate bent metal (bronze) fitments with fine detaileled leaf patterns by Moser c 1895. An amazing high quality piece decorated in polychrome enamel posies of flowers, a rare shape with elongated rounded lid and base mounted on bronze bent metal feet and side handles - Often boxes like this show stress on the metal hinges and catches -due to the weight of the glass - but this has been well protected for 130 years and is in amazing condition. Possibly this was originally meant as a sugar casket...

A beautiful bronze box, decorated in renaissance style with putti and decorative ornaments. The box is in good condition, key is missing. Beautiful colour and patina. Dimensions: ...

An antique large Spanish terracotta olive oil handled jar or vase, handmade towards the end of the 19th C. or beginning of the 20th C. The outside features the natural earth-ware c...

19th Century French Faience egg basket signed Desvres Fourmaintraux.

Fine Galle Cameo glass cabinet vase, with lavender cameo floral decoration, signed in the glass. Measure: The opening is 1.75" diameter.

Rare spectacular 19th Century French Majolica Pedestal Column With 3 Elephants and leaves.

Charming Majolica vase with a rooster and hen against a trunk signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Reference / A similar example of this piece page 83 "Barbotines de la Cote d 'Azur"...

Late 19th Century Tiger Oak Horner Tall Case Grandfather Clock Elliot Movement Dimensions : 24" Wide X 17.5" Deep X 105.25" Tall This stunning Grandfather clock was made in the lat...

French Majolica cat with mandolin pitcher with blue ribbon, circa 1890.

English Victorian Classical sterling silver picture frame, 1896. Plain and flat rectangular surround with wire scroll side mounts and crown. With beveled glass, silk lining, and pain...

This is a large French bronze sculpture of Vercingetorix with his son by Emile Laporte (1858 - 1901), circa 1890 in date. The standing figure of Vercingetorix wearing a winged hel...

A mantel clock in reddish- brown figured wood veneer with dore mounts in the baroque style. The gilt metal dial with enamel numerals, the case with dore scrolled acanthus leaf frame ...

19th-century small square Majolica floral jardinière Onnaing. Sand background.

A good antique French cast bronze sculpture bust of Ludwig Van Beethoven, circa 1890. The bronze sculpture bust depicting the celebrated German composer & pianist; Ludwig Van Beethov...

Émile Gallé (1846-1904) Miniature baluster shape vase in opaque pink tinted glass and painted enamel applied in cabochons. Byzantine-inspired design hand-painted in polychrome enamel...

Delightful and finely detailed cold-painted Vienna bronze figurine depicting two young birds perched on a large feather. Dating to circa 1900, this charming piece exemplifies the exq...

French three piece dore bronze mounted and champleve Garniture set with gilt gold design details. Each piece is in great condition with wear approp...

Original child figure mannequin on a wooden fully adjustable stand in a very good original condition, France, 19th century. Beautiful children's mode...

This tramp art picture frame was handcrafted and handcarved in the last decades of the 19th century. It is decorated with for pointed stars, square and rectangular pyramids, lozenge...

Antique Chinese Qing dynasty (1644-1911) late 19th century bottle vase. The vase with a red crackle glaze to the outisde and a cream crackle glaze to the interior. The vase of bottle...

Extraordinary pair of fine glazed porcelain Foo dogs came to us out of an estate here in Savannah, Georgia, belonging to an old general that long ago brought them from Thailand. Used...

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

With a floral bow over an enameled clock face signed Tiffany And Co. Set in a conforming bronze case with leaf and floral decoration.

Of Classic vessel form, with an oval, splayed foot, narrow, waisted body and wide, flaring mouth. Very heavy and archaist vessel with lucky beetles around the sides.    

19th Century Large French Majolica Blackberries Square Cache Pot. Height / 9 inches. 11.5 by 9.3 inches.

Delphin Massier French Majolica figural vase which features an exquisitely colourful rooster / cockerel, standing in front of a bamboo-effect vase. Colouration: yellow, teal blue gre...

A fine quality antique Russian Imperial silver tea caddy, engraved in the Chinoiserie style, by Gustav Klingert, Moscow, dated 1894. Gu...

A pair of English brass candlesticks with a heavy Morrocan influence. Profusely engraved in super fine detail. Removable tops.

19th Majolica chestnut tureen signed Sarreguemines. rare Bag trompe L'oeil.

Small French Majolica Swan Jardiniere Circa 1890. Height / 4 inches. Lenght / 5.2 by 2.5 inches.

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Victorian Period, sterling silver mounted on velvet (and having a leather back) picture frame, Birmingham, England, year-hallmarked for 1899, Synyer and Beddoes - makers. Measures 6 ...

Elegant and rare Majolica stork with a bamboo vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels an...

Paul Dachsel was the son-in-law of Alfred Stellmacher, the founder of Amphora Pottery company in Turn-Teplitz, then in Austria. Very little is known or was written about Dachsel. He ...

Hallmarked in London in 1891 by John Henry Rawlings, this very handsome, Victorian, Antique Sterling Silver Tea Caddy, is plain in design, octagonal in shape and with reed borders. T...

Classic 1890s black forest Brienz wood carved inkwell in form of a Bear. Nice addition to your room or just for use it on your desk. Made of hand carved wood and glass eyes. Found at...