1890s Decorative Objects

A charming antique Art Nouveau papier-mâché box, beautifully hand-painted with a delicate botanical composition. The lid features finely rendered white blossoms intertwined with blue...

Large Art Nouveau enameled glass vase by Legras, France, 1890s. Made of hand-blown blue glass in the shape of a cylinder with a swirling finish on its outer face. Carefully hand-pain...

The box is modelled in the form of a Walnut beautifully crafted to be expected by this venerable silversmith. The box is hinged in full working order and retaining it's lavishly gil...

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

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...

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

French Art Nouveau centerpiece planter by Victor SAGLIER, 12 rue d'Enghien , Paris, France, ca.1890. Silverplate metal. Black patina in the hollows to accentuate the reliefs. Height ...

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

Pair of Majolica Flowers & Leaves signed Luneville Cache Pots Circa 1890, H / 7 inches , D / 9 inches by 7 inches.

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

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...

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 ...

French Gilt Bronze Mounted Cut Crystal Grand Piano Form Hinged Jewelry Box This antique French hinged box is formed in the shape of a grand pian...

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...

Beautiful metal tray or catchall to hold quills. Made of cast Iron, has some nice patina, but this is old-age. A beautiful piece for your desk or any room. It was made for the 100th ...

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

Antique French Vineyard Grape Hod Wine Bucket Winery RED Urn Fireside Box c1890. Direct from France, a wonderful antique metal grape hod or “hotte”, with stunning hand painted Frenc...

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...

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...

French Faience Wall Pocket Anchor signed FF Desvres Fourmaintraux, Circa 1890.  

A truly fabulous late nineteenth century jewelry box made from a fine example of malachite, the first image is the most true colour in person. The Malachite during this era was ag...

Hallmarked in London in 1899 by Henry Stuart Brown this handsome Victorian antique sterling silver cigar box is of a plain, rectangular form with a ...

A finely cast bronze sculpture depicting a standing female nude, created by the German sculptor Peter Breuer (1856–1930). Executed in Berlin around 1890, this work shows Breuer’s cha...

An absolutely stunning large antique Viennese sterling silver pill box made from a hefty gauge of Austrian silver. All sides are decorated with a white guilloche enamel showcasing...

Elegant French bronze letter rack, late 19th century. The openwork design features intricate Gothic Revival motifs with stylized foliage, quatrefoils, and decorative details, complem...

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...

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...

Small Majolica white swan jardinière signed Jerome Massier Vallauris, circa 1890.

Charming late 19th-century French stationery or letter box, cleverly designed in the form of a stack of antique leather-bound books. This trompe-l’œil piece was crafted with great at...

Huge Antique French Bronze Roman Soldier Sculpture by Picault

A striking and finely crafted pair of six-light candelabra in silver-plated nickel silver (marked "N.S."), attributed to the esteemed Swedish retailer and silversmith A.G. Dufva. The...

Elegant French picture frame dating from the late 19th century, circa 1890, made during the Napoleon III period. The frame is crafted in wood and adorned with finely cast gilt bronze...

Antique European rural bucket in wood and iron, 1890s Beautiful patina and wrought iron handle.

A very fine and elegant Hungarian porcelain twin handled vase with floral reticulated designs and contrasting blue glazed panelling by renowned maker Zsolnay and dating from around 1...

A gorgeous antique French hand forged hammered copper cache pot or jardiniere from Avignon, France, circa 1890. It has been professionally polished and lacquered. This beautiful piec...

Victorian Period, Continental Silver (.800), heart-form trinkets box, having a hinged lid, Germany, Ca. 1895, Ludwig Neresheimer - maker. The box lid depicts a pastoral scene - A man...

the hand-carved and finely detailed recumbent mother Retriever with raised head and glass eyes giving a direct gaze to a distant object; wearing a knotted leash attached to a thick c...

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...

Wonderful and large original antique sculpture of a beautiful chimpanzee / ape. Over the years we have owned and sold a fair number of beautiful ...

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, ...

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

Large 19th Century Majolica wheat vase jardiniere with birds signed Delphin Massier. The Massier are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. The Massier family p...

This charming 19th-century Black Forest decorative box is beautifully hand-carved in solid wood, featuring detailed floral and foliate motifs throughout. The lid is adorned with an i...

A beautiful antique storage box, made of bamboo, beautifully decorated with plates of gracefully embossed copper. The chest was probably made in Japan, for the European/French market...

A very fine Aesthetic Movement Royal Worcester twin handled vase hand painted with floral designs dated 1899. The small, elegant porcelain vase stands raised on a square pedestal bas...

A beautiful pair of ceramic majolica vases with bronze base, made by the French brand Sarregumines. The ceramic part is nicely designed with special colors. The bronze base is gilde...

19th Century French Majolica Purple Flower Delphin Massier. The Massier family are known for the quality of their unique enamels and paintings. They produced an incredible whole rang...

1900 Japanese Satsuma porcelain huge vase with Samurai scenes.

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

French Majolica pink parrot tulip Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890.

A Late 19th Century Indian hardwood carved Camel Table. Octagonal table top with floral design atop the camels back. Raised on a naturalistic plinth...

A late 19th century-early 20th century carousel zebra by eminent creater Karl Muller in carved, painted wood. Ex-coll. Muller/Thummel studio in Molbitz, Ge...

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...

A very stylish and elegant Hungarian porcelain vase hand painted with Islamic influence floral designs by renowned maker Zsolnay and dating from...

A deep carved large giltwood altar vase, probably German, in the baroque style, but dating to the latter half of the 19th century. The vase is carved with a flat back, so would have ...

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...

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A French Ormolu and Patinated-Bronze ‘Chariot’ Three-pieces Clock Garniture Attributed to François Linke (1855 - 1946), Paris, Late 19th/ Century The clock representing a putto on ...

An exceptional, fine and impressive antique Victorian English sterling silver and enamel vesta case; an addition to our range of collectable silver cases. This exceptional antique...