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Hollywood Regency Era Italian Terracotta Neoclassical Lion Figurine / Statue
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a handsome Hollywood Regency Era Italian white lion terracotta figurine. He is signed and numbered. It is in very good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$1,196 Sale Price
25% Off
18th Century Viennese Figural Porcelain Greek Mythology Group of Europa and Zeus
Located in Haarlem, NL
Beautiful large Greek mythology white porcelain figural group with Europa en Zeus.
I never came across such a large model and think it's impressive by size, details and color.
...
Category
Late 18th Century Austrian Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Höchst Style Porcelain Figurine of a Woman Sculpting a Bust
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage German porcelain figurine.
In the style of Höchst Porcelain.
In the form of a woman in toga sculpting a marble bust atop a plinth.
Signed in the plinth for the art...
Category
Early 20th Century German Rococo Revival Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Ceramic Sculpture, Curved, Standing Skeletal Spine With Metallic Black Glaze
Located in New York, NY
This Unique Hand Built Ceramic Sculpture is part of a series of works referencing the spine ("Rachis" in Latin). It is fired twice, the second time with a special platinum/metallic g...
Category
2010s American Organic Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Stoneware
Symbolist Cat
By Zsolnay
Located in Chicago, US
"It is easy to understand why the rabble dislike cats. A cat is beautiful; it suggests ideas of luxury, cleanliness, and voluptuous pleasures." - Charles Baudelaire
Iridescence, which changes in every angle of reflected light, is the perfect complement to a cat’s capricious nature. Zsolnay introduced its patented shiny metallic glaze, known as eosin, in 1893. The small family ceramics workshop begun in Pecs, Hungary by Miklos Zsolnay in 1853 had evolved into a world-class ceramics factory by this time. Zsolnay walked away with the Grand Prix at the 1878 World’s Fair in Paris for its art pottery. Under the stewardship of Vilmos Zsolnay...
Category
Early 1900s Hungarian Art Nouveau Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware, Porcelain
$7,000
Goldscheider Vienna Art Déco Figurine 'The Captured Bird', By Lorenzl, Ca. 1925
Located in Vienna, AT
One of the most popular and elegant models produced by Goldscheider Manufaktur Vienna:
Depiction of the dancer Niddy Impekoven (1904-2002) performing her dance ‘The Captured Bird’ in...
Category
1920s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of sculptures attributed to Guy Bareff in chamotte clay - 1970s - France
Located in Paris, FR
Set of two sculptures, in chamotte clay, 1970s.
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Dimensions :
Height : 51 cm
Depth : 17 cm
Width : 9cm
Approximative weight : 10 kgs
Attributed to Guy Bareff and in the spirit of th...
Category
1970s European Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Clay
19th Century Pair of Italian Terra Cotta Sphinxes - Antique Tuscan Sculptures
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An antique pair of Italian 19th-century sphinx statuettes handcrafted in terracotta, in good condition. The detailed Tuscan garden statues are laying on a volute base, and the wooden...
Category
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Antique Parian Ware Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman with Cornucopia
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique Parian Ware Bisque Porcelain Figure of a Classical Woman with Cornucopia & Wheat C1880
Measures- 13"H x 5.75"W x 4"D
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$440 Sale Price
20% Off
Vally Wieselthier Ceramic Head, Hand from Manhattan Wiener Werkstätte Showroom
Located in Sharon, CT
This head and hand are all that remain of Vally Wieselthier’s masterpiece installed at the Wiener Werkstätte America's Manhattan NYC showroom. For an en situ photo see: Ronald S. Lauder Neue Galerie...
Category
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large and Unique Gothic Revival Colored & Glazed Ceramic Pietà Sculpture / Group
Located in Lisse, NL
One of a kind and all handcrafted sculpture.
As many of you will know, the Pietà, depicts the body of Jesus on the lap of mother Mary after the crucifixion. Over the years we have seen this famous biblical scene portrayed in all kinds of materials, but this is the first time we have seen it in glazed and partially colored ceramic. The artist whom created this unique sculpture perfectly captured the sadness and despair of Mary and the disciples by her side. The care with which they are touching and holding the body of Christ also shows their love and affection for Jesus. Anyone who has ever lost a soul mate or a loved that really meant the world to them has an idea of what Mary and the disciples are going through here.
If you appreciate this unique religious art sculpture...
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Rare Set of 19th Century House of Commons Octagonal Tiles by Minton Hollins
By Minton
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
A rare set of mid 19th century House of Commons octagonal tiles by Minton Hollins (stamped), and another with a green passant guardant lion from the walls of the Victoria and Albert ...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Clay
Large Blanc de Chine Nymphenburg Figurine of Winter by Auliczek
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine antique Nymphenburg porcelain figurine.
By Nymphenburg Porcelain Manufactory.
Designed Dominikus Auliczek.
Modeled as an allegorical de...
Category
20th Century German Rococo Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Luxury Vase #27 "Roses Heart". Porcelain. Handmade design and crafted in Italy.
Located in San Miniato PI, IT
The heart collection is the result of the extravagant creativity of two innovative designers, who are inspired especially by the human body.
The heart collection is inspired by the ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain, Acrylic
$1,745 Sale Price / item
25% Off
Green and Gold Decorative Porcelain Fruit Signed by ML French Handmade Design
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
ML
Elegant porcelain ceramic fruit realised circa 1980
Green and gold ceramic glazes colors
Signed under the base
Original French mid-century design
Measures: Height ...
Category
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Samuel Mazy Glazed White & Pink Porcelain Cyclamen Sculpture
By Samuel Mazy
Located in Toronto, ON
Enhance your table with these delicate porcelain flowers by French artist Samuel Mazy, exclusive to Maison Nurita in Canada. Mazy has been working as a ceramist for nearly 20 years in Paris. He sculpts porcelain flowers to create poetic floral compositions. His work is directly inspired by the masters and manufacturers of Sevres Porcelain. This Cyclamen is handmade in hand painted glazed porcelain with copper leaves...
Category
2010s French Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Copper
Vintage Iridescent Ceramic Conch Shell
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Beautiful painted ceramic Conch Shell. Wonderful colors creating a spectrum of movement with visual impact.
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Pair of Vintage Bisque Porcelain Macaque Monkeys
Located in Chicago, IL
This delightful pair of white bisque porcelain long-tailed macaque monkeys brings charm and whimsy to any space. One monkey sits serenely, cradling a ripe peach in its delicate hands...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,400 / set
Staggeringly Unusual Abstract Feline Sculpture, Attributed Alessio Tasca, Italy
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Extraordinary ceramic feline sculpture attributed to Alessio Tasca of Nove, Italy
Strangely elongated neck, startled facial expression and erect tail ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Italian Mid-Century Glazed Porcelain Striding Snow Leopard manner of Capodimont
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Mid-Century porcelain sculpture of a snow leopard, mid-stride, with open mouth. (manner of Capodimonte)(Similar sculptures: GRS6248, GRS6249)
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Asian Temple Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Celebrate the spirit of ancient artistry with this Vintage Asian Temple Horse. Exquisitely crafted with graceful lines and intricate detailing, this sculptural figure reflects the ti...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$396 Sale Price
20% Off
Modern White Porcelain Piggy Bank "Drumbo" by Luigi Colani for Hochst
By Luigi Colani
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish modern white porcelain piggy bank "Drumbo" by Luigi Colani for Hochst, circa 1970s.
This piece is in overall excellent condition with ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$220 Sale Price
20% Off
Meissen Biscuit Figure of Dionysus
Located in New York, NY
Greek mythological figure of Dionysos, the god of the grape harvest. Youthful sensual portrayal of dionysus, beardless, holding grapes and staff.
Meissen, Marcolini period (1774-1814).
The Meissen Marcolini period is sought after by collectors. Named after Count Camillo Marcolini who served as director and perfected neoclassical style of Meissen forms...
Category
18th Century German Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Large Italian Ceramic Sitting Tiger Statue
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely large vintage Italian tiger statue. Hand painted ceramic. No chips or breaks.
Category
1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Spanish Pure Breed Sculpture, Haute École, Limited Edition
By Lladro
Located in New York City, NY
Limited edition High Porcelain sculpture of a Spanish pure breed horse carrying out a dressage exercise. Spanish Pure Breed - Haute École is a porcelain sculpture in a limited editio...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Mexican Tonala Pottery Hand Painted Bird Folk Art
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage Mexican Tonala hand painted pottery bird Folk Art.
Flora de la Cruz Acapulco Gro Mexico hand painted bird dove ceramic.
Warm earth tone polych...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Folk Art Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic, Pottery
Vintage Henriot Quimper France Faience Girl Figurine Bell
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Rare Henriot Quimper faience girl figurine that can be used as a bell is hand painted with traditional country style outfit with tall headdress. Forest green, egg yolk yellow, pale ...
Category
20th Century French Country Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Faience, Pottery
Glazed Pottery Bust of a Child Attributed to Jean Marie Camus, circa 1903
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A stunning antique continental, probably French, glazed art pottery bust of a child in the manner of renowned French sculptor Jean Marie Camus (1877-1...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Large Handmade Brutalist Stoneware Floor Lamp by Sejer Ceramics, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning handmade stoneware floor lamp in Brutalist style with abstract decoration made at the workshop "Sejer Keramik" in the 1960s. The lamp has been mounted with a handmade shade in white flax linen. Signed underneath "Sejer, Denmark".
Sejer Keramik was a pottery workshop located on the island of Funen, Denmark known for a small production of handmade rustic stoneware objects in the 1960s and 1970s. The wonderful unique stoneware lamps in brutalist style that is typical for Sejer is becoming increasingly popular on the design market.
Category
1960s Danish Brutalist Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
18th-century Chinese Export Porcelain Pair of Court Maiden Candlesticks
Located in Downingtown, PA
Chinese Export Porcelain pair of maiden candlesticks,
circa 1760-1775
A pair of large Chinese Export figures of standing maidens holding ...
Category
Late 18th Century Chinese Export Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Italian Industrial-Style Ceramic Vase / Sculpture by Alessio Tasca
Located in London, GB
Vintage industrial-style ceramic vase / sculpture by Alessio Tasca (circa 1970). Minimalist, abstract, U-shaped ceramic vase in a matte, sandy-coloured glaze with line motif from the...
Category
1970s Italian Industrial Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$1,439 Sale Price
20% Off
Royal Worcester Hadley Figure
Located in Cheshire, GB
Royal Worcester Hadley figure depicting a young girl leaning on a fence.
Dimensions:
Height 7 inches
Width 7.5 inches
Depth 6 inches.
Category
Late 19th Century British Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Royal Copenhagen Porcelain Bird Figurine-Blue Tit
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Royal Copenhagen porcelain of small bright and colorful bird figurine known as a Blue Tit. At the base is the Royal Copenhagen hallmark with the num...
Category
20th Century Danish Art Nouveau Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$236 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Meiji Kutani Model of a Recumbent Sleeping Cat Sculpture, 19th Century
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Sharing with you this amazing Japanese Kutani model of a recumbent sleeping cat, 19th Century. The details and facial expression are amazing. With enamel ribbon bow tied around its n...
Category
19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$3,363 Sale Price
20% Off
18th Century Italian Group, "Fleeing the Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius" in Pompeii
Located in valatie, NY
18th century Italian slipware decorated Pottery Group, "Fleeing the Eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD" in Pompeii resulting in the death of over 100 people.. No marks.
N.P. Trent has...
Category
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
English Staffordshire Ewe
Located in Tampa, FL
A 19th century antique English Staffordshire pastoral figurine. Ewe with confetti bocage.
Category
1890s English Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$425 / item
Porcelain Parrot Giulia Mangani for Oggetti Italy 1970s
Located in Hastings, GB
Beautiful hand painted porcelain parrot sculpture
This fabulous large sized tropical bird designed by Giulia Mangani for Oggetti, Italy circa 1970s
The porcelain piece is hand pain...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Contemporary Sculptural Hand-Built Multi-Shell Matte White Ceramic Pendant Lamp
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White bowerbird family is a contemporary sculptural multi-shell hand-built ceramic pendant lamp finished in a matte white glaze with a warm glow reflecting off of a round joyful form. Each shell is individually hand formed and unique, creating a pleasant rhythm when installed in multiples. The hand-built ceramic canopy, finials and socket cover add an enjoyable character.
Component dimensions and weight:
Shell: 4-6 diameter x 12-14 h in. / 10-13 diameter x 30-36 height cm
2 lbs / 1 kg each
Custom drop length, please specify
5 in. / 12.5 cm diameter ceramic canopy
Materials:
Shells, canopies, socket covers and finials in hand-built ceramic in a warm-white matte glaze, off-white nylon-covered SVT lamp wire, brushed brass hardware, and electrical components
Light source
1 x E-12 candelabra base per shell
25W incandescent lamp included
Compatible with LED replacement lamps
Additional info:
Each lamp is individually hand-built without using a mould to create an enjoyable uniqueness and spatial balance within each form. Variations in dimensions, forms, and finishes are expected.
The story:
White Bowerbird collection is from Courtship Behavior...
Category
2010s American Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
KPM Blanc de Chine Monkey Sculpture, Germany 1960s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Made by the KPM, Real Porcelain Factory in Berlin, Germany, this beautifully crafted figure features a monkey eating bananas. The attention to detail and fine glaze are outstanding. ...
Category
1960s German Hollywood Regency Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Aldo Londi for Bitossi (Italy) Vintage 1960s, 'Scavo' 15.5" XXL Ceramic Horse
By Aldo Londi, Bitossi
Located in NEWTOWN, AU
In 1921 Guido Bitossi founded the "Maioliche artistiche Guido Bitossi" factory, proposing a type of production linked to the tradition and classical styles of the past, combined with...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Figure Faun with Flute, Wedgwood, circa 1870
By Wedgwood
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
After the antique “Piping Faun” now in the Louvre Museum; the result of it being bought by Napoleon from the Borghese collection.
The "Piping Faun" is...
Category
1870s English Neoclassical Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
French Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture of A Woman with a Dog, by George Costes
Located in Toronto, CA
An extremely elegant Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture of a woman with her Borzoi dog, made in 1930 by Georges Coste.
Stamped on the base with the Susse Frères Foundry seal and signed Ge...
Category
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$960 Sale Price
40% Off
Scultura In Terracotta, Nudo di Giovane Donna, Art Deco, Scultore Italiano, XX.
Located in Breganze, VI
La categoria sculture antiche propone una Scultura in Terracotta, che rappresenta un Nudo di Giovane Donna,
realizzata nei primi anni del Novecento. Epoca anni Venti/Trenta del vent...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Pottery
Meissen Porcelain Boy with Dog Figure
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A fine antique German porcelain figure of a boy with a dog by world renowned makers Meissen and dating from the 19th century. The figure of a young boy in typical period dress stands...
Category
19th Century German Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture BrownColor Woman Head France 1980 Signed
Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR
Art Deco Terracotta Sculpture BrownColor Woman Head France 1980 Signed
Category
1980s French Romantic Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
$258 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Late 20th Century Asian Terra Cotta Tang Dynasty Horse
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Asian Horse. A chic replica from the Tang Dynasty era. Beautiful terra Cotta form with gorgeous white washed detail. Acquired from a Pal...
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Terracotta
Nymphenburg Limited Edition Skull - Hummingbird - hand painted Nr. 12/25
Located in München, Bavaria
Nymphenburg Porcelain limited edition skull - Hummingbird - attributed to the modern man that is no longer afraid of mento mori. This hand crafted and hand painted skull is a perfect...
Category
2010s German Organic Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
19th Century French Painted Faience Rooster with Vase Attributed to Comolera
Located in Dallas, TX
Add the charm of the French countryside to your home with this large, colorful and rare ceramic rooster sculpture. Crafted in France circa 1880 in the style of Paul Comolera or Louis...
Category
Late 19th Century French Country Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Faience, Majolica
Art Nouveau Bisque Porcelain Boy Figurine Lederhosen Octoberfest German, 1900
By Katzhütte
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Octoberfest Lederhosen boy figure handmade in Germany circa 1900s or older. A beautiful piece for any room. Handmade and hand painted in beautiful colors.
Category
Early 1900s German Art Nouveau Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large pair of Victorian seated Staffordshire spaniel dogs, having a large pair of antique Victorian seated spaniel dogs with matching white coats with gold detail with gold collars a...
Category
19th Century Victorian Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
English 1903 Terracotta, Oak and Bronze Wall Hanging Horse Signed J. Priestman
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English wall hanging terracotta and oak horse with bronze accents, signed J. Priestman Sculptor circa 1903 and titled The Count. Created in the early years of the 20th century, this wall hanging fixture features a black terracotta horse head on oval backplate, resting above a circular mirror with beveled edges and oak frame. The central section showcases bronze polo equipment...
Category
Early 20th Century English Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large German Shepherd Porcelain Figurine Dog Hutschenreuther
Located in Fort Washington, MD
Exquisite porcelain German Shepherd Dog, hand-Painted, very detailed.
has a glazed finished that gives the dog a very beautiful and sharp l...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$375 Sale Price
50% Off
Rosenthal Porcelain Figurine of a Poodle Dog
By Rosenthal
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Rosenthal porcelain figurine of a dog. It depicts a hand painted full of details tall poodle standing up with a green belt in his neck. The Rosenthal hallmark is below the ...
Category
20th Century German Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$308 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of White Glazed Spanish Ceramic Fruit
Located in New York, NY
Set of white glazed Spanish ceramic fruit. Five pieces of life size modeled fruit in shiny white glaze including apple, artichoke, lemon, orange and pear. Small nicks to glaze at bas...
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Large Ceramic Geisha Elcod, 1940 Cacciapuoti
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large ceramic Geisha Elcod 1940 Cacciapuoti, unique elegance, very beautiful colors, small chips.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$2,393 Sale Price
20% Off
Sweet Little Dog Italian Hand Painted Ceramic Money Box c1960s
Located in Rothley, Leicestershire
Adorable hand painted ceramic Italian money box from the 1960's
A joyful palette of colours brings this piece to life
Circa 1960's
Signed M33 Italy ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
French Trompe l’Oeil Majolica Glazed Cherry Branch Wall Plaque, signed F. Perrot
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A French Palissy majolica glazed hand painted wall plaque, signed by the artist, circa 1890-1900.
In the trompe l’oeil style of fool the eye, a dimensional mold showing a branching ...
Category
Late 19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Earthenware
Pastoral Group/Handkuss 'The Hand-kiss'
Located in Lantau, HK
Meissen, hard-paste porcelain, circa 1738-1740.
The Artist
The Meissen manufactory near the city of Dresden was founded by Augustus II (1670-1733), King of Poland and Electoral of Saxony, in 1710. It was the first factory in Europe to succeed in making white hard-paste porcelain. The early years of the Meissen production were focused on creating copies of Chinese porcelain. It was only when Kaendler began to work at Meissen in 1731 that the manufactory would break free from the influence of Asia and produce porcelain of true European character.
The Painting
A sculptor by training, Kaendler took over the direction of the manufactory in 1733. He is considered the key figure in the development of Meissen and the individual behind the transformation of the factory’s porcelain during the 18th century. Kaendler demonstrated his artistic ability by creating a variety of porcelain groups including the Italian Commedia dell’Arte, Pastoral and Crinoline groups, and Cris de Paris, which were met with widespread acclaim and made Meissen famous throughout all of Europe. Soon these porcelain figures would be used extensively alongside vases and other ornaments to decorate interiors.
Provenance
The themes of fête galante, pastoral idylls and masquerade themes, created by Jean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721), and then developed further by Francois Boucher (1703-1770) and Jean-Honoré Fragonard (1732-1806), depicting amorous scenes with dancers, women and shepherds engaged in frivolous pursuits, spread all over Europe during the first half of the 18th century. This is due to the French engraver Gabriel Huquier (1695-1747), who dedicated himself to images and engravings after Francois Boucher and Juste-Aurele Meissonnier (1695-1750), who fostered the concept of Rococo style, that brought about the new trend in decorative arts.
In 1738, Kaendler introduced one of his figures in pastoral costume with the Handkuss (Hand-kiss) scene under a tree. For the shepherd lovers’ scene, the German sculptor drew his inspiration from Boucher and Watteau. Since the 1730s, the Meissen manufactory has been providing Watteau’s engravings...
Category
1830s Antique Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Blanc de Chine White Glazed Set of Six Figurines
Located in Bochum, NRW
Harald Salomon for Rörstrand, Blanc de Chine white glazed set of six figurines
Figurines in hard paste porcelain blanche de chine, depicting fantastic ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$895 Sale Price / set
40% Off
Lladro Porcelain Crane, 1970s
By Lladro
Located in Delft, NL
Lladro Porcelain Crane, 1970s
A Lladro, Spanish, porcelain high glazed pastel colored crane of 46.5 cm high, 21 cm wide and the depth 12 cm. The weight is 1690 grams. The original Lladro porcelain was made by three brothers; Juan, José and Vicente Lladró, in 1953, at their home in Almàssera, in Valencia, Spain.
By 1955, their artistic talents were creating elegantly sculpted figurines, and their interest and desire to establish their own porcelain company peaked in 1958 when they decided to make porcelain full-time. They moved to a larger warehouse in the nearby town of Tavernes Blanques and Lladro Porcelain was born as a full-fledged business. The statue is marked with the third Lladro factory mark, used from 1971 - 1974, was the first Lladro use...
Category
20th Century Spanish Ceramic Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
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Bronze Winged Lion
1960s Grapes
Antique Chimera
Catholic Wood Carved
Chinese Ox
Classical Bas Reliefs
18th Century Santos
Art Nouveau Horn
Carved Mushroom
19th Century Japanese Ivory
Brutalist Plant
Buffalo Mount
Copper Lustre