19th Century French Hand Painted Ceramic Duck Wall Platter Stamped J. Massier

This large hand painted antique vase was created in France circa 1865, made of Majolica, the colorful vase depicts a hand painted scene with ...

Decorate a kitchen wall, a breakfast room or a restaurant with this large and colorful antique platter. Crafted in France circa 1870 and round in shap...

This beautiful, unique pair of antique Majolica vases was crafted in France, circa 1880. The tall and thin colorful ceramic planters feature t...

Place this large and unique pair of antique Majolica vases on a console or shelf. Crafted in France, circa 1880, the colorful ceramic planters...

Decorate a mantel or a console with this elegant pair of antique enamel vases. Created in southern France, the colorful vessel have a long neck on a circular base; each vase features a typical coastal scene on the French Riviera with sailboats at large and rocky cliffs in the foreground. Each vase is signed by the artist Narbon d'Honore. The vases are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, and adorn soft colors in the beige palette. The vessels are further signed underfoot "Delphin Massier, Vallauris" for additional authentication. The Massier family of Vallauris is recognized for three members producing Majolica in the second half of the 19th century. In 1860, brothers Delphin (1836-1907) and Clement (1844-1917) Massier were joined by cousin Jerome Massier (1850-1916) and began producing a style of ceramic bridging between traditional Victorian Majolica and Art Nouveau pottery. The Massier’s mastered the copper oxide flambé technique for glazing, thereby introducing an intensely vibrant color palette including red, green and blue hues not previously seen with English Majolica. Important in the Massier production were a series of large naturalistic modeled figural roosters, hens and other birds. Vases and wall pockets styled as orchids, intensely colored irises and sunflowers are among the most common Massier styles. A variety of humorous pieces bearing frogs and songbirds are popular among collectors. Most Massier Majolica bears...

This elegant antique vase was created in Rouen, France circa 1850; the colorful, ceramic vessel stands on small scrolled feet, and features a cone lid with finial at the pediment, em...

Outstanding late 19th century Italian Baroque style painted and parcel gilt carved wood and gesso planter. The elongated planter is beautifully ha...

19th Century country French confit pot is a fine example of the pinnacle of evolution of the clay pot as used for foodstuff storage. The concept dates back thousands of years, and no...

19th Century Country French Confit Pot is a fine example of the pinnacle of evolution of the clay pot as used for foodstuff storage. The concept dates back thousands of years, and no...

A very lovely later 19th century French Faux Bois jardinière - planter beautifully crafted from concrete - beautiful patina. A wonderful accent piece for any interior or garden.

Unique 19th century Italian Venetian hand painted and parcel-gilt planter. The front of the planter begins with a large scroll over gilt rocaille carving enclosing hand-painted foli...

Elegant pair of 19th century garden iron urn planters each has wide rim with egg-dart design, large scrolled foliated handles, gadrooned body with large drainage hole in center, over...