Antique French Gien Cachepot in the Renaissance Style

Vivid colors, hand-painted in the Renaissance style, enhance this large maiolica pot from the 1800’s. Maiolica is tin-glazed pottery from Italy that has been decorated over a white background. This pot is considered an istoriato, which is to say that the pot has been decorated with figures, rather than strictly geometric patterns or floral designs. The maiolica does incorporate floral and foliate motifs, with white flowers that have yellow centers surrounded by blue rings. There are also yellow flowers that are depicted in various stages of nyctinasty (the closing of flowers during the night). The flora is all connected by a series of green and yellow curled leaves. Behind the vegetation is a dark blue background. There are two portraits inside large yellow cartouches that are painted in the middle of the pot. The first is a bearded man, dressed in a light brown tunic...

From Italy, this hand painted majolica vase has two scenes divided by scrolling snake handles. One side depicts a trophy of arms with black eagle supporters, a flag and a ribbon date...

Hand-painted in France in the 1800’s, this beautiful barbotine cylinder vase features a lovely display of paper thin flowers made from kaolin clay. These gros relief flowers...

A stunning example of gros relief barbotine, this vase has large, paper thin kaolin clay flowers affixed to the hand-painted body. From the studio of Edoua...

This unique French copper cachepot jardiniere dates back to the early 1900s, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail. Its folded and scalloped rim adds a touch of ...

Inspired by the Delftware products that became world renowned in the mid-17th to mid-18th centuries, this pair of cobalt blue and white cylinder vases were hand-painted in Holland (Netherlands) in the early 1900’s. The vases depict two distinct scenes, which were interestingly painted by different artists. One vase has a farmhouse scene signed by “E. Lombart”, with a thatched roof house set near two large trees. In front of the house is a woman watching over a cow and three chickens as they gather near a stone feeding trough...

Gien. Pair of covered jars decorated in pink on a cream background called "purple Saxony". The handles depicting the heads of Cachet rams and LP monogram under the base. circa 18...

Large and impressive baluster ceramic vase by Faïencerie de GIEN, France, 1970s. Hand-painted majolica on earthenware. Stunning decor ! Height: 17.3"(44cm), Diameter : 9.9"(25cm). St...

A remarkable pair of French faience earthenware vases by Faïencerie de Gien, likely late 19th century, double handled flared baluster amphor...

A beautiful set of ceramic pieces by Gien France, 1970s-1980s. It comprises a jug and a small tray. The jug is hand-painted with a Renaissance design against a royal blue glazed back...

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Big Majolica vase Ginori Italy, 1850-1890 Very good codiction Difetto di cottura sotto la base (vedere fotografia)