Large Italian Renaissance Style Faience Vase with Snake Handles by Gien

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...

French Faience Vase Gien Circa 1890. Asian inspiration. Decorated with peonies and pheasants.     

This large and decorative vase was produced by the prestigious Faïencerie de Gien, one of the most important French ceramic manufactories since its foundation in 1821. The piece is c...

Created in France circa 1890 by the faiencerie de Gien, the antique vase is round in shape and stands on a circular base decorated with bird and leaf ...

Beautifully colored in brilliant blue and yellow that depict a crest.

This lovely vase, crafted in the Italian Renaissance style, was meticulously painted by an artist, and it's in excellent condition. The motifs are absolutely stunning, and they show ...

A very rare signed pair of Faience vases produced by the prestigious French Gien factory, with a unique enameling technique called "Emaux chagrin" = painful enamels, because of the difficulty and time-consuming craftsmanship. The background consists of hand-applied enamel, a mixture of real gold, and chocolate brown colored clay. Then these museum pieces are hand decorated on both sides with gold leaf: antiquity decor with detailed armored knights...

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 ...

Antique (19th century) garniture in the French chinoiserie style by Gien, consisting of a large footed centerpiece with cover with seated wiseman finial, flanked by matching vases wi...

This round and colorful antique planter was created in “Faïencerie de Gien," France, circa 1890. The large porcelain flower pot has intertwined snake handles, and features traditional Greek style motifs throughout. The sculptural, ceramic vase is decorated with hand painted traditional allegory motifs, including the Horn of plenty and lambrequin mantling decor. The elegant porcelain piece is in excellent condition with rich painted colors in the blue, white and yellow palette inside and out. Stamped Gien France underfoot for further authentication. The Faïencerie de Gien is a ceramic factory in the Loire Valley, founded in 1821 by Thomas Edme Hulm. Amongst the many faience manufacturers in the 19th century, the reputation of Gien is equal to those of the factories of Creil, Longwy or Sarreguemines. Gien further developed the technique of emaux cloisonné...