19th Century Vases

Very unusual and fine quality 19th century French Iridescent Glazed Faience vases with neoclassical gilt bronze mounts.

Emile Gallé, Nancy. Antique vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in dark blue nuances and frogs in gold. Museum quality, 1880s. Model number 1713. Measures: 18.5 x 16 cm. I...

Late 19th century Art Nouveau cylindrical vase. The brown and red speckles create a dynamic pattern that is complemented by the gold umbelliferous plants. Attributed to Ernest Léveillé (1841-1913). Circa :1900 Dimension: W: 5.3 in, D: 5.3in, H: 11.8in. Dimension: L: 13.5cm, P: 13.5cm, H: 30cm. Ernest-Baptiste Léveillé (1841-1913), also known as Ernest Léveillé, was a porcelain and crystal manufacturer, active in the second half of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century. He is best known for his porcelain, but he also made Japanese vases, bamboo vases, ovoid and cylindrical vases decorated with plants... Founder of the Léveillé house in 1869 at 74 boulevard Haussmann in Paris, Léveillé acquired in 1885 the house E. Rousseau, a porcelain and crystal manufacturer, and operated the business from 1886 to 1890 under the name Maison Rousseau et Léveillé réunies. Léveillé created the models and had them executed and engraved. His cracked and engraved vases earned him a gold medal. When Eugène...

Large porcelain vases crafted by Gustave Asch in the late 19th century. Each vase is highlighted with cascading chestnut leaves and chestnuts in their bugs painted in gold on dark bl...

An impressive, large Doulton Lambeth vase made ca. 1885-1900 by Mark V. Marshall, assisted by Florrie Jones. Mark V. Marshall’s vase fuses and contrasts Medieval Gothic art with Belle Epoque Art...

Large pair of Sèvres vases in Bleu Celeste of baluster form with courting scenes in a Garden painted on the fronts and a forest scene painted on ...

Blue and white Chinese vase. Qing era vase modeled in two sections of baluster form in white paste with strong blue figures and accoutrements...

This is a gilt bronze mounted and hand painted porcelain large bowl vase with lid. The hand painted continuous scene shows a town celebration with some peasants dancing & playing som...

Turquoise and yellow splash pattern on a deep aubergine ground, with a deeply recessed base.

Schiller Majolica vase which features a peacock seated on a pedestal. Coloration: blue, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for ...

A beautiful pair of Hjorth Art Nouveau terracotta bowls, circa 1890s. Measures: 11.5 cm x 5 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped. Model Number 761.  

Choisy Majolica vase which features a rooster stood in front of a stone wall. Signed, 'LOUIS CARRIER-BELLEUSE' to the side of the base. Coloration: Bro...

This is an antique twin handled tankard. An English, silver plated jug or display vase with Art Nouveau taste, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Ornate decoration presents a distinguished look Displaying a desirable aged patina with minimal tarnish Silverplate with planished decoration catches the eye Colourful lustre finish offers a broad spectrum of hues Dressed with a pair of slender handles, accentuated with decorative mounts EPNS marks engraved to base with Barker Bros mark and A1 quality grade This is a dashing antique tankard...

Art Nouveau pewter vase, Germany C.1895 by Kayserzinn. The slender tapered bulbous vase on circular base, the body with a surround of stylised ...

Enamel ceramic vase signed Eugène Victor Collinot Toujours. France, circa 1870.

A gorgeous Chinese flambe glazed vase with molded deer head handles, Qing dynasty, 19th century. The vase of pear shaped archaistic "hu" fo...

French Majolica Palissy monkey vase, circa 1880. Dressed monkey with a bottle sitting on a basket.

Each vase in this pair is baluster shaped and profusely ornamented with beautifully carved and layered lacquering. The body of each vase is lacquered in the traditional manner, typic...

Mason's Ironstone Garniture of Three vases, circa 1835 The three hexagonal-shaped vases are painted with polychrome flowers on a mazarine blue ground. The open-work handles, rim ...

A monumental and unusual pair of antique 19th century Japanese porcelain poly-chrome lacquered vases. Each is beautifully designed with...

A rare pair of English porcelain double-handled polychromed porcelain urns with classical figures; marked "S.A. & Co." (Smith Ambrose and Co. Burslem, England); each finely decorated...

Pair of Minton Majolica vases which feature a hen and rooster stood next to a wooden slated trough. Signed, 'J Henk' to the base. Colouration: brown, green, gre...

Fine early 20th century hammered copper cauldron form vessel, having generous rolled lip, swelled body with two applied handles and standing on stubby hollow feet, the whole with ric...

A gorgeous green glazed large Chinese pottery censer of Archaistic shape called a fanghu, set on a separate stand, Qing dynasty, second year of Tongzhi, 1863. The censer or incense burner crafted in two parts and covered in a thick, runny and unctuous glaze, ranging from dark green to turquoise green, to pale celadon. The neck with shou (longevity) medallions. The body decorated in relief with fruit, pomegranate and finger citron (Buddha's hand). The sides fitted with lion mask handles. The stand with a key fret design, and a pierced Chinese...

Exceptionally rare silver overlay vase by Alvin Mfg Co. of Providence Rhode Island from the late 19th century. This vase is a tour de force of Art Nouveau silver work on glass. The intricate sterling floral base design is overlaid onto the emerald green glass and is finely etched and detailed. Then, above these swirling Art Nouveau florals which wrap around the vase, are vines sprouting three dimensional blown out poppies throughout. Even the vines are treated in three dimensions as they wrap around the central cartouche (conjoined Victorian monogram...

A rare and large scaled Italian terracotta glazed stamnos vase/jar by listed ceramicist Giovanni Mollica; signed on bottom 'Giovanni Mollica'; in 1842, Giovanni founded his ceramic w...

Loetz Rubin Matte Iris - 1898 (aka: rubin metall) Registered Model: PM I-7875 Ruby ground; metallic-bronze iridescent finish (iris) with purple highlights. Measures: Height 7.75 inches Width 4.25 inches Condition: Excellent AVANTIQUES is dedicated to providing an exclusive curated collection of Fine Arts, Paintings, Bronzes, Asian treasures, Art Glass and Antiques. Our inventory represents time-tested investment quality items with everlasting decorative beauty. We look forward to your business and appreciate any reasonable offers. All of our curated items are vetted and guaranteed authentic and as described. Avantiques only deals in original antiques and never reproductions. We stand behind our treasures with a full money back return if the items are not as described. In 1836, Johann Eisner established a glassworks in the Southern Bohemian town of Klostermühle, today part of the Czech Republic and called Klášterský Mlýn. His heirs sold the glassworks to Martin Schmid in 1849, and two years later Schmid sold it to Frank Gerstner, attorney-at-law, and his wife Susanne. Susanne was the widow (‘Witwe’ in German) of Johann Loetz, a glassmaker about whom we know very little. Gerstner transferred sole ownership to Susanne shortly before his death in 1855, and she successfully led and expanded the company during the subsequent 20 years, manufacturing mainly crystal, overlay and painted glass. In 1879, Susanne transferred the company – now called ‘Johann Loetz Witwe’ – to Maximilian von Spaun, the son of her daughter Karoline. One year later, von Spaun hired Eduard Prochaska and the two of them modernized the factory and introduced new, patented techniques and processes. The Historicist Period The first fruits of this collaboration were exciting innovations in Historicism glass, including Intarsia and Octopus glass and the very popular marbled (‘marmorisierte’) glass which imitated semi-precious stones like red chalcedony, onyx and malachite. Success at exhibitions in Brussels, Munich and Vienna were crowned by awards at the Paris World’s Exposition in 1889. In 1897, von Spaun first saw Tiffany Favrile glass exhibited in Bohemia and Vienna, and this convinced him that the art nouveau style was also the way to go for Loetz Witwe. The next eight years were to be the most artistically significant and profitable period in the entire history of the company. The Art Nouveau Period – the Glory Years Loetz Paris-Expo1900Loetz Paris-Expo1900The glassworks created large numbers of its own new designs of iridescent, trailing art nouveau glass, sometimes in collaboration with well-known artists and designers like Marie Kirschner and Franz Hofstötter (aka Franz Hofstätter). The zenith of Loetz art nouveau glass was epitomized by the so-called Phänomen series of designs, much of it designed by Hofstötter, which won a Grand Prix (alongside Tiffany, Gallé, Daum and Lobmeyr) at the Paris World’s Exposition in 1900. The company’s success during this period had two prime drivers – the technical expertise of Prochaska and the business acumen of von Spaun. Loetz Witwe created many of its own designs, and also supplied glass commissioned by major customers like E. Bakolowits (Vienna) and Max Emanuel...

Pair of signed and numbered Gustave Asch porcelain vases crafted by Gustave Asch in the late 19th century. Each vase is highlighted with cascading wine grapes, branches and leaves, a...

Pair Mason's chinoiserie vases. Small pair orange, blue, green and gilt baluster shaped Ironstone vases with central reveals depicting chinoiserie figures ...

Large hand painted porcelain vase decorated with a romantic scene, Vienna, 19th century. Measures: 39 x 18.5 cm. In very good condition. Stamped.

Karl Hansen Reistrup for Kähler. Antique vase in glazed ceramics. Beautiful luster glaze, 1890s. Measures: 21 x 9.5 cm. In excellent condition. Signed: HAK.  

A wedgwood black and gilt basalt covered Potpourri vase, circa 1870.

A gorgeous Chinese monochrome red flambé glazed bottle vase, called a tianqiuping, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century. The voluptuous body o...

Beautiful late 19th century (circa 1880) lacquered vase in orange and black color. Lovely floral design throughout the piece.

This is an extraordinary example of "Aesthetic Movement" decoration, finely rendered on black glazed porcelain. The well detailed and beautifully painted subject, depicts a hunter wi...

Pair of Spode spill vases, circa 1820. Cobalt blue and gilt with finely painted scenic panels, both depicting Cathedral City views. Marked to bases 'Durham/Spode' and 'The Cathedral ...

This pair of antique Bohemian glass covered urns or vases were handcrafted in circa 1880 in the period Victorian style. The urns are done in a deep green with intricate gilt decorati...

French 19th century neoclassical black marble baluster vase Impressive neoclassical tall baluster-shaped vase made of polished black marble, showin...

Antique Majolica rooster with leaves, corn and wild rose vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890. The Massier produced roosters in a big range of sizes, this is the medium size. The...

A late 19th century French majolica glazed earthenware tall vase modeled as a Bearded Iris. Three purple and yellow cascading petals surround the head of the Iris. The footing is mol...

This unusual garniture was made in France and is marked correspondingly by the pottery company Alexander Bigot. Created from hand shaped terracotta which has been glazed then hand painted in gold and polychrome colors. The painting is done in the Egyptian taste and features acanthus leaves, scarabs, papyrus leaves and armed soldiers which are shown in a left and right posture making this a true set. The decoration is done and signed by Pinon Heuze...

Vase Loetz (Lötz) Widow Klostermuehle Bohemia Art Nouveau Made by Loetz, Klostermuehle (Bohemia), circa 1899-1900 Decor: RUBY PHAENOMEN GENRE 6893 It is a most remarkable as wel...

Remarkable oversize pair of Majolica vases decorated with beans in high relief attributed to Saint Honore, circa 1880. On a deep navy blue, the handled Trompe l'oeil vases are decor...

Decorate a mantel or a buffet with this elegant pair of antique Majolica vases from France. Crafted in the northern city of Saint Amand, circa 1890, each large vase with tall neck, i...

Joseph Holdcroft had previously been employed at Minton for eighteen years where he became most proficient in the production of Majolica, although the firm also produced Parian and o...

Of ovoid form, with a narrow neck and outward flaring rim, on dark blue ground depicting wisteria blossoms in white and purple cascading from the shoulder with birds throughout and w...

Victorian studio pottery vase with abstract drip pattern. A multicolored glazed ceramic drip-ware vase with a blend of colors ranging from orange and brown to indigo and white. The colors are gesturally expressed in vertical strokes that trickle towards the vase's round attenuated base. An experimental example of late 19th-century English studio pottery...

Pair of English ironstone vases with lids, unusual long neck form, the lower portion with floral and foliate filled panels, the cobalt backgroun...

A handsome pair of French Old Paris porcelain basalt-glazed double-handled urns with neoclassical decoration; each shapely vase with everted neck above an ovoid body flanked by loop ...

These Renaissance style antique French patinated bronze ewers depict very busy and mischievous Bacchanalian putti at play. A cherub sits atop the handle holding an item in his hands....

Each of Archaistic gu beaker form, with the globular central bulb carved with confronting phoenixes forming Archaistic taotie masks, with further borders of lappets and ruyi-heads at...

This charming pair of gilded olive brown Mintons pâte-sur-pâte footed moon flask vases feature a romantic caged putto motif executed in white slip on a bla...

A very fine pair of 19th century cobalt-blue and parcel-gilt majolica figural vases, with figures of satyrs and gilt decorations of flowers and butterflies. Probably English, circa 1...

Art Nouveau Silver Plated Vases

Huge WMF tin silver plated Art Nouveau vase with female figure and putto.

Schiller Majolica vase which features a peacock seated on a pedestal. Coloration: Blue, green, yellow, are predominant. The piece bears maker's marks for ...

This neoclassical wine themed antique glazed and hand painted ceramic wine jar, vase, decanter was made in France, circa 1890. The brown handles are shaped like old vines and snakes are surrounding them. It is decorated with colorful...

Beautiful French 19th century vase.