Victorian Vases

Pair of glazed ceramic flower vases by Delphin Massier, France, circa 1890.

Delphin Massier Majolica jardinière which features flowering thistles. Coloration: cream, pink, green, are predominant. The piece bears maker'...

Art Nouveau Majolica jardinière, (The largest model ever made) planter with stand by Delphin Massier & Fils at Vallauris (signed under the foot) This stylish piece is an early exampl...

French Majolica pink parrot tulip Jardiniere Delphin Massier, Circa 1890.

An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep reflection and requires transparency. Clemen...

A stunning Art Nouveau French twin handled earthenware vase by Clement Massier decorated with brown, yellowand blue streaked glazes. The vase has an impressed CLEMENT MASSIER GOLFE JUAN.

Rare Majolica Orchid Jardiniere attributed to Delphin Massier, circa 1890. Measures: W / 17 inches , H / 8.3 inches. The Massier family are known f...

By Delphin Massier for Clement Massier An encounter with Massier’s luster-glazed ceramics is an embarkation on an acid-colored trip, the sort of exploration which inspires deep refl...

Pair of Glazed Ceramic butterflies planters by Delphin Massier. France, circa 1890. Signed Delphin Massier Vallauris. Art Nouveau period.

Bring the country French style into your home with this large, colorful, antique rooster figure with side vase. Crafted in France circa 1890, the chicken sculpture is a Classic Frenc...

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...

Rare small majolica daisy cache pot signed Delphin Massier, circa 1890.