Islamic Centerpieces

Large centerpiece in fine earthenware from the Jules Vieillard factory in Bordeaux. This table jardiniere is royal blue with a decoration of two lions. The blue color is resplendent, and the enamel is very shiny. This centerpiece is adorned with a mascaron flanked by horns on each of the two faces. On the underside of the bowl, the piece is signed with an impressed mark of three interlaced crescents, with "Bordeaux JV" written. Dimensions: 28 cm x 46 cm (11.02 inches x 18.11 inches) Height: 30 cm (11.81 inches) Jules Vieillard in Bordeaux In 1840, Jules Vieillard (June 8, 1813 – September 17, 1868), a native of Paris already renowned in the field of porcelain, partnered with David Johnston, who ran a large faience factory in the Bacalan district, employing over 700 workers and producing 70,000 pieces per week. David Johnston, a native of Bordeaux of English origin who would later become mayor of Bordeaux, was somewhat overwhelmed by the management of the business and was forced to sell it to his associate Jules Vieillard in February 1845. Appreciated by Brongniart, the director of the Royal Sèvres Manufacture, the fine faience of Bordeaux won medals at various universal exhibitions in Paris and enlisted the services of Bordeaux painters and lithographers. Vieillard conducted firing tests and, in 1851, filed a patent. In 1852, Napoleon III, visiting Bordeaux, toured the Manufacture, which then employed 800 workers, awarded the Legion of Honor to Jules Vieillard, who shared his thoughts on the upcoming trade treaty between England and France. In 1854, Jules Vieillard received the gold medal at the Philomathic Exhibition and in 1855 the first-class medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris. A very practical mind, Vieillard gradually moved away from English inspiration and created new, very colorful models with floral or oriental motifs. He invented many particularly charming models in both faience and porcelain, including table services, lamps, bowls, clocks, candlesticks, holy water fonts, vases, bottles, salt shakers, torches, and crucifixes. A wonderful collection of extreme finesse and great originality. In 1859, the report of the 10th Philomathic Exhibition in Bordeaux mentioned that "Jules Vieillard heads one of the finest establishments that France can...

Antique late-19th century Chinese export solid silver very large bowl, of exceptionally fine quality and impressive size, intricately chased and embossed depicting a compendium of va...

A wonderful French neoclassical gilt bronze and diamond cut crystal oval centerpiece  with swan handles in the manner of Baccarat, circa 1940s.

This Italian 19th century ( 1810- 1860 circa) antique neoclassical marble tazza or bowl on pedestal features round lines finished with a rolled edge both on top and on socle. This hi...

The turned base and stem with shallow bowl top. Shows signs of expert repair.

Late 19th Century French Empire gilt bronze putti and marble centerpiece The centerpiece stands on a triangular, fluted base with arched feet; on th...

A very elegant and timeless Art Nouveau / Art Deco gilt bronze centerpiece or jardinière with original crystal liner, elaborate with beautiful details, France, 1910-1920. This piece ...

19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist plate with birds,insects and wild rose.

An exuberant alabaster bowl affixed to a rams head bronze stand with paw feet, standing on a circular base of wrapped sheafs of wheat, Italy, circa 1880.

This is a sensational pair of 19th century antique Burmese silver repousse Thabeik bowls, both richly decorated in the round in high relief depicting different traditional scenes from the Burmese mythology and history, showing very detailed figures, animals, chariot and trees the whole scene is set against a finely chiseled matted background in landscapes. Around the top chased with scrolling foliage, bands and geometrical triangular patterns perfectly proportioned complete this intriguing design. The base decorated with large over-lapping leaves. These extremely decorative bowls rest on three silver ball feet...

The Tazza with a raised floral carving in the center of the cup with gadrooned decoration around the cup with tapering stem and half fluting. Ending in small square base. Minute chip...

This elegant centerpiece in white clay features a base in dark grey supporting a conic body made of concentric steps that are finished in red on the outside and in vivid matte green ...