19th French Ceramice Floral Vases, Gien, Pair of Vases, Red and Purple Poppies

Extraordinary and exquisite desk or coffee table designed in Louis XV style and originating from the late Napoleon III era, in walnut and fruitwood. It shows meticulous craftsmanship...

Fat Lava Ceramic Vase model ceramic vase, designed and manufactured by the German brand Scheurich Keramik in the middle of the previous century, circa 1950. This Midcentury design ge...

Napoleon III French Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs, Directoire Style Exquisite pair of Louis XVI style armchairs, made during the Napoleon III period (1852-1870), in France. Simple stru...

A bold and evocative abstract design decorates this mid century sculptural pair of plates from the Atelier Cerenne founded by Charles Rene Neveux in Vallauris, France in the commune of Vence. Signed verso, this gorgeous example of ceramic artistry is a tour de force of quality, restraint and style. The strong black ground is heightened by the incised white outline and further added to by the use of red, blue, yellow and green and 2 fish . Charles Rene Neveux founded the Atelier Cerenne in 1945 and it was active up through 1958 when it was sold. The atelier was best known for the small and high end production runs that produced such beautiful objects as the one here. It has been said that the Atelier Cerenne takes its name from the contraction of the founders name, Charles Rene Neveux. For a bit of history on Vallauris, here's a tidbit from the Perfectly Provence website: "Vallauris Golfe-Juan – “city of 100 potters” – is a tourist town on the French Riviera between Antibes and Cannes. Its name (Valauria in Provencal) means “the golden valley.” Divided into two parts; the old centre of Vallauris, and the seaside section running from the port along the Côte d’Azur, towards Antibes... However, 20th-century modernization brings with it a decline in artisanal pottery activity in Vallauris. After WWII, Picasso gives a new impetus to the pottery of Vallauris when he chooses to settle in the city. Like a magnet, the presence of Picasso draws...

Pair of glazed ceramic and gilt bronze vases, France, late 19th century.

Pair of 19th century oriental Satsuma vases were hand-painted on the finest Japanese porcelain then set on cast bronze bases for the ultimate in Oriental Opulence! An intricate "pie ...

Gien earthenware decorative plate decorated with blue and red stylized floral motifs on a white background. Stamp of the manufacture of Gien on the back of the plate.

Glazed ceramic vase. France, late 19th century.