Ceramics

A stylish pair antique South Italian Sicilian maiolica pottery shoe shaped flask dating from the 18th century. The handmade earthenware flask is modelled as a healed shoe in a clog f...

Delicate Art Nouveau ceramic piece: Cylindrical vessel with an openwork relief of running putti, in between colourfully glazed flower bouquets and golden cornucopias with blossoms, t...

Dutch Delft Blue and White Vase, 18thc. Garlic head form decorated with chinoiseries in cartouches with floral scroll and lappets. 13.5” h. x 7” diam.

This First period Worcester porcelain coffee cup is decorated with the hand painted blue and white "Prunus Root" pattern. This was a popular pattern that ran from 1752 through to aro...

Circa 1910, by Robert Hanke for Royal Wettina, Austria. Spectacularly ahead of its time, this ultra-modern secessionist vase is bold in shape and subtl...

A very good Porcelain Coffee Can with a ring handle, hand decorated with an orange and gilt pattern by Worcester during the Barr period, fully marked to...

Superb Rouen Wyvern platter ("à la Guivre") from 18th century France. Exquisite and rare museum quality piece. Decorations of a parrot carrying a branch, butterflies, an aquatic land...

Exceptional, scalloped Delft Charger having crane, floral decoration, Mid-18th C., bears axe mark of De Porceleyne Bijl workshop.

Stoneware bowl, enameled; Made in syria Circa 15th and Earlier. Green and Yellow colors. Hand painted Pottery.

Delft charger, possibly Liverpool, painted in blue with a butterfly, floral sprays and sprigs, 18th Century. diam. 13.375 in.

Oval mirror framed by a dense coloured floral wreath formed of ceramic, on the upper rim two winged putti, between them a bird in the middle. By Michael Powolny (1871 - 1954) Nowada...

Delft charger, London, painted in blue with a house in a stylized landscape, 18th Century. diam. 14.25 in.

Sign: 7104 Austria Julio Dressler established the unit in 1888 in Bela or Biela Bohemia. This town used to be in Austria, but changed to Czechoslovakia ...

This is a beautifully hand painted large Chinese export bowl from the mid 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. We date thi...

One set of six Leeds Creamware Reticulated Plates, 18th century, pierced with diamonds, dots and lozenges, along with molded beadwork diameter 9 ...

This is a beautifully hand painted example of a Chinese porcelain 18th Century plate, which we date to the Qing, Yongzheng period (1723-1735) or v...

A pair of Yongzheng period famille rose plates, Chinese, 1722-1735. Fine example with qilins among peonies. Some rubbing of the gilding & enamels. Mid-Qing dynasty for export. Minor ...

Pair of 18th century Chinese export Famille Rose porcelain covered jars. Spring flowers sprout from jagged rocks while exotic birds peer over the lush garden. There are delicately en...

Proskau Faience Tompe L'oeil Jug in the form of a Parrot, Circa 1770. The European tin-glazed earthenware tromp l'oeil jug is in the form of a parrot with a removable head forming...

Six maiolica “ambrogette” (tiles) Rampini manufactory, painter probably Siro Antonio Africa Pavia, 1693-1704 a) 6.88 x 5.51 in (17.5 x 14 cm); 0.55 lb (252 g) b) 7.08 x 5.70 in (18 x 14.5 cm); 0.51 lb (233 g) c) 6.88 x 5.70 in (17.5 x 14.5 cm); 0.54 lb (245 g) d) 6.81 x 5.51 in (17.3 x 14 cm); 0.50 lb (230 g) e) 6.88 x 5.51 in (17.5 x 14 cm); 0.50 lb (229 g) f) 7.08 x 5.70 in (18 x 14.5 cm); 0.51 lb (233 g) State of conservation: intact. These six ”maiolica fina” small “ambrogette” belong to a family of ceramic works considered among the finest produced between the 17th and 18th centuries. For a long time, this type of maiolica was attributed to the Venetian village of Angarano, but later it was definitively attributed to the pottery factories in Pavia. A fundamental study ascribed this production specifically to Pavia through an analysis of Lombard collections and a comparison with archaeological remains found near the two main manufacturing sites in the city. (E. Pelizzoni - M. Forni - S. Nepoti, La maiolica di Pavia tra Seicento e Settecento, Milano 1997). The six small oval tiles have rounded edges and are decorated with a historiated motif. They were created using high-fired polychrome technique, with a predominance of cool tones and a dominance of gray and blue, interspersed with manganese, citrine yellow, orange-yellow, and green. The six small “ambrogette” are characterized by the same stylistic features, with a similar decorative design. The first tile (a) depicts a female figure, holding a stiletto and sitting near a pedestal supporting a relief-decorated baluster vase. Behind her, a child is holding a chalice, while through the arches of a portico, a glimpse of a mountainous landscape can be seen in the background. The female figure could possibly be Lucretia, an example of virtue in ancient Roman culture. In the second “ambrogetta” b), the Biblical episode of Judith and Holofernes is depicted through canonical iconography: the decapitated body of Holofernes lies on the bed in the background, while the protagonist, Judith, is seen placing his head into a sack held by a maidservant. Through an archway a shining slice of the moon gives the perception of nighttime. Surprisingly, within the narrative, there is the presence of a basin in the shape of a large shell, closely resembling the products of Pavia's factories. The third small plaque (c) depicts a female figure standing on a plinth and framed by an architectural arch with a vast mountainous landscape in the background. The woman, with her breasts exposed, is accompanied by two children: one approaching her as if wanting to be picked up, and the other seated with an apple in his hand. The protagonist lends herself to different interpretations: perhaps she represents Rea Silvia with the two twin founders of Rome, or perhaps she is an allegory for the Pietà, a common theme depicted on maiolica. In the fourth tile (d), three characters are depicted near a column. The main figure is an old man with a sad expression, holding a cup, while a woman, wearing a turban on her head, also holds a cup in her right hand and a pitcher in her left. A second woman with her hair bound holds another pitcher behind the old man: at his feet a traveller's bag can be seen, along with some apples and a slice of cheese on a rectangular base. It is likely the sad Biblical episode of Lot and his daughters...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate or Bowl from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, fully marked to the base with the Kang...

This is a hand painted Chinese export bowl from the late 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. We date this piece to...

English Blue Ground Pottery Mocha Mug Late 18th Century The blue ground slip tankard with a white handle with leaf terminals has two bands of molded checkerboard black and white ba...

This fine Sèvres ceramic box is marked PM Sèvres for Paul Jean Milet. It has been glazed in the most marvellous colours reminiscent of a Monet's water lillies.

A large and highly impressive antique salt glazed Bellarmine dating from the 17th or early 18th century. The stoneware Bellarmine stands on a narro...

Excellent Viennese Art Nouveau Ceramic Piece: Blond boy sitting astride the duck decorated with colourful flower garlands, resting his hands on his knees. The group is based on an ov...

Wonderful two-person set, consisting of a butter dish and two plates. The set is made of ceramic, glazed and hand painted, of the Art Nouveau period, made around 1910, in Austria. ...

Peut-être 15e-17e s. objet de fouille du Niger (Afrique), belle engobe en argile rouge avec bandes incisées, col haut se terminant par une lèvre évasée, bel exemplaire. Bel objet décoratif...

Crafted by Wedgwood, this exquisite and rare assembled coffee cup and saucer set are comprised of the firm’s famous pale “Wedgwood blue” jasperware so prized by collectors and connoi...

This is a very good condition hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain plate, in a typical hand painted pattern and dating to the second half of the 18th Century, Qing Qianlong period, ...

18th century Continental, most likely French, Faience Earthenware Serving Bowl with fluted sides; hand painted vignette of a chinoiserie character with an umbrella flanked by images...

Excellent Viennese Art Nouveau Ceramic Piece: Blond boy sitting sideways on a rooster decorated with colourful flower garlands and holding on to its comb and plumage. The group is ba...

This pair of blue and white porcelain saucers was made by Caughley in England circa 1785. Painted in underglaze blue, they show a lovely chinoiserie scene of a mother and son in a lu...

LIBERTY Pair of Vases England Circa 1910 Factory production mark stamped on the underside of the vase "W" and “674/51” Ceramic Height. : 54 cm (21,25 in.) ; Diam. : 22 cm (8,66 in....

Dr. Wall Worcester oval dish, this first period Dr. Wall dish has a scalloped shape, the rim is gilt along with gilt decoration in the body, below the rim is a cobalt blue border, ...

This set of six plates, crafted by John Turner circa 1795, features the exquisite Imari color palette of iron red, cobalt blue, and radiant gold. The color combination creates a vibr...

A lovely pair of Chinese export famille rose enameled porcelain armorial plates, mid 18th century, China. The plates of unusual octagonal form with scalloped corners. The center of ...

A gorgeous pair of 18th century Chinese Export porcelain plates decorated in stunning famille rose enamels, Yongzheng Period, circa 1730, China. The small plates decorated in bright and bold famille rose enamels, with pink dominating the color palette. The center of the plates featuring large floral sprays featuring magnolia and peony blossoms among other flowering plants. The rims of the plates with alternating half blossoms of pink magnolia and pink lotus against a dense diaper ground. Gilt painted ribbons scroll around the rim and down the cavetto, holding peaches and Daosit emblems, including castanets, a flute, a drum, and a ruyi scepter...

This is a very old interesting provincial Chinese stoneware Celadon Jar, probably Longquan, with fluted or ribbed decoration, which we date to the Ming Dynasty, between the 14th and 16th Centuries. The Jar has an interesting circular baluster shape with an open everted rim and low foot. It has been decorated with moulded vertical flutes or ribs to its lower half. The base is concave and fairly deep. The Jar has a mossy-olive green colour having a celadon glaze which runs from the base to the upper rim as it would have been glazed upside down, with some glaze around the top section of the inner rim. Unglazed parts fire to a terracotta brown colour at the rim, lower body and the foot rim. The piece is unmarked but for similar pieces see the superb book: Chinese Ceramics by He Li published by Thames & Hudson, 1996; pages 164 to 184. NOTES Longquan is a city in South west China. These wares were produced over a long time period from 959 to 1550; which covers the Northern Song...

This is a good Chinese porcelain circular deep plate or soup bowl made for the export (Canton) market, during the middle of the 18th century, Qing-Qianlong period. The plate is we...

A rare Bretby Art Nouveau high fired ‘flambe’ glazed art pottery vase by Henry Tooth & Co and dating from 1900-1910. This exquisite simple shaped bulbous vase stands on a narrow roun...

Meissen teapot decorated with countryside and riverside scenes populated by traveling figures and framed by raised and gilt foliage designs against a pastel green background embellished with floral motifs and raised foliage designs. Spout and handle feature gilt accents and foliage designs and the lid is finished with a floral design in high relief and two scenes of figures in the countryside. Marked on underside with blue crossed swords hallmark. Provenance: Collection of Martin and Helene Schwalberg, owners of The Meissen Shop founded on June 23, 1978, on Worth Ave...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate from the Qing, Kangxi period, (1662-1722), circa 1700. The plate is of large dinner plate size with a 10 inch di...

This is a hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain plate, dating to the second half of the 18th century, circa 1770, Qing dynasty. The plate is well potted, and has been hand...

Blue and white bowl Delft, 1690-1710 The bowl is painted on the outside with a continuous garland of flowers under a scroll border. The inside is boldly painted with a flying bird u...

Chinese Export Porcelain Hunt Pattern Punch Bowl. Late 18th century. Restorations. 4.75” h. x 11.25” diam.

Royal Doulton Series Ware Golf jug. Royal Doulton jug with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "Give Losers Leave To Speak And Winners To Laugh", designed by Charles Crombie...

Beautiful ceramic Art Nouveau vase, signed om the foot Saint Clément. The vase is hand painted with flowers, branches and insects. The vase is in very nice condition.

Royal Doulton Series Ware Golf plate. Royal Doulton rack plate with polychrome golf scene and the proverb, "EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY, AND EVERY MAN HIS HOUR", designed by Charles Crombie. The rear of the plate with Royal Doulton trade mark, pattern No. D3395 and '15'. Charles 'Chas' Crombie (1885 - 1967) was an illustrator whose work is well known to the collector. His pictures can be found in many forms, on postcards, calendars, in books and on Royal Doulton ceramics. Royal Doulton Golf...

This is a beautifully hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain blue and white, large deep plate or dish which we date to the Qing, early 18th Century, Yongzheng period, Circa 1730. The...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate from the Qing, Kangxi period, (1662-1722), circa 1700. The plate is of large dinner plate size with a 10 inch di...

A fine and wonderful historical Doulton Burslem Kingsware Dewar’s Whisky Flask with scenes from world war I dating from 1918. This stylish red stoneware flask is of slightly distorte...

With domed cover with gilt lemon finial on a conforming base with two handles.

This is a hand-painted Chinese Export Kraak porcelain blue and white Side Plate or Dish, which we date to the Ming, Wanli period,( 1573-1620 ), dating to the early 17th Century. T...

Pair of 18th century East India Company famille rose porcelain plates with a polychrome and gilded decor of basket, flowers and bamboos. Minor enamel ...

Pair of blue and white chinoiserie lobed dishes. Delft, 1680-1700 Dimensions: diameter 30 cm / 11.81 in each. The lobed dishes are composed of eight wide and twisted lobes and are p...

A fascinating Japanese coffee pot and collectors item by Samson Paris. Material: Ceramic, porcelain Style: Japanese, Oriental, Antique, Baroque Ori...

Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.