Ceramics

Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...

Unusual antique Victorian quality jug and bowl. Superb quality antique Victorian jug and bowl set in the shape of shells and scrolls, wonderful hand painted decoration in green, red,...

A 19th Century French turkey oyster porcelain plate with five white wells on raspberry pink ground. Decorated with delicate hand-painted gilt branches an...

Vintage German beer stein and plaque. The beer stein features cobalt blue salt glaze with porcelain and pewter lid, heraldic shield / crest ...

This elegant set of three trivets from London was crafted in England, circa 1870. In the set, two are the same size, and one is larger. The porcelain table trivets are round in shape...

Beautiful fruit bowl in a sangre-de-toro glaze by Swedish ceramist couple Gustav and Ulla Kraitz. Normal signs of use. No chips or cracks. Gustav Kraitz f...

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...

Wheel thrown Teapot with bamboo stick Wood Fired Brown Clay with Greyish and Matte Mauve Sheer Glaze L: 12cm H: 11cm Unique piece made in Belgium - 2021

This nice and unusual cover pot is made of ceramic. This is a French work by signed Paul Dordet (1896-1996). Circa 1970

Gunnar Nylund (1904-1997) was a renowned Swedish ceramic artist and designer known for his significant contributions to the field of ceramic art and pottery. He was a prominent figur...

Set of 6 Ceramic Cups, Handmade in France Circa 1970. The handles of the cup are in a brown Color and the cups are in a Green Color.

Antique German Reinhold Merkelbach (1882-1933 star mark) cobalt blue salt glaze pitcher or jug featuring a heraldic theme with crest or shield and f...

Large antique quality Japanese imari plate, having a scalloped shaped edge with quality hand painted decoration to the centre a basket of flowers the outer panels with flowers, leave...

Dessert plate decorated with a colourful aquatic scene, shining with the delicate gold and silver reflections of the enamel paint. Three small blue fish enhanced with silver swim aro...

Ceramic pot design and produced by Les 2 Potiers, Michelle & Jacques Serre, 1956-1970). Pot made on " Lave emaillée" / Volcanic stones from Auvergne in France during the 60's. The to...

Stunning Roman Mosaic style, goddess playing the harp, circa 1950. This stunning mosaic represent a goddess playing the hard, it is hard to date but it looks like it's a mid century work...

A pale blue glaze on an anagama woodfired terracotta colored Tsubo

Art Deco group in crackle glaze ceramic, Europe, ca.1925. Group of 2 cabaret dancers mimicking a military march. Height: 11.2"(28.5cm), Width : 7"(17.7cm), Depth: 3.9"(10cm). Stamp u...

This is a very rare shaped early Jug or pitcher, hand painted in the gold gilded Rose Posies pattern against a Mazarine blue ground, made by Mason's Ironstone, Lane Delph, England and dating to circa 1813-1820. This jug is hand potted in a very rare shape with a loop handle and a pouring spout to the rim. The pattern is hand painted in the Rose Posies pattern all against a Mazarine blue ground colour with hand gilded twirls, as illustrated on page 32 of a guide to Mason's patent ironstone patterns, circa 1813-1848, published by The Mason's Collectors' Club. This jug is unmarked to the base, as was often the case in this period but this piece is definitely made by Mason's Ironstone with a similar jug illustrated on page 188 of Geoffrey Godden's guide to Masons China...

French Art Deco greyhound couple sculpture by Charles Lemanceau at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1930. Greyhound race. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, page #8 (see photo)....

DeSimone of Italy, ceramic cup and saucer, hand decorated with girl holding flowers A fun piece of Italian dash Circa 1960's Signed DeSimone, Italy Cup: Height 2 inch, Diameter 4.25 ...

Pair of antique Japanese imari plates having a pair of antique Japanese imari plates with a wavy edge, decorated with a basket of flowers hand painted in red, blue and white colours...

14 in H x 5 1/2 in W (3 in opening) Hand thrown, glazed and fired for fifty hours in an anagama kiln which is fed with wood over a long period, giving each piece unique qualities d...

Antique Victorian quality Staffordshire watch holder having a quality antique Victorian watch holder with two figures of a man and a lady to...

19th Century French Stoneware Bottles 19th Century French Stoneware Bottles. An Exceptional collection of original 19th Century French stonewa...

This is a very decorative Chinese Export, porcelain, Rose Medallion dish or plate which we date to the 19th century, Qing dynasty, circa 1875. I...

This lovely vintage Italian ceramic textural colorful patchwork bowl is signed Raymor and was designed by Bitossi. This is from the 1960s. The hallmarks on the bottom read R450-SA Ra...

One of a kind ceramic lamp, hand built and assembled by hand. The lamp base is made with speckled clay manufactured regionally to the East Coast with custom made matte finish white g...

Quality pair of antique Japanese imari plates having a quality pair of antique Japanese imari chargers decorated panels with flowers, leaves, trees and scenery hand painted in wonder...

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. White Poodle Dog Sculpture was produced in Italy. Only one dog...

A nice set of 3 Ceramic majolica plates. The plates have beautiful decorations with artichoke and asparagus. The plates are marked, but the mark is not know. It might be Kueller and ...

Excellent Goldscheider Figure Group of the 1930s: Young lady in rosé pantsuit with brunette short haircut sitting on a large stool with low back support, embracing with both hands tw...

Majolica dish hand made and hand-painted in Deruta, Italy, according to the original Renaissance painting technique. The dish is enriched by the presence of four metamorphic dolphin-...

Money box by Stig Lindberg for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1950s Stamped. Stoneware. H: 13 cm / 5'' Diameter: 10 cm / 4''

French ceramist Eric Astoul (b. 1954, Morocco) infuses his sculptures with the essence of ancient and modern earthenware he has encountered along his travels in France, England, Japa...

Rare Dorothy Hafner early (1977) set of 6 gray ceramic mugs hand-crafted by this important designer/maker..

Painted ceramic, very good original vintage condition. No damages or cracks. Beautiful and unique decorative sculpture. German Shepherd Dog Sculpture was produced in England. Only on...

The Bibi vase is part of the Australe collection It is made with a clay slab, that means, by folding a clay slab around a disc- shaped base thus to create the structure, which is th...

A highly stylized Art Deco vase by the master ceramicist, Charles Catteau of Boch Pottery. The bold use of bright colors in the technique known ...

Cream white glazed ceramic bull made by Bruno Gambone in the 1970s, signed Gambone on the bottom.

Antique quality relief moulded jug, having a quality relief moulded jug in the Bacchanalian dance D. 1844

Pair of bowls designed by Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden, 1925 Signed. Stoneware. H: 9 cm / 3 1/2'' Diameter: 19 cm / 7 1/2''

Rare Art Nouveau camembert cheese dish by Saint-Clement, France, late 19th-early 20th century. Poppies. This type of dish of this period is almost unfindable by Saint-Clement or by o...

Three quality antique German steins having three quality antique German pottery steins decorated with figures, flowers and horses in brown colours...

Speckled White Moon Jar by Jason Fox. A Southern Californian for over half his life, Contemporary Ceramic Artist Jason Fox draws upon his classical education in Architecture and Art...

Quality antique Japanese imari plate with a scalloped shaped edge having hand painted panels to the outside with flowers and leaves and to the centre two dragons hand painted in wond...

Pair of antique Japanese quality imari plates with unusual hand painted decoration in blue, red, white, green and gold colours

Studio Ceramic Sun and Birds Vase by Wilhelm & Elly KUCH, 1960s, Germany Dimensions: Height: 8.46 in (21,5 cm) Diameter: 2.75 (7 cm) Very good condition. ------------------------------------- Wilhelm Kuch, born 1925, 1947 apprenticeship - Gusso Reuss in Munich - 1948 opened the studio in Burgthann - 1953 became master potter Elly Kuch, born 1929 died 2008 1946-49 apprenticeship in several studios - 1949-51 second apprenticeship as a goldsmith - 1951 marriage with Wilhelm Kuch 1953 the Kuchs started to worked together in their workshop in Burgthann Their work like this Vase have received many honors: 1965 Gold Medal premio faenza, Italy 1965 prize of the „deutschen keramischen gesellschaft“ 1966 Gold Medal (premio faenza) , Italy 1967 Gold Medal (academie internationale de la ceramique) turkey 1968 prized again in faenza, Italy Gold Medal (premio pineta) cervia, Italy grand prix biennale ceramiche artistiche in Vallauris; grand prix des rates alpes maritimes became members of the academie internationale de la ceramique, gent Belgium 1969 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy 1970 international pottery symposium bechyné, Czech republic 1971 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy 1973 Gold Medal (premio faenza) Italy internationalceramics symposium Memphis, USA Gold Medal ceramics international in Alberta, Canada 1975 westerwaldpreis höhr Grenzhausen Germany 1982 founder member 'gruppe 83' together with other important potters like Dieter Crumbiegel...

Quality pair of antique Victorian seated spaniels. Having lovely red and white coloured coats with matching collars and padlocks

Collection of four antique Victorian quality pot lids with lovely decorated tops with various scenes in wonderful colours

The Kuznetsov factory was in Volkhov, Russia, was established in 1889, one of many owned by the Kuznetsov family, producing faience chiefly for the Ottoman and Central Asian market, ...

Unusual antique Victorian Staffordshire figure of a gentleman holding a musical instrument with his dog and bird by his side in wonderful period clothing in blue, red, green, black a...

Antique quality Royal Worcester centerpiece having a bowl raised on a central support decorated with lions masks and issuing three further bowls decorated in wonderful blush ivory, ...

A Victorian Minton flow blue porcelain oyster plate, with six oyster wells, a center well and a large well for crackers. Decorated in the Japonisme...

Both pieces are delicately painted in underglaze blues and greens with over glaze hand gilding. Each has a border of oak leaves and gilded acorns, a central fouled anchor within a v...

French Art Deco ceramic sculpture by Berlot-Mussier (Vierzon, 1929-1939), France, 1930s. Antelope Family. Measures: height: 8.3"(25.7cm), width : 20.5"(50cm), depth: 3.9"(10cm). Mark...

French Art Deco ceramic sculpture by Odette Berlot & Yvonne Mussier (Vierzon, 1927-1940), France, 1930s. Three tigers. Measures: height: 8.3"(21cm), width : 20.5"(52cm), depth: 3.9"(...

Blue and white vase in amazing organic shape. Produced in 1960s. Glass in perfect condition. The vase looks like it has just been taken out of the box. No jags, defects, etc. The ...