Ceramic Ceramics

A rare and evocative example of Rifian ethnographic art, this large-scale platter (sahfa) embodies the ancient aesthetic traditions of the Northern Moroccan Highlands. Unlike the mor...

Fernand Rumebe (19875-1952), Enamelled stoneware lamp base signed with the monogram "FR", France 1920. Mounted on a brass ring at the base and at t...

Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...

Pair of 19th century Chinese Export Famille Verte yellow Dragon motif mugs, Each one decorated with a four toed dragon within a yellow floral background....

Janne Fagerfäldt (b. 1941) Sweden Unique sculpture in glazed stoneware. In excellent condition. Signed. Diameter 10 cm 3.93 inch Height 14cm 5.51 inch.

Acquareccia plate Patanazzi workshop Urbino, last quarter of the 16th century It measures diameter 17.12 in; foot diameter 11.53 in; height 1.88 in (43.5 cm; 29.3 cm; 4.8 cm). Weight State of conservation: wear and a few small minimal detachments of enamel, chipping on the raised areas, peeling of enamel at the brim on the back. This large, shallow basin is equipped with a wide and convex well. It is umbonate with a contoured center. The brim, short and flat, is enclosed in a double rounded and barely raised edge. The basin has a flat base without rims; it has a slightly concave center in correspondence to the well. The shape takes inspiration from the basins associated with the metal forged amphora pourers that traditionally adorned the credenza. These were used from the Middle Ages to wash hands during banquets. Two or three people washed their hands in the same basin and it was considered an honor to wash one’s hands with an illustrious person. The decoration is arranged in concentric bands with, in the center of the umbo, an unidentified shield on a blue background: an oval banded in gold with a blue head, a gold star and a field with a burning pitcher. Rings of faux pods separate the center from a series of grotesque motifs of small birds and masks. These go around the basin and are, in fact, faithfully repeated on the brim. The main decoration develops inside the flounce of the basin, which sees alternating symmetrical figures of winged harpies and chimeras. The ornamentation, outlined in orange, green and blue, stands out against the white enamel background. This decorative style, defined since the Renaissance as “grottesche” or “raffaellesche”, refers to the decorations introduced after the discovery of the paintings of the Domus Aurea towards the end of the fifteenth century. The discovery of Nero's palace, buried inside Colle Oppio by damnatio memoriae, occurred by chance when a young Roman, in 1480, fell into a large crack which had opened in the ground on the hill, thus finding himself in a cave with walls covered with painted figures. The great artists present in the papal city, including Pinturicchio, Ghirlandaio, Raffaello, immediately visited these caves. The decorations found there soon became a decorative subject of immense success: the term grotesque , with the meaning of “unusual,” “caricatured,” or “monstrous,” was later commented by Vasari in 1550 as “una spezie di pittura licenziose e ridicole molto”( “a very licentious and ridiculous kind of painting”). The decorations “a grottesche” also widely circulated in ceramic factories, through the use of engravings, variously interpreted according to the creativity of the artists or the requests of the client. Our basin is reflected in similar artifacts produced at the end of the sixteenth century by the factories of the Urbino district. See the series of basins preserved in the main French museums, among which the closest in morphology is that of the Campana collection of the Louvre (Inv. OA1496); this however has a more complex figure decoration, while the decoration of our specimen is sober and with a watercolor style. The style, sure in its execution, approaches decorative results still close to the works produced around the middle of the sixteenth century by the Fontana workshop. The decoration is closely linked to their taste, which later finds its natural outlet, through the work of Antonio, also in the Patanazzi workshop. Studies show the contiguity between the two workshops due to the kinship and collaboration between the masters Orazio Fontana and Antonio Patanazzi, both trained in the workshop of Guido Fontana il Durantino. It is therefore almost natural that their works, often created according to similar typologies and under the aegis of the same commissions, are not always easily distinguishable, so much so that the presence of historiated or “grottesche” works by Orazio is documented and preserved in Antonio Patanazzi's workshop. Given that the studies have always emphasized the collaboration between several hands in the context of the shops, it is known that the most ancient “grottesche” works thus far known, can be dated from 1560, when the Fontana shop created the so-called Servizio Spagnolo (Spanish Service) and how, from that moment on, this ornamentation became one of the most requested by high-ranking clients. We remember the works created for the Granduchi di Toscana, when Flaminio Fontana along with his uncle Orazio supplied ceramics to Florence, and, later, other commissions of considerable importance: those for the service of the Duchi d’Este or for the Messina Farmacia of Roccavaldina, associated with the Patanazzi workshop when, now after 1580, Antonio Patanazzi began to sign his own work. Thus, in our basin, the presence of masks hanging from garlands, a theme of more ancient memory, is associated in the work with more advanced stylistic motifs, such as the hatching of the chimeras and harpies. These are found here on the front with the wings painted in two ornate ways. In addition, the theme of the birds on the edge completes the decoration along the thin brim and can be seen as representing an early style typical of the Urbino district during a period of activity and collaboration between the two workshops. Later, a more “doll-like” decorative choice, typical of the end of the century and the beginning of the seventeenth century, characterized the period of the Patanazzi workshop under the direction of Francesco. Bibliography: Philippe Morel, Il funzionamento simbolico e la critica delle grottesche nella seconda metà del Cinquecento, in: Marcello Fagiolo, (a cura di), Roma e...

Wheel Thrown Moon Jar by Jason Fox. Largely influenced by Korean Pottery, American contemporary ceramic artist Jason Fox pays respect to the rich history of Moon Jars with this pi...

A charming piece of mid-century French studio pottery, this hand-painted ceramic wall plate features a stylized, abstract bird in teal and brown tones. The reverse is signed "Vasseur...

An exceptional coffee service designed and made by Richard Ginori in the 1930s in navy blue ceramic with gold stars. The set consists of 6 Espresso Cups & Saucers, A Coffee Pot a...

This rare matching pair of two-piece Majolica-style pastry or cheese domes was crafted in France circa 1960. Each barbotine ceramic set includes a circular platter with a ribbed edge...

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate from the 19th century, with hand-painted blue and white mountain, tree, architecture and bridge décor. Created in Japan during the 19th century, this...

Exceptional Austrian Putto in the style of Michael Powolny with bow, arrow and quiver on his back sitting on a colorful bed of blue bubbles. Magnificent s...

A lovely pair of signed ceramic fish by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. The captivating blue and green body of this fish is dappled with light and comes to an expressive fin an...

A large, black beautiful midcentury Swedish vase in stoneware by Rörstrand, designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane. The vase is marked as 2nd quality because of some marks near the base fro...

Beautiful 18th century Panel Loose Pieces Portuguese Tiles 1.93 x 0.83m 84 tiles good conditions

- Handbuilt white ceramic wall light - made of clay collected from the potter's surroundings. - made in the Moroccan Rif mountains by the potter Houda. - co-created by the potter Hou...

Gunnar Nylund for Rørstrand. Bowl in glazed ceramics. Beautiful blue glaze. Mid-20th century. Measures: 16.5 x 6 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped.

(4) Four Portuguese Tiles 17th Century (1630/1680) Very Rare Collectible each tile 14cm x 14cm total: 28cm x 28cm Original, unrestored Ready to hang on the wall The old Portugue...

Charming French Majolica plate with grapes and leaves on a grey basket weave background signed Gien, circa 1890.

This is an Isla del Sol Set of Six Stoneware Glasses. They depict six human wrinkled faces and are hand painted green beige with a marble appearance. At the base they are hallmarked ...

A striking and cohesive trio of Italian ceramic vases, each in a graceful bottle form, rendered in vibrant shades of red and orange. The saturated glazes range from deep oxblood to b...

Rare Goldscheider Figurine of the 1930s The dancer has her hair covered with a headscarf and is wearing a bustier and a long, wide skirt with blue flowers and colorful butterflies...

A wonderful ceramic, pottery cat designed by Kitty Rix and executed by the Wiener Werkstatte in the late 1920's. It was produced as a lamp and has an old leviton fixture and some new...

Arabia, Finland. Figurine of "Tooticky" from the Moomins in hand-painted ceramic. Perfect condition. Unstamped. Late 20th century. Dimensions: H 8.0 x W 4.5 cm.

Blue & White 10.5 Dinner Plate Whampoa Pattern Chip on top left w touch up

Pair of large lidded vases, Austrian, 19th century, in Royal Vienna porcelain with gilded bronze applications. Decorated in cobalt blue and gold with polychrome reserves in the cente...

Théodore Deck (1823-1891) An important Japonisme vase by Théodore Deck, combining richly developed glazes with sculptural elephant-head bronze mounts. This large enameled ceramic va...

Ipsen's, Denmark. Large bowl in openwork ceramics with hand-painted leaves and berries. 1920s / 30s. Model number 697. Measures: 28 x 12 cm. In excellent condition. Stamped.

Decorative mask in grey clay , handmade by French ceramicists Dalo. One of a kind, signed by Dalo 2025        

Large pair of Moroccan glazed polychrome ceramic jars tureen with cover. Hand painted ceramic Jubbana, handcrafted by skilled Moroccan artisans in Fez Morocco. Moorish designs in t...

Wileman & Co. Foley China Five Piece St Andrews Golf Ceramic Set. A set of five ceramics manufactured specially for J. Pirie, St Andrews by Wileman & Co., Stoke on Trent. The set com...

Wilhelm Kåge for Gustavsberg, Sweden Ceramic bowl and a small square ceramic vase. Mid-20th century. Unmarked. In good condition with signs of use and crazing. Bowl: D 15.0 cm x H 5....

Italian ceramics aficionado Alvino Bagni designed these fabulous decanters - Morphine, Opium and Chininum beautiful and great for stash in any room. Measures: Tallest 5 diameter ...

Vase / Vase Holder Richard Ginori Gio Ponti

Beautiful painted petite ceramic bowl from France, 1950s. White circular dish with blue painted flower motif. Signed on the underside. Perfect as a catch-all or decorative piece.

beautiful and decorative tiles in red, black and white glazed ceramic with fish subject and still life. Very good condition.

Gustave Tiffoche Realised circa 1970 Diabolo 20th century ceramic vase by Gustave Tiffoche$ Signed at the base Original perfect condition Measures: height 23 cm large...

Massive Modernist portrait charger - hand painted - unsigned - country of origin unknown (likely Japan) - mid-20th century. Excellent vintage condition - no loss - no damage - no ...

Rare & Important Antique English Large Wedgwood Queensware (Creamware) Centerpiece with influences by Robert Adam represented by the swags and fest...

From Thom Lussier's Oxidized Copper Collection - a series of ceramic vessels that stand out for their brilliant palette and rich textures. This bowl ...

Large ceramic plate in white and gold luster, hand painted in Italy and handmade with the pottery wheel. This majolica plate can be used as a centerpiece...

1989 Pottery covered casserole by Vernon Owens. Pine cone decoration. Jugtown Ware mark, date & inscribed signature. 10 1/4" dia. over handles, 6 1/2" h.

Balloon vase 04 Raw White Handmade ceramic vase made by Danish artist Louise Roe. Ø10-24 / H32 cm Sculptural object with clouds shape. About the artist: LOUISE ROE is a C...

Black glazed vase by Swedish master ceramicist Stig Lindberg. From light brown on the edges to dark black. It is the Japanese tenmoku glaze also used by the ancient Chinese. Elegant ...

Organic 9, 2013 (Ceramic; Unique, C. 11 in. h x 10.5 in. w x 8 in. d, Object No.: 3645) Steen Ipsen was born in 1966 in Denmark and lives and works in Copenhagen. He graduated in 19...

Studio ceramic decorative plate depicting a woman with a headscarf. Linear and geometric details present along with pops of blue and green to enhance the smattering of floral decorat...

This striking sculpture is part of the Anatomica series by Vito Nesta, featuring decorative objects with simple and essential anatomical shapes characterized by bold, contrasting col...

Art Deco pin cushion doll by Fasold & Stuach wonderful 1930s Art Deco German porcelain pin cushion half doll related brush topper. Manufactured by th...

A hand made Talavera terracotta rectangular tissue box cover. Hand painted with swirling scrolls and foliage motifs in vibrant sage green, ochre yellow, cerulean, navy blue and white.

Small vase in speckled turqoise earthenware with creamy bow shaped ribbons from Faience de Sainte Radegonde, France, c.1920s. Faience de Sainte Radegonde, France is historically imp...

Set of 2 Sconces Palm XL by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: W 30 x D 25 x H 85 cm Materials: Ceramic. Non electrified. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the sna...

Vaza Sabi Ceramic Jar by Makhno Dimensions: D 50 x W 50 x H 104 cm. Materials: Ceramic. VAZA SABI is incredibly skillful and very authentic. It seems that it is many centuries old. ...

Vintage ceramic decorative flask signed by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tables and his use of recurring mo...

Sculpture depicting a female, armless figure lying on her side, circa 1960s-1970s. Unsure of the subject, but the style and details of the hair suggest this could depict Medusa. Imp...

Avocado and spruce colored glaze surround this vase with horse and tree design. Made in Italy.

Bring the beauty of the garden to your home with our hand-painted radicchio-style plate in a pink hue. Perfect for tableware or as striking wall decor, this plate adds a touch of natural elegance and artistic charm to any space. Whether adorning your dining table or displayed as a decorative piece, it captures the essence of nature with timeless sophistication. 100% Ceramic Handmade and Hand-Painted in Italy...

Beautiful pair of bookends by Jane and Gordon Martz for Marshall Studios, circa 1960s. These bookends are made from oak and feature a beautiful matte black ceramic in a spiral pa...

Elegant stoneware pitcher designed by Gunnar Nylund, manufactured at Rörstrand (Stockholm) in Sweden during the 1940s. Signed. In very good vintage condition. this stoneware pitcher ...

Amazing pair of Italian black vases or Bucaros with lid ,in black ceramic , large in size and of great decorative strength in their shapes. The pieces are made by hand, so each piec...