Ceramic Ceramics

Large Laura Anderson stoneware bowl measuring 3.5" in height by 11.25" diameter. Signed Laura Anderson, 1949. In very good vintage condition. The fol...

Painted ceramic vase Memphis Milano, Avvenirista by Luciano Florio Paccagnella, yellow color. He was an important member of the group when he created his series of unique handmade v...

Tea Pot “Columbina Superba” Designed for Alessio Sarri, Sesto Fiorentino Printed to underside “MTH 020”. Object # 3174 Literature: Barbara Radice, Memphis, Munich, 1988, p. 165 (...

The engraved and brush painted ceramic plate, Visage Gris (Grey Face) is one the most iconic pieces created by Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) at the Madoura workshop in Vallauris, France. It is said "all portraits are self portraits". In this work, we see Picasso's wistfulness, vulnerability and humor set within a beautiful image representing both the sun and the moon, the masculine and the feminine. Picasso mastery of form, image, composition and subtle color is evident in a work that resonates transcendence. Created in 1953, Pablo Picasso ceramic Visage Gris (Grey Face), 1953 A.R. 206 is a Madoura white earthenware clay, knife engraved under partial brushed glaze with decoration in engobes (green, black, white) from the edition of 500. This work is stamped with the 'Madoura PLEIN FEU' and ‘EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the reverse. Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 15 1/8 x 1 5/8in (31.4 x 38.3 x 4.1cm). Madoura was an artisan workshop created by Georges and Suzanne Ramie which collaborated with Picasso in the fabrication and hand painting of the works. Pablo Picasso designed 633 different ceramic editions between 1947 and 1971 at the Madoura workshop, with a number of variants and unique pieces resulting from these initial works. He began by creating simple, utilitarian objects such as plates and bowls, but later produced more complex forms, including pitchers and vases — their handles occasionally shaped to form facial features, or anatomical parts of his animal subjects. Picasso remains one of the highest-grossing artists at auction today, and the range of his ceramics means it's possible to find both a good investment and a beautiful object. Visage Gris is among the most important. A Short Biography follows: Pablo Picasso revolutionized the art world and to many is THE artist of the 20th century. He is famous for his role in pioneering Cubism with Georges Braque and for his melancholy Blue Period pieces. Original signed Picasso lithographs and prints are a sure investment. Madoura Picasso ceramics are highly collectible in their own right. As one of the most influential Modern artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso is renowned as a legendary artistic master to this day. Born on October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain, Pablo Picasso was a child prodigy who was recognized as such by his art-teacher father, who ably led him along. The small Museo de Picasso in Barcelona is devoted primarily to his early works, which include strikingly realistic renderings of casts of ancient sculpture. Picasso was a rebel from the start and, as a teenager, began to frequent the Barcelona cafes where intellectuals gathered. He soon went to Paris, the capital of art, and soaked up the works of Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose sketchy style impressed him greatly. Then it was back to Spain, a return to France, and again back to Spain – all in the years 1899 to 1904. Before he struck upon Cubism, Picasso went through a prodigious number of styles – realism, caricature, the Blue Period, and the Rose Period. These distinguished styles are apparent in the unique original works as well as Picasso ceramics, lithographs, linocuts, and etchings that he created later in his life. The Blue Period dates from 1901 to 1904 and is characterized by a predominantly blue palette and focuses on outcasts, beggars, and prostitutes. This was when he also produced his first sculptures. The most poignant work of the style, La Vie (1903), currently located in Cleveland’s Museum of Art, was created in memory of his childhood friend, the Spanish poet Carlos Casagemas, who had committed suicide. The painting started as a self-portrait, but Picasso’s features became those of his lost friend. The composition is stilted, the space compressed, the gestures stiff, and the tones predominantly blue. The Rose Period began around 1904 when Picasso’s palette brightened and is dominated by pinks and beiges, light blues, and roses. His subjects are saltimbanques (circus people), harlequins, and clowns, all of whom seem to be mute and strangely inactive. One of the premier works of this period is Family of Saltimbanques (1905), currently in Washington, D.C. at the National Gallery, which portrays a group of circus workers who appear alienated and incapable of communicating with each other, set in a one-dimensional space. In 1905, Picasso went briefly to Holland, and on his return to Paris, his works took on a classical aura with large male and female figures seen frontally or in distinct profile, as in early Greek art. One of the best examples of this style is in the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY, La Toilette (1906). Several pieces in this new, classical style were purchased by Gertrude Stein (the art patron and writer) and her brother, Leo Stein. With his groundbreaking 1907 painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon...

An Imari charger, 17 1/2" dia. Wonderful movement in the decoration from the swirling panels to the doves in the blossoming branches of a tree; centered by a leaf star with rosette c...

Art Deco Royal Doulton fully marked jardinière on stand. Dark cobalt blue with green and brown ground and pink flowers. Planter on stand from th...

Set of three antique Minton English plates with chrysanthemum motif, yellow border, black trim. Retail shop stickers on verso. Dimensions: 10" W Conditi...

A Roth Keramic glossy orange and black lava glazed ‘guitar’ vase, pattern number 312. An iconic form, double handled space-aged shape is dramatic and relat...

Jens H. Quistgaard (1919-2008) for Bing & Grøndahl / Nissen Kronjyden. Relief pot with handle in glazed stoneware. Beautiful glaze in mustard yellow shades. 1960s. Measures: 20.5 ...

An organic shaped porcelain dish with a tactile exterior surface and a smooth glazed interior. Small & precious, yet surprisingly practical, the Kawa Dishes are equally well-suited a...

Large art deco ceramic bowl from the 30/40's made by the French ceramist Robert Meynard. Very beautiful detail of the base with the characters of openwo...

Piero Fornasetti set of eight Monkeys ceramic coasters, From the "Ne sont tous chevaliers qui sur cheval montent" series Italy 1950s Original box.

Our ceramic plate "Mediterranean Nuances" is handmade and hand-painted in Italy: realized in majolica painted in polychrome, it is characterized by elegant decorative motifs of the Deruta tradition colored with different variations of blue and brown tones following the original Renaissance painting technique. The particular shape of this dish is traditionally called "a priest's hat". This majolica can be exposed as an centerpiece or it can be used as a fancy wall dish...

Rare Swedish mid century stoneware / ceramic grey vase by Carl-Harry Stålhane produced by Rörstrand Sweden, 1950s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 34 cm / 13.40" Diamete...

Very beautiful ceramic vase with handle by the artist Franco Cardinali from the 1950s from the Vallauris workshops. Very nice glazing in sky blue, brown and white colours with drawin...

Made in Italy, 1950s. This glazed ceramic piece is made by Giovanni Girardi, a famous ceramic artisan from Vicenza that worked for Lenci in Turin. It...

Set of six majolica charger plates is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter. The elegant decoration is composed of a halo of blue foliage that resembles four groups of wings: from the center of the plate, further ornamental elements develop, projected outwards, which give movement to the entire compositional structure. The beauty of these majolica plates is underlined by the artist's visible brushstrokes that give them a unique style. Further possibility to order a set of 4 or 12 charger...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese " Angels " Measures: 84 cm x 70 cm 30 Tiles. Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th...

Collectable original; Hornsea Pottery trinket dishes designed byJohn Clappison in the late 1960s. Ideal for lovers of trinkets, jewelry and small cared-for things. Dimensions: 6"L ...

New and made in Italy by Rina Menardi, this bouquet vase stands 10” tall. This finely crafted pottery has a saturated, matte teal green glaze inside and out, thin walls, and a sculpt...

A Ceramic Raku fired rock shaped sculpture. Designed as an ikebana, and an incense holder, this ceramic peddle shows an interesting pattern of holes and green copper...

Nice « Blanc Bleu » porcelain plate dating from XIX th century. Blue and white porcelain soup plate. White and blue plate with a couple of peacocks flying through plants and flowers. This porcelain is characteristic of the blue family. The arrival of porcelain in Europe was linked to the development of shipping and international trade. Porcelain was very popular in Europe because of its lightness and its durability. The import from China is linked to the lack of mastery of this technique by the Europeans. The French, Dutch and British East India...

Glazed ceramic vase. France, late 19th century.

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Lady " Measures: 262 cm x 170 cm 228 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ...

Large, vintage, Chinese, Celadon vase with cover, upcycled into table lamp with custom made linen shade, 32” high Celadon ware has been prized for centuries for its beauty because i...

Scandinavian Modern hand built bowl by artist Bengt, Berglund. The asymmetric form are typical for Bengt Berglunds design series with organic shapes produced at Gustavsberg Studio be...

Large unique stoneware table bowl handmade by Danish artist Ole Bjørn Krüger (1922-2007). Made in the 1960s in his own workshop. Glazed stoneware with bea...

A pair of French Directoire period ceramic lidded apothecary jars from the late 18th century, with hand-painted foliage motifs, labeled Tamarind and Ext. Cicutæ A:F, from the Deroche...

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...

A beautiful ceramic serving bowl, dish or vide-poche wrapped and bound in a reddish brown stained leather, made in Italy, circa late 1950s-early 1960s, in the style of Marcello Fantoni. Featuring a wonderful artistic design of fishes. Would be perfect for serving nuts or other little bar snacks...

A set of four pretty scalloped chinoiserie dishes. Each dish is slightly bowl-shaped and would be fabulous if used as a lemon dish at a place setting, or as...

Precious Italian vase from the 1950s made by the great silversmith Arrigo Finzi. The vase is made in fine porcelain. Its great elegance and preciousness is given by its working in pu...

Large-scale sculpture by Rosanne Sniderman. High-fired earthenware sculpture with matte glaze in sand tones. Artist signed on underside.

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 180cm x 84cm 78 tiles Important note: This panel is with the ...

French ceramic decorative bowl by the Frères Cloutier (circa 1970s). A charming decorative bowl created in one of the trademark colours of the Cloutier...

Beautiful ceramic bowl by Jerome Heck crafted in the Raku firing technique. This one of a kind piece stands on four legs and develops and opens upwards. The glaze has variations of greens that ondulate in shape around the bowl. Inside the bowl, different designs come forward (turtle figure...

Keller & Guerin-Luneville pair of vases signed Handwritten signature: KG Luneville France Ne Art Nouveau shape Lys hand-painted Decor iris amid Umbelliferae...

A set of 11 bread and butter plates by Copeland for Spode. This set features 11 round plates with a yellow, blue, and green floral pattern on a cream background. A basketweave design...

Céramique Tupy Ceramic ashtray, c. 1950 Signed and numbered under the base Enameled polychrome ceramic 9 x 19 x 8 cm 3 27/50 x 7 12/25 x 3 3/20 in Tupy ceramic ashtray, made around ...

Trish DeMasi Lamella Bowl, 2022 Metallic glazed and speckled ceramic 16 x 17 x 7.25 in.

Pair of art deco ceramic figures by Geza de Vegh (1905-1989) the Hungarian-American sculptor who created a range of pieces for the Lenox and Lamberton Scammell porcelain works, both ...

These original vintage vase was produced in the 1970s in Germany. It is made of ceramic pottery. The bottom are marked the vase Foreign series number 239...

A Roth Keramic glossy orange panelled two handled vase with black lava glazed borders, pattern number 313. Produced in two sizes, of which this is the smallest.

Chinese Ceramic vases Beautiful pieces for decor of living room or main reception area. Beautiful Coral and green design and flowers and fishes . Sizes 40x36 cm / 15.74 x 14.17 inc...

Great sample of one most important designers of the 20th century, Glazed ceramic, Gio Ponti, made for Richard Ginori and marked S Christoforo, Milano.

Selection of Modernist Ceramic Tile Plaques, circa 1960s. They are, from top to bottom: 1) Abstract Tile Plaque with Beautiful Volcanic Glaze, b...

Pair of antique English blue and white chinoiserie square bowls by Caughley, each one with scalloped edges with gilt borders. Unmarked, ...

An excellent cider mug with oak leaf decoration, and a silver rim, most likely Sheffield plate.

A wonderful decorative bowl from Vallauris made in the manner of Charles Cart's fat lava ceramics. The firing process reveals the multiple layers b...

Monumental Italian 1940s Gold on Green Painted Terracotta Vase

A large wall-hanging ceramic platter by French artist Clement Massier (1811-1917) made in his studio in Golfe-Juan, France, dated to August 31st of 1891. The Art Nouveau style plate ...

Italian hand painted Porcelain pheasant soup gravy tureen with ladle by Oggetti. A cleaver soup or gravy tureen covered by a hand painted bird like form. A wonderful piece for sharin...

Painted ceramic vase Memphis Milano by Luciano Florio Paccagnella, Lola, yellow color. He was an important member of the group when he created his series of unique handmade vases. F...

Vintage Danish tea set by Einer Hellerøe for BR Keramik, 1950s This set consist of one teapot with braided handle and six small tea cups. This series was d...

19th century assembled set of 10 porcelain salt dishes, Chinese export. Blue Canton, blue & white. Chips on a few. 2 3/4" avg. dia., 7/8" h. Whitehall Antiques is a family business ...

A very rare form, but glazed with the gorgeous mottled and streaky glaze that Fulper Pottery was famous for, this fluted, flaring vase is decorated with deep bas relief leaf and bran...

A French porcelain hand-painted plaque by Paul Milet created in the early 20th century. This plaque, created by Sèvres ceramicist Paul Milet in the early...

A Roth Keramik rare purple panelled large vase with white and black lava glazed borders with a blue rim. Pattern number 311. This shape came in two sizes, this being the largest. In ...

Vintage Outeiro Agueda hand-painted plate from Portugal depicting a tipical bird

Set of Four Majolica Monkey Graduated Pitchers, 8 to 10.5 ins., English, c. 1880. Book reference: Marilyn G. Karmason and Joan B. Stake, Majolica:...