European Ceramics

This 19th century Majolica asparagus hand-painted plate was made in France. Decorated in the middle with asparagus in barbotine - slip with yellow shell pattern on the lip and art no...

A vase designed by Carl-Harry Stålhane at Rörstrand, it´s 17 cm high and it´s in very good condition except from some minor marks in the glaze from the production. It´s dated 1957 an...

A very fine French Chinese Qianlong (18th century) style porcelain teacaddy and cover attributed to Samson of Paris and dating from the 19th century. The tea caddy is beautifully mad...

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...

An assembled pair of Wedgwood cress or strawberry dishes, Two Piece; Footed Pierced Dish with Stand. Late 18th c. This would have been used to serve watercress or strawberries after ...

French faience fish head plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1940. 10 plates available.

Glazed stoneware vase by Carl Harry Stalhane for Design Husset. Sweden, 1970s. Very good, vintage product without defects, but which may show slight signs of wear.   

Pair of ceramic vases diseñados by the spanish ceramist Joan Carrilo, 1970's. Glazed ceramic. Dimensions: 10 Ø x 29 H. cm. short 10'5 Ø x 33,5 H. cm. large.  

Stunning Art Nouveau wash bowl and pitcher set. Striking Belgium design from the 1900s. Marked with makers stamp. In good original condition w...

This splendid ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is de...

Very rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Depiction of a standing Pierrot in a slightly bent position, his right hand in the...

French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light yellow background (East of France), circa 1890.

Very Rare Goldscheider Vienna Figurine of the 1920s: Standing pierrette leaned forward and holding her hands together behind her back, in a white costume with a multi-layered, pine-cone-like balloon...

A large vintage serving platter featuring the wild Turkey, Barnyard King brown and white transfer-ware pattern by the celebrated English pottery firm, Jo...

Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, France, 1960s.

Rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1930's: Dolores del Rio, a Mexican film actress, is shown as a Spanish dancer. The standing pretty woman has her hair tied in a bun ...

Very rare Art Deco Goldscheider ceramic figure of the 1920s. Depiction of Till Eulenspiegel in a uniform costume with brown ribbons, framed by a black zigzag pattern, with matching shoes, a large ruff and a brown fool's cap, leaning on a pedestal covered with a colored cloth and playing a flute. On a black oval base with the artist's signature 'Kostial' on the back of the pedestal. Originally from Germany, Till Eulenspiegel allegedly lived as a wandering rogue in the 14th century, born around 1300 in Kneitlingen near Brunswick. He traveled around the Holy Roman Empire and other parts of Europe, as a country traveler he became the protagonist of a Middle Low German collection of swans, which was first published by a Strasbourg publisher without naming an author long after his death around 1510. In later illustrations, the fool's cap became his most important attribute and distinguishing mark, often with 'Donkey ears' and / or bells occupied. 'Eulenspiegel' made his main entrance in English- speaking culture late in the 19th century as 'Owlglass', but was first mentioned in English literature by Ben Jonson in his comedic play The Alchemist. Designed by Josef KOSTIAL...

This exclusive ceramic plate is handmade and hand-painted in Italy following the original Renaissance painting technique, unchanged over time, which we observe to the letter: it is d...

This tea cup and saucer are available in a variety of colors and finishes to be mixed and matched. When purchasing this set please specify the color and finish for each item. Color options: Solid grey Solid blue Grey splatter Yellow splatter Accidental Expressionist, 1882 Ltd. with Martyn Thompson. A tea set comprising a remake of a Susie Cooper fine bone china teapot...

The Bovary series consists of six variants of the same theme. A polychromy of signs and images unequivocally describes the graphic value of the duet between Vincenzo D'Alba and Anton...

Two pairs of maiolica baskets Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1790 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: A) Height 3.54 x 6.69 x 9.84 in (9 x 17 x 25 cm); B) Height 3.93 x 7.48 x 11.02 in (10 x 19 x 28 cm). Total weight 4.85 lb (2.200 kg) State of conservation: A) One of the smaller baskets has some areas of restoration, the other slight chipping from use; B) One of the larger baskets is intact and the other shows a clearly glued break. The mold with which the baskets were forged simulates a wicker weave. The two larger works have high, vertical walls, with branch-shaped handles penetrating the weave. The painted decorations, small polychrome flowers applied only externally, highlight the points where the weaves intersect. The decision to leave the center of the basket devoid of decoration is highly unusual, but given the size and complexity of the shape, as well as the quality of the enamel, it is possible to hypothesize that it represents a precise choice in manufacturing or for a particular client. The two smaller baskets have small, twisted handles and, on the outside, reproduce more decisively the characteristic wicker weave, obtained through thin molded lines. The interior exhibits a rich, typical decoration of naturalistic flowers: a bunch centered around a main flower and secondary stems accompanied by small “semis”. The exterior of these works is also adorned with small little flowers where the weaves intersect. The size and morphological characteristics of the baskets confirm their attribution to the Lodi factory of Antonio Ferretti between 1770 and 1790, during its most successful period; by this point his original reworking of the "Strasbourg" decoration, known as "old Lodi", had achieved great fame even outside Italy. This decorative choice represented a strong point of the Lodi factory, which established itself thanks to the vivid nature of the colors made possible by the introduction of a new technique perfected by Paul Hannong in Strasbourg and which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This production process, called “piccolo fuoco” (third fire), allowed the use of a greater number of colors than in the past; in particular, the purple of Cassius, a red made from gold chloride, was introduced. Its use allowed for many more tones and shades, from pink to purple. The Ferretti family had started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had started a production of excellence also thanks to the ownership of clay quarries in Stradella, not far from Pavia. The production was so successful that in 1726 a decree of the Turin Chamber came to prohibit the importation of foreign ceramics, especially from Lodi, to protect internal production (G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981, p. 59). In its initial stages, the manufacture produced maolicas painted with the “a gran fuoco” (double fire) technique, often in turquoise monochrome, with ornamentation derived from compositional modules in vogue in Rouen in France. This was also thanks to the collaboration of painters like Giorgio Giacinto Rossetti, who placed his name on the best specimens next to the initials of the factory. In 1748 Simpliciano made his will (Gelmini, 1995, p. 30) appointing his son Giuseppe Antonio (known as Antonio) as universal heir. After 1750, when Simpliciano passed away, Antonio was directly involved in the maiolica factory, increasing its fortunes and achieving a reputation on a European level. Particularly important was the aforementioned introduction in 1760 of the innovative “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) processing, which, expanding the ornamental repertoire with Saxon-inspired floral themes, could commercially compete with the German porcelains that had one of its most renowned offerings in the naturalistic Deutsche Blumen. Antonio Ferretti understood and promoted this technique and this decoration, proposing it in a fresher and more corrective version, less linked to botanical tables...

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 colors and modern flair. Made of Capodimonte porcelain with a glossy, white finish, this sculpture is shaped like a hand and features a lower section decorated with Japanese vintage illustrations.

A lovely pitcher designed by Ewald Dahlskog in the 1930s at Bo Fajans in Gefle, Sweden. It is 26.5 cm high and in very good condition.

Round Yellow and green oyster or egg serving platter. Beautiful cream white plate with green detailed center and edge. Each dip is yellow in color and in a seashell shape. At the center, is a space for an open oyster shell or dipping sauce. This would be a wonderful way to set the tone for a fun summer supper. We imagine this plate sitting upon a large marble dining table, filled with tall flowers, crisp white plates, and yellow vintage tea glasses...

A beautiful French Majolica faience asparagus set by Longchamp. Ten octagonal plates with hand painted country flowers on a cream background with raised edges and sauce compartment f...

Exceptional Art Déco Goldscheider Figurine by Josef Lorenzl The young man dressed as a jester with a fool's cap sits on a green base. An owl sits on his left outstretched hand. With the right index finger raised, the fool seems to regulate the bird. Referring to his name, 'Eulenspiegel', which literally translated means: 'owl mirror...

Wonderful large white floor vase. Produced at Ekeby and designed by Vicke Lindstand in the 1940s. Its streamline shape makes it perfectly adapted to ...

Very rare Goldscheider Vienna figurine of the 1930s. Girl with a green cap, black sleeveless blouse with white collar, green and white checked skirt, white socks and light brown shoes...

Lustre, 1882 Ltd. with Bethan Gray. Lustre, conceived by award-winning designer Bethan Gray uses a fine bone china body paired with 22-carat gold and black decals...

Set of Three Vases by Vladislav Urban, Czechoslovakian glass designer. Produced in 1960s. Pressed glass in perfect condition. The vases looks like it has just been taken out of the ...

This pair of plates is decorated with stylized flowers, leaves, and birds. There are no markings, but the decoration, glaze, and construction style are indicative of a style prevalen...

Unusual French Majolica asparagus oval platter Orchies, circa 1880. Decorated with asparagus and asparagus.

Made in Italy, 1950s. They are in in lacquered ceramic. These could be by Antonia Campi or Gio Ponti. These are vintage pieces, therefore they might show slight traces of use, but t...

This wonderful incredibly colorful fish dish was realized by Creil & Montereau earthenware circa 1880. It is representing "La pêche aux bébés" ("Fishing for Babys") Slightly chantourné shape, representing a couple fishing for babies in a lake at sunrise, the baby caught waiting for a square aquarium. Signed bottom left, "fr.richard" and Creil stamp on the back. Le Parisien set is telling the story of a young Parisian boy discovering the countryside, with many scenes so charming. Decorated with a brown rim enhanced with groups of three petals, the whole set depicts a fantastic and humorous universe with part of imaginary characters who cook and play with vegetables, fruits, meat, and fish. This design set is the most famous of the factory Creil & Montereau, designed by the French artist and painter Antoine-Albert Richard (1845-1921) said "Froment-Richard". Book pictures...

Vaso grande in ceramica elegante. Colore rosa tortora avorio. Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le forme ton...

Christina Muff, Danish contemporary ceramicist (b. 1971). Very large sculptural unique vase in glazed stoneware. Beautiful cream / pink glaze with minerals from Danish beaches. Me...

This tea cup and saucer are available in a variety of colors and finishes to be mixed and matched. When purchasing this set please specify the color and finish for each item. Color options: Solid grey Solid blue Grey splatter Yellow splatter Accidental expressionist, 1882 Ltd. with Martyn Thompson. A tea set comprising a remake of a Susie Cooper fine bone china teapot...

Vaso in ceramica elegante. Colore Terra di Siena, Rosa, Giallo Chiaro Le Trottole sono vasi di medio-grande dimensione, che evocano il mondo ludico e le forme tonde di uno dei giochi...

Ceramic vase designed in 1968 by Ambrogio Pozzi for Ceramiche Franco Pozzi, Italy.

Lustre, 1882 Ltd. with Bethan Gray. Lustre, conceived by award-winning designer Bethan Gray uses a fine bone china body paired with 22-carat gold and black decals...

Spode Imari Bowl, Pattern # 2283, Spodes New Stone China, Circa 1815-1820 The beautiful Spode new stone Imari punch bowl is painted in Imari col...

This wonderful collection of 3 small ARO bowls was created and designed by Gunnar Nylund at the Rörstrand Factory in the 1950s, Sweden. The glaze is amazing and works with the art...

A great Italian Post Modern art pottery bowl by noted artist , Pino Castagna . Signed. Biography: Pino Castagna was born in Castelgomberto, Italy, in 1932, and studied in the schools of fine arts of Verona and Venice. Together with Scottish sculptor Michael Noble and his wife, Ida Borleti, from 1957 and 1963 he designed a creative skill stimulation programme for the mental patients of the Verona psychiatric hospital, as well as directed a ceramics school and workshop in Garda. His growing interest in sculpture was encouraged by frequent visits to Paris and Milan. In 1969, he moved his workshop to Costermano del Garda, Italy, where he currently lives and works. Since then, Castagna’s work has been characterised by constant experimentation with new techniques and materials as diverse as ceramics, aluminium, stone, wood, concrete, strings or tree branches. Each of these offers a new and original expressive possibility, which the artist explores by testing the materials’ plastic potential and pushing their endurance limits. In addition to his practice as sculptor, Castagna’s oeuvre encompasses painting and design, as well as public art, fully revealing the architectural and environmental vocation of his work. Remarkable examples of this vocation may be found in Cespo veneziano [Venetian Basket...

Very rare Goldscheider Ceramic Figurine of the 1930s: The standing pretty young lady with her hair combed back and pinned up at the neck merely covers her nakedness with a large, gre...

Lovely shaped and good size cream / pale yellow ceramic vase made by Wedgwood. Designed by Keith Murray Makers marks and facsimile signature on base Tiny imperfection to the...

Very unusual and rare English earthenware drabware jug finely molded in relief with female figures portraying six of the Cardinal virtues made by Old Hall Earthenware Co...

Five ceramic harlequins wall sculpture. Italy, circa 1950. Four ceramic harlequins signed "San Polo, Italy". Dimension: 26 cm height, 12 cm width, 6 cm depth. One ceramic harlequ...

A typically Italian Art Deco Triart Bassano pottery figure of a seated nude dating between 1930 and 1950. The lightly potted figure sits on a moulded ro...

Victorian antique Majolica jardinière of the Four Seasons by Minton English, c. 1905 Measures: Height 39cm, diameter 32cm This charact...

Two girls under a large umbrella, in short dresses, one holding a doll tucked under her arm, whispering something in the other's ear. On a light oval base. Designed by STEPHAN DA...

Polychrome ceramic plate produced by Sica from the 40s / 50s with signed Tuscan school decoration Measuring 26 cm in diameter, written on the back "sica" and "chianciano". In v...

Antique Victorian French porcelain figural group depicting in polychrome a dramatical scene. Maker Eugene Clauss of Paris. A delightful piece in lovely original condition. M...

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...

Lustre, 1882 Ltd. with Bethan Gray. Lustre, conceived by award-winning designer Bethan Gray uses a fine bone china body paired with 22-carat gold and black decals...

Indigo Storm, 1882 Ltd. with Faye Toogood. Faye Toogood’s range of ceramic designs for 1882 Ltd. celebrates the accidental beauty of natural imperfections. Indigo Storm is a bold int...

Zatte Made by Bénédicte Vallet Measures: 7.87" x 7.08'' A "Certificate of Authenticity" is provided.

The public buildings, the noble ones but also the more modest residences, have been decorated for centuries with decorative panels cemented on the facades. Bottega Gatti archive on i...

Pair of maiolica tureens Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). a – 8.66 x 11.02 x 7.48 in (22 x 28 x 19...