European Ceramics

Pair of enamel ceramic planters, Art Nouveau period, Germany, circa 1900.

An artist working in the Art Nouveau style, Majorelle made a splash at the 1900 Exposition Universelle in Paris and was one of the founders of the E´cole de Nancy. This intricately p...

Michael Powolny Art Nouveau centrepiece with three cherubs - most lovely ceramics item! Modelled by Michael Powolny (1871 - 1954), circa 1907. Hallmarked: Manufactured by Wiener Keramik (Vienna Ceramics) (WK / hallmarked). Material is ceramics (multicolored painted / glossy finish). Model 113 (model number is impressed / bottom glazed) Monogram of "Michael Powolny (MP)" is impressed, too. Made 1912. ________________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Most lovely three naked male cherub's figurines holding a round plate attached to their heads / the mentioned plate is blue painted at bottom side / the surface of tiered round socle is partially moss green shaded. ________________________________________________________________________________ Height: 21.0 cm (= 8.66 inches) Diameter of platter: 24.5 cm (= 9.64 inches) ________________________________________________________________________________ Bibliography: Waltraud Neuwirth, Markenlexikon für Kunstgewerbe (3), Wiener Keramik / Modelle 1906-13; pages 100-101 Elisabeth Frottier, "Michael Powolny, Keramik und Glas aus Wien 1900-1950", Vienna 1990, page 200, List of Work (= Werkverzeichnis) number W 113 (WV 61), Model 113 ________________________________________________________________________________ Experts of Fine Arts assess Michael Powolny's work nowadays as result of activity of one the most important ceramics sculptors / designers of Austrian Art Nouveau. Most of Powolny's successors were strongly under his sway since Powolny had left 'large steps' in Viennese Art of Ceramics. Excellent condition. ____________________________________________________________________________________ About Michael Powolny (Sculptor). As both a designer and a teacher, the Austrian ceramicist and glassware designer Michael Powolny was an important figure in the development of modernist aesthetics in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century. His romantic sculptural pottery figures embrace the lush, dynamic stylings of Gustav Klimt and other progressive artists, while his functional pieces — such as glass bowls and vases — employ the simple linear and geometric ornamentation that marked the work of Josef Hoffmann and other members of the Wiener Werkstätte Community of designers and craftsmen. Powolny received classical training in ceramics from his father, a potter, and at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, but later joined in the modernizing movement in the Austrian arts at the close of the 19th century. In 1897, Klimt, Hoffman, Koloman Moser and other artists and architects founded the Vienna Secession, a group that fought for freedom of expression against the city’s tradition-bound arts establishment. Powolny’s work reflects the changing times. He used classical figures in his ceramics — female nudes, cherubs — yet would dress them in modern ornament such as garlands of abstract, geometric flowers. Pieces from Powolny’s ceramics company were sold through the Wiener Werkstätte (Viennese Workshops) founded by Hoffmann and Moser, and Hoffman later hired Powolny to create ceramic ornamentation for his architectural masterpiece, the Palais Stoclet in Brussels. Powolny would go on to design glassware that combines elegant, tapering forms with precise linear decoration. His most influential work may have come as a professor at the School of Applied Arts, where he taught both Lucie Rie, the great Austrian-British modernist ceramicist, and the American potter Viktor Schreckengost, creator of the “Jazz Bowl...

Excellent Viennese Art Nouveau Item Modelled by Ferdinand Doblinger (1872-1935), circa 1910. Manufactured by 'Wiener Kunstkeramische Werkstätte...

Pair of glazed ceramic vases. Art Nouveau period, France, early 20th century.

Emerald green tulip ornamented ceramic "tapas" serving dish made by Andreas Schneider, Norway 1910s. Art Nouveau meeting Art Deco.

Wonderful Art Nouveau iron stone ceramic glaze designed by Christopher Dressner for S.C.I. Laveno, stamped, circa 1890-1900. Note rare coloring.

Arthur Craco (1869-1955) large ceramic vase, circa 1900 in the style of Hector Guimard.   

Amphora earthenware shaped vase, Viennese, Austria, from the beginning of the 20th century, circa 1900 with four stylized handles.

This very vintage textural and raised forms of this glazed ceramic vase is by the Hungarian artist named Zsolnay. It is a glorious combination of color of elegant sensual nude relief...

Pair of glazed ceramic vases. France, late 19th century.

A Pair of 19th Century French Gilt Bronze & Cobalt Blue Sevres Style Jeweled Vases Circa 1880 Origin: France Height: 10" Width: 6" Depth: 6" ...

Pair of glazed ceramic woman. Art Nouveau period. Vienna, circa 1900.

Vase with stand by Giorgio Spertini, SCI Laveno Italy, 1900-1908 Perfect condiction.

This tray was produced by the ceramic manufacture Jílové near Decín in the Czech Republic. Production started after 1918 and continued through the 1920s. The Jugendstill metal mont...

Desvres circa 1920. Exceptional set of 8 ceramic panels. Art Nouveau butcher's shop design. 4 panels with pig design: - 1 panel 77.5 x 62 cm -2 panels 62 x 62 cm -1 panel 108. 5 x ...

This tray was produce by the ceramic manufacture Jílové near Decín in the Czech Republik. Production started after 1918 and continued through the 1920s. The Jugendstil metal montage...

Art Nouveau ceramic paperweight "Flora" by Taxile Doat, Sèvres factory dated 1899. Some cracks on the periphery.

Marlotte French ceramic Elegant vase with beautiful glaze colors. Typical form from the 1900s. Excellent original conditions In the style of Pierre Adrien Dalpayrat. ...

This tray was produce by the ceramic manufacture Jílové near Decín in the Czech Republic. Production started after 1918 and continued through the 1920s. The Jugendstil metal montag...

This cylinder vase was produced by the manufacture " Céramiques Décoratives de Hasselt " for Gustave Serrurier-Bovy, circa 1905. This model was used for the brass, copper and mahogan...

MOST LOVELY ART NOUVEAU CHERUB FIGURINE ATTACHED TO LID OF BOX / BOWL MADE CIRCA 1910 MODELLED BY CARL KLIMT (BORN 1876 IN TEPLITZ - DIED 1945 IN ZINNWALD / BOHEMIA) ...

Henry Chaumeil Signed and dated 1912 Elegant art decorative ceramic vase by French artist. Orange, yellow and green ceramic glazes co...

A set of three glazed ceramic vessels fabricated at Møller & Bøgely in Spotterup Denmark, which factory only was in function between 1917-1919.

1900 pair of vase "barbotine" with octopus and shellfish.

Art Nouveau ceramic tile, circa 1900. Designed by Carl Sigmund Luber (1896-1934), Germany. Manufactured by Johann von Schwarz, Nuremberg. Sto...

Large aluminia Christmas plate 1910 in faience. In a very good condition. Measures: 30 cm. in diameter.

Classic sculpture in biscuit on base, Gustafsberg, dated 1910. Siblings. Measures 30.5 cm. x 20 cm. In perfect condition. Stamped. Gustafsberg, PS.

Edvard Frederik Sonne's Terracotta Factory. Rønne, Bornholm. Denmark ca. 1900. Art nouveau table lamp in black burned terracotta decorated with dogs. In very good condition. Stamp...

French large crown with roses in high relief, circa 1890. Highly decorative pieces, very heavy. Numerous chips previously repaints.  

Massier Vallauris, Nice. Art Nouveau ceramics, France, early 20 century vase, two ashtrays and a holder formed as an insect. Hallmarked: Nice, Mas...

Art Nouveau ceramic pedestal and its planter, circa 1900. Swan and plants design.

A French Art Nouveau covered porcelain jar designed by Georges De Feure and manufactured by Dufraisseix & Abbot, Limoges, for Art Nouveau Bing. In the manner of de Feure’s renowned t...

A French Art Nouveau round ceramic decorative plate by Clément Massier, depicting a Byzantine Head in iridescent enamel glazes, circa 1900s. Signed,...

Höganäs Art Nouveau ceramic vase. 23 cm. high. In good condition.

Rörstrand Art Nouveau vase in faience. Hallmarked. 20 cm. tall. In good condition, slight wear. Early 20th century.

French ceramic vase, Cauterets. Indistinct signature. Conical vase, blue-gray glaze running on beige-brown ground, probably France, circa 1910. Heights: 17 cm. In perfect condition.

Austrian Huge Ceramics Vase 'Four Seasons' deriving from Keramos / Vienna manufactory, designed by Susi Singer (1895 - 1965) made circa 1925 Excellently manufactured ceramics vase of most interesting shape: The bellied vase of tapering type stands...

Enrico Mazzolani female figure, Italy, 1930s.

Round bowl with dual domed lid, with cherub en miniature attached to top piece / further, a garland of flower's blossoms with leaves is laid on lid of bowl. Made circa 1912 Modelled by Bertold...

A mother-of-pearl lustre box with orange lustre interior and decorated with polychrome butterflies outlined in gold, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones circa 1920. Designer Daisy Make...

A ceramic lidded teapot by Pierre-Adrien Dalpayrat featuring a spherical body decorated with dynamic sculptural ribs, an inventive crescent-shaped han...