French Ceramics

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...

Rare vase "with ears” signed Roger Capron (1922-2006) White ceramic with enamelled blue and black geometric motifs France, Vallauris, circa 1950

A porcelain sculpture with green glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base. circa 1970.    

This lovely French Art Deco cherub was made at the beginning of the 1920s. The ceramic vase was cast from a charming mould and has a beautiful cream coloured glaze with craquele. It ...

Rare Mid-Century Ceramic Vase by Céramiques Ricard (Le Castellet & Bendor Island), France, 1950s. Exceptional mid-century ceramic vase produced by Céramiques Ricard, crafted in Le Ca...

A French Art Deco craquelé ceramic bust of a young faun with pointed ears and a garland of leaves on his head. Marble base. Weight: 4.5 lbs. Please refer to photos for more details. ...

Charming green fish plates in the shape of a fish vintage Glazed ceramic Made in France Circa 1970. Add a touch of charm and cheerfulness to your table or wall decoration with these...

A 19th century French bisque porcelain figurine of a couple seated and engaged in a conversation. The figurine is marked on back and ...

La Borne Elegant and large stoneware ceramic vase by french potter . French handmade circa 1960 20th mid century design pottery. Original perfect condition Measures: Height: 35c...

Gilt washed bronze brooch attributed to Line Vautrin. A stylized bird with open wings. A delicate and amazing feature of the brooch is the detailed artistry of the closing pin. Uns...

Pair of Barbotine ceramic dishes, Art Nouveau Period, France, circa 1890.

Decorative vintage ceramic pot with lid by Michel Barbier (circa 1960s). This utilitarian crockery pot with lid is also a stunning work of art. On...

A highly unusual vase by Jean Mayodon, one of France's leading artists in the Art Deco era, this piece depicts two scenes of nude male hunters with several deer. One of the hunters i...

French clock from the mid-20th century. Object in gilded and chiselled bronze and brass, adorned with hand-painted ceramic elements with floral decorations of great pleasure. Rear do...

The designs on this French faience group is typical of pottery made in Rouen. Early 20th Century French Hand-Painted Faience Vasse from Rouen Marking on the bottom: " Rouen Fait ...

This set of antique oyster or seafood plates are signed by an unknown maker, and presumed to have originated from France and date to approximately 1880 and done in the period Victori...

Ceramic vase by Roger Capron, Vallauris, France, 1950s Signed Capron Vallauris.

French Majolica wild rose pitcher fives Lille, circa 1900.

Grand plat de forme libre en céramique émaillée rouge à décor polychrome d'un quartier de lune à visage humain et feuillages blancs. Signé et numéroté au dos 4/50

A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

Ceramic Panel by Jean Lurçat, Sant Vicens, France, 1952-65 Known for his tapestry work, Jean Lurçat created various ceramic pieces, when staying at Sant Vincens, french part...

This is a very beautiful porcelain coffee can and saucer duo made by a French Paris maker, dating to the very early 19th century, circa 1800. The fine quality and very good / excell...

Vallauris, France, three ceramic bowls in brightly colored glazes in red, yellow and green on a dark base. 1960/70s. Marked. In excellent condition. Measuring: L 20.0 x W 14.0 x ...

Walnut Wood Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 250 x H 120 cm Materials: Walnut. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious mom...

Beautiful French Majolica wall plate from the Jugendstil / Art Nouveau period (ca 1900). Elegant design with a lovely lady in the middle. Nu...

Vallauris, France, coffee pot, lidded bowl and a coffee mug. Luster glaze. 1960/70s. In good condition with an insignificant small chip on the spout. Marked. Coffee pot measures:...

Ceramic very stylish table lamp by famous French studio KAZA from 1920s. Marked under the base "KAZA France".

Art Deco 1930's ceramic powder bowl, signed underneath 'France'. Features a flapper girl vibrantly coloured with her black bob haircut. Made in France. A rare design and very high qu...

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure Pottery, this urn style vase is inspired by antiquity—evident in its form, its spare coloring, and its stylized depiction of animals.

A porcelain sculpture with black glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

A pair of vase -Sèvres Manufacture Nationale de Sèvres France, Sèvres, 1986. Unique pieces Pair of oval-roll-shape porcelain vases, each presents a unique decor of fine crysta...

Pablo Picasso Profil de Jacqueline (A.R. 457), 1962 Edition Picasso Terre de faïence rouge et décor à la couverte gravé au couteau et patiné noir. Rouge et noir Haut. 3,5 cm – Diam. ...

A magnificent oval ceramic dish by Robert Picault, adorned with a thistle motif, in perfect condition. Picault's personal pieces bear his full signature until 1962, while industrial ...

A porcelain sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

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...

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...

Picasso Edition Madoura " Oiseau au ver " Ash-Tray, 1952. Turned round ash-tray. White earthenware clay, oxidized paraffin decoration, white enameled and black. 500 exemplaires. "Edi...

Vintage Ceramic Plate with Ram by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled table...

Large ceramic vase by French artist Sophie Combre. Vase entirely covered with drawings of faces and abstract forms. Very fine vintage condition, signed by the artist under the vase. ...

Pair of ceramic planters. Attributed to Sarreguemines. France, late 19th century. Planters dimensions: 42 cm diameter, 36 cm height. Bases...

Discover the timeless elegance of an artisanal treasure: the small vase created by master ceramist Jacques Blin. A symbol of finesse and know-how, each piece embodies the very essenc...

Large hand-sculpted ceramic lamp, stylized face with a round of danseurs, stoneware glazed in black enamel. One of a kind handmade piece signed by the French ceramicists Dalo The he...

Mini Mural by Olivia Cognet Dimensions: D 5 x W 28 x H 32 cm Materials: Stone. Each of Olivia’s handmade creations is a unique work of art, the snapshot of a precious moment captu...

A large French Art Nouveau bronze mounted glazed ceramic planter or cachepot from Longchamp, Burgundy. Vibrant hand painted colorful flowers with bright green foliage and metallic go...

Blue-glazed ceramic vase by French ceramist Jacques Blin from the 1960s. The entire vase is decorated with stylized birds. Very fine vintage condition, with slight traces of age and ...

Ceramic: Pierrefonds, 995 In 1903, Count Charles Henri Olivier Hallez d'Arros founded a ceramics factory in Pierrefonds in the Oise . He was joined, in 1912, by the ceramist Emile Bo...

A lovely set of Jean Pouyat for Limoges salad plates. In a crisp white porcelain, each plate features a gold, blue and pink filigree pattern with ...

An early 20th century French Limoges porcelain fish platter and 12 plates, each hand-painted in green and yellow with gilt edge. Mark to undersi...

A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

Rare unusual Majolica frog playing guitar sitting on a chair signed Jerome Massier, circa 1910.

Ceramic pitcher and glasses set from the 60's by French ceramist Jacques Blin. Glazed ceramic in blue / green tones, decorated with geometric d...

The designs on this French faience group is typical of pottery made in Rouen. Early 20th century French hand-painted Faience Terrine from Rouen. Marking on the bottom: "Rouen Fait...

Set of Six glasses in Ceramic Vallauris, 1970. t has been made in France The colors are Green and Brown. As they are Hand maded, two brown lasses are slithly smaller.

Richly glazed in tones of ruddy brown, ivory and dark chocolate, this stunning vase by Jean Mayodon features a series of medallions with classical nude male figures in various poses....

Jolie vase soliflore modèle bouteille à décor dit pyjama par Roger Capron, à Vallauris. Signé.

A ceramic sculpture with brown glaze decoration by Tim Orr. Perfect original conditions. Signed under the base, circa 1970.

Robert Picault Large Centerpiece Bowl

Sculpture "Appel au Passeur" by J. Le Guluche editor, "A. Hanne" signed Le Guluche, 1849-1915 Appel au Passeur Editor A.Hanne no 395 Joseph Le Guluche, (1849-1915) Appel au Passeur...

Vintage hand-made French Provincial yellow terracotta glazed confit pottery jar with handles. Per the last photo we have a few of these in various size...

Stunning Art Nouveau/ Arts & Crafts tile panel from the superb firm, Craven Dunnill, & Co., Ltd, Jackfield Salop, England, circa 1905, in a bright celadon. This quantity original jug...