French Ceramics

Brilliant handmade hand glazed Art Nouveau planter jardinière, 1930s Wonderful Art Nouveau period/ monumental ceramic planter jardinière, handmade and hand-glazed in brilliant blue ...

Vallauris biomorphic Fat Lava ceramic chandelier in the manner of Georges Jouve - south France, circa the 1960s Measurements: H. 16cm (6.5") W. 17cm (6.75") D. 8cm (3.25") Signed:...

Roger Capron 1 of 21 blue ceramic vases, France - 1950s, Labeled. Please get in touch regarding the exact measurements of each vase Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a French ceramic ar...

Longwy Cloisonné Ovid Shaped Vase Unique French Art Deco. Stylized decoration of vertical stripes alternating on two rows of rosettes and triangles enameled yellow, turquoise, and da...

One of a set of beautiful ceramics from Ciboure pottery, this piece is inspired by antiquity, evident in its form (that of a vessel), its spare coloring, and its depiction of game. Executed by Etienne...

Mid-Century Modern French glazed ceramic bowl with face design, by Accolay. Signed to base.

A beautiful ceramic from Ciboure Pottery, this piece was executed by Garcia de Diego, and features a repeating pattern of abstract designs in various s...

Art deco cream and brown textured French ceramic vase,

French Art Deco antelope couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1930. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, page #8 (see photo). Measures: Width:...

Beautiful decorative, ceramic plate/charger by Pablo Picasso/Paul Eluard, produced by Limoges, France. "when you seek peace, you are crowned with hope".

Majolica oyster plate with crab in the center and shell accents, circa 1960 signed Sarreguemines.

Vintage Ceramic Footed Serving Dish by Roger Capron - Vallauris, France Roger Capron was in influential French ceramicist, known for his tiled tab...

Beauiful André Aleth Masson ceramic bowl, glazed orange inside and grey/blue outside. Signed under the base 'MASSON'. Unique piece. André Aleth Masson was a renowned French ceramici...

Mid-Century red Majolica duckling salt cellar Vallauris. Basketweave.

A Touch of French Mid-Century Modern Charm: Accolay Ceramic Pitcher Vase This beautiful mid-century modern pitcher vase, crafted by the renowned French pottery makers Accolay, embod...

Roger Capron (1922-2006) Pair of ceramic lamp bases with personnages Manufactured circa 1960, signed Capron, Vallauris, France Measure of ceramics solely: H 35 cm ( H 55 cm with s...

Traditional rustic ceramic vase. Manufactured in France, circa 1940. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.

Ceramic lamp by Jacques and Dani Ruelland, France, circa 1955 Signed

French midcentury tripod flower pot / planter / cachepot by Accolay, France, 1950s. Purple concentric circles vase. Measures: Height: 20.4cm (8"), diameter: 26cm (10.2").

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...

Vallauris, France. Small ceramic pitcher. Raku fired glaze with an orange interior. 1960s/70s. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Height 14.0 cm x Diameter 11.0 cm.

Pol Chambost ceramic jug, 837 model, circa 1950, France. Black and yellow enameled earthenware. Dimensions: 40 cm H, 20 cm W, 17 cm D. Good original condition. Bibliography: Pol Cham...

French Mid Century Modern Studio Pottery Footed Bowl Charger C.1960 In very good condition commensurate of age.

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 ...

Robert Bonfil (1886-1972) Ceramic tripod lamp Signed "Bonfil France, circa 1960

Cache-pot by Mado Jolain France, circa 1960

Jacques Blin (1920-1995) Zoomorphic vase-pichet (or "bird" vase), green glazed ceramic France, circa 1955 Handwritten enamelled signature "J. Blin" engraved under the base

Rare ceramic pitcher by Jean Lurçat France, circa 1950 Signed

Beautiful fish-shaped glazed ceramic bowl by Marcel Guillot.

Very rare mid century ceramic "Bear Hand" ashtray / bowl in warm red glaze by Georges Jouve produced in France, 1950s. In good original condition and signed with the iconic "alpha". ...

Bird / Owl Salt Shaker by Jeanne and Norbert Pierlot, Circa 1960. Ceramic work, engraved details. Enameled in a light grey and brown colors. Perfect condition ! The French couple ...

Beautiful French Vallauris majolica oyster plate in lovely shades of speckled lilac, teal, and brown. Priced individually, 9 available. DIMENSIONS 9.75ʺW × 1.12ʺD × 9.75ʺH

Art Deco Kangaroo ceramic vide poche Aladin France 1940s Marked Aladin France on the base. H 27.5 cm - 11 x 11 cm Conditions: excellent, no defects

Beautiful ceramic dish from France, 1960s. Plate with grey glaze and blue painted motif. Stamped on bottom. Great as catch-all or to be hung on the wall as art.  

French Art Deco ceramic panther at Sainte-Radegonde's, France. Width: 19.6"(50cm), Height: 9.4"(23.8cm), Depth: 4.5"(11.5cm). Sainte-Radegonde's label.

Mid-Century Red Majolica Bird Salt Cellar Vallauris.

Art Nouveau Majolica glazed tableware set of 10 pieces Leaves pattern in relief. Sarreguemines Majolica is a type of earthenware, decorated with colored lead glazes. Majolica was m...

Beautiful Jean Lurçat large balustre vase or jar, circa 1950, France. Enameled ivory/blue ceramic with black, white and turquoise stylized decor with siren and leaves . Limited editi...

French Decorative Pottery Dish Vide-Poche Jean Lurçat Style C. 1960s

Shiny green cup or vide-poches by Jacques et Dani Ruelland, 1960s. Signed on back Measures: Diameter 10,5 cm. Nice condition Bibliography : Les Ruelland Céramistes / JJ Wattel

Anthropomorphic ceramic vase by Mado JOLAIN, France, 1950s. Stoneware vase very close to Picasso's production, in terms of colors and design. Height : 9.1"(23.2cm), Diameter : 5"(12....

Shiny orange cup or vide-poches by Jacques et Dani Ruelland, 1960s. Signed on back Measures: Diameter 10,5 cm. Nice condition Bibliography : Les Ruelland Céramistes / JJ Wattel

Decorate a shelf or a kitchen counter with this elegant antique barbotine pitcher. Created by Sarreguemines, France in the 1930s, the pitcher depicts...

French Majolica rabbit tureen signed Caugant, circa 1940.

Ceramic plate by Roger Capron, signed, 1960's

Experience the vintage elegance of mid-century France with this exquisite set of 6 coasters from Vallauris Grandjean Jourdan, originating from the 1960s. Crafted with care and attent...

An iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. An aubergine glaze. Signature is obscured by the glaze. Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramiq...

A double decorated Ceramic Vase by Joe and Pat Rowland circa 1960 Capron Blin A beautiful free-form ceramic vase. It is both a brutalist work, with its very rough shape and the use ...

Jean Cocteau ceramic dish - La Joconde- 1958 Edition originale Atelier Madeline & Jolly with certificat d'origine dated et signed . White earthenware with black / red / blue enamel...

Introducing the timeless elegance of the Faux Bois Mug & Cups, designed by the visionary Grandjean Jourdan and meticulously crafted by Vallauris Ceramics in France during the 1960s. ...

Mid-Century French Ecru Majolica Oyster Plate . Lemon on the center.

This French tureen by Marianne Westman for Longchamp, France, presents an enticing blend of elegant design and practical functionality. Marianne Westman, a renowned Swedish designer,...

French Art Deco ceramic fox sculpture by Gustave Gillot (1888-1965) for Berlot-Mussier (Vierzon, 1929-1939), France, 1930s. Illustration of the fable "The Fox and the Grape" by Jean ...

Vase asymétrique, modèle 837 de Pol Chambost en forme de fleur insectivore, en céramique à couverte émaillée jaune anisée à l'intérieur et noir à l'extérieur, signé "Poterie Pol Cham...

Robert PICAULT (1919-2000) Céramiste de génie, ayant travaillé étroitement avec PICASSO et Roger CAPRON, il crée son propre ALQUIFOUX (mélange de de sulfure de plomb et de sable) et ...

Petite burnt orange French mid-century ceramic vessel with splayed black paint overlay. ' Signed underneath J Blin.

Robert PICAULT (1919-2000) Céramiste de génie, ayant travaillé étroitement avec PICASSO et Roger CAPRON, il crée son propre ALQUIFOUX (mélange de de sulfure de plomb et de sable) et ...

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...