French Ceramics

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...

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

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

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...

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

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

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

Playful and whimsical, Capron’s art panels are the most sought after, as editions were small, and in some cases not more than a few, or by special commission. Some are rough and mat...

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...

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

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...

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

Mid-Century Red Majolica Bird Salt Cellar Vallauris.

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

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....

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 ...

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,...

This unmarked ceramic bowl was handcrafted in France in the mid -20th century, it came from a French succession. The bowl has a striking lively turquoise glazing with expressive craq...

This ceramic pitcher is a special creation by Roger Capron and made in France in 1960. It's shaped like an abstract bird or rooster and was made in the 1960s. It has a surprising des...

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

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 iconic bottle form by the French ceramic artists Jacques and Dani Ruelland. A pale mauve glaze. Signed. Literature: Pierre Staudenmeyer, La Ce´ramique Francaise des Anne´es 50, P...

Superb covered ceramic pot by Gustave Reynaud (signed below), Atelier Lemurier, France, 50s/60s. In a perfect condition

Rare set of form cups and udercups from he 1960's by Peter and Denise Orlando in very good condition . Born in the United States in New Jersey to Italian parents, Peter Orlando stud...

Very rare mid century ceramic bowl / cup in white, red and black glaze by Georges Jouve produced in France, 1950s. In good original condition. Signed "Jouve" with the iconic alpha. ...

This glazed ceramic from Accolay is fascinating, having marked the beginnings of its creation. It is referenced in the key book on ceramics, "French Pottery of the 50s" by Staudenmeyer Pierre...

A superb little "Calice" vase, black enamelled ceramic, enhanced by a red interior enamel and a thin circular white line, unsigned piece in the spirit of iconic Georges Jpuve creatio...

Charming ceramic pitcher from Accolay. Accolay ( 1945-1989 ) France, ca. 1960

Glazed ceramic roller vase in a beautiful Klein blue exterior color with incised decoration. artist : Jacques Blin (1920-1995) Signed, perfect condition. France, ca. 1950

Pyrite stoneware vase, signed artist : Jean Tessier (1931-2020) Jean Tessier is one of the pioneers of the post-war renaissance of stoneware in tableware...

French ceramic decorative dish (c. 1960s) by Albert Thiry. Boat-shaped ceramic dish with milky-white glazed exterior. Within the dish you find the same base glaze mixed with thistle...

Glazed earthenware. Signed (illegible). Probably French.

Set of 12 Green Majolica Wheat Knife Rests & Wine Coaster signed Vallauris, circa 1950. 11 knife rests and one wine coaster bottle. knife rests / 4 inches by 0.8 inches, Height / 0.5...

Mid-Century French Decorative Ceramic Dish / Vide-Poche by Elchinger 1960s. Green Color.

French ceramic decorative dish (c. 1960s) by Honoré Milazzo. With geometrical decoratives shapes in bronw black red Colors. Signed underneath.

Duo of ceramic mugs by the French artist Jacques Blin from the 60s. Enameling in green shades with drawings on each of the mugs representing stylized animals with geometric shapes ty...

Ceramic from the 60's representing the "Virgin and Child" by the famous French artist Jean Derval. Very nice glazing on the whole, with typical colours and patterns of the artist. So...

Ceramic shell bowl by Pol Chambost, France, circa1950. Measures: Height : 3.6cm - 1.4 in., Width : 25.5cm - 10in. Depth : 24.5cm - 9.6 in. Incised under the base "1025 Poterie Pol Ch...

Ceramic vase from the 1960s by French artist Robert Picault from Vallauris. The ceramic is glazed in shades of blue, green and white, with geometric decoration throughout, typical of...

Georges Jouve 'Patte d’Ours' ashtray in rare crackled white glaze on a Mathieu Matégot black lacquered metal and woven rattan stand. France c. 1951. Und...

Large ceramic by French artist Jean Derval from the 50s. Outstanding ceramic depicting the Virgin and Child. Enameling in shades of white, red and brown. Very fine vintage condition,...

Earthenware tableware with 'Faux Bois' decoration, made by atelier Grandjean Jourdan Vallauris in the 1950s. In the southern French town of Vallauris...

Ceramic goddess by Denise Picard from the Paul Pouchol workshop H687 Large ceramic by the French artist Denise Picard signed by the Paul Pouchol studio in the 1940s. Glazed ceramic...

Ceramic vase from the 1960s by French artist Robert Picault from Vallauris. The ceramic is glazed in shades of blue, green and white, with geometric decoration throughout, typical of...

France - Unique handmade piece Large floor abstract woman ceramic sculpture Green ceramic colors Original perfect condition Circa 1960 Height 72 cm Large 24 cm Depth 13 cm

Roger Capron Red glazed ceramic scroll box. Signed in the ass Circa 1950

Very rare mid century yellow ceramic cylinder by Georges Jouve produced in France 1950s. In good original condition. Signed. Dimensions: H: 18 cm / 7" Diameter: 13.5 cm / 5.35"

Oyster plate in Cramic, in black white and brown color. Large. France, 1960.