18th Century Ceramics

A dark brown-glazed pearlware bough pot with pierced cover and applied decoration, made by Wedgwood circa 1785. The development of a whiteware body had been a goal of ceramicists ac...

This set of six plates, crafted by John Turner around 1795, features the exquisite Imari color palette of iron red, cobalt blue, and radiant gold. The color combination creates a vib...

This is a hard paste porcelain coffee cup, by New Hall, dating to the late 18th century George 111rd period, circa 1790. The piece is well potted on a low foot with a plain loop h...

An exceptional antique Chinese Qianlong porcelain plate decorated in underglaze blue and overpainted in red and green glazes with light gilding with...

A German Meissen yellow porcelain candy bowl with a figural knob. The exterior of the bowl is delicately adorned with oval shaped medallions with images of bouquets of flowers, geome...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain plate or bowl from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, fully marked to the base with the Kangxi period Artemisia Leaf mark within a double blue ring. The plate is of dinner plate size, finely potted with a carefully cut base rim and a lovely rich glassy, white glaze with a light blue tinge. The plate is carefully hand painted in a free flowing style, characteristic of the period, in varying shades of a clear cobalt blue, iron red and gold. The central well is decorated in the Imari style with flowering peonies, asters and other flowers and grasses, with a small insect flying above the flowers, all within two sets of concentric blue circles. The outer rim is richly decorated with flower sprigs and leaves, all within an outer blue circle. The base of the plate has a recognized and documented hand painted Kangxi symbol of an Artemisia Leaf, within a double blue ring. See Page 168 of "How to Identify Old Chinese Porcelain" by Willoughby Hodgson and published by Forgotten Books. A Kangxi plate...

This is a hand painted Chinese export bowl from the late 18th century, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period, 1736-1795. We date this piece to...

A rare Meissen Marcolini Porcelain Chinoiserie incense burner vase and cover, made for the Chinese market, circa 1800, blue cross swords and star mark, Pressnummer 58 A Museum Quality Piece. Painted in the sought after famille rose palette with sprigs of indianische Blumen and enriched in gilding, the simulated pierced body supported by four feet painted with stylized dragons, the pierced cover with a Buddhist lion finial. 10" high x 6" wide x 6" deep The shape of this piece, which appears to be unrecorded in the literature, is inspired by similar Chinese porcelain censers from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1654-1722). An example in the Palace Museum, Beijing, is illustrated by Li Yi-hua in Qing Porcelain of Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong Periods from the Palace Museum Collection, Hong Kong, 1989, pl. 65. Another in the British Museum, London (museum no. PDF, A.812) is catalogued as a perfume-holder. These porcelain examples are in turn inspired by ancient Chinese bronzes from both the Shang (1600-1046 BC) and the Zhou (1046-246 BCE) dynasties, an example of which was sold anonymously by Christie's New York, 22 March 2019, lot 1601. This chain of inspiration tracking backwards from the 19th century to antiquity provides a clear example of how ceramics, and indeed other mediums, are able to influence and motivate the works of later generations. For a Meissen porcelain snuff...

This is a very good Chinese porcelain large plate, made for the export (Canton) market, during the middle of the 18th century, Qing-Qianl...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate or Bowl from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, fully marked to the base with the Kang...

Dutch Delft Kolf Tile. An early Dutch delft blue and white golf tile - hand painted with a Kolf scene depicting a Colf/ Kolf player. The blue image is on an off white background with...

This is a hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain plate, dating to the second half of the 18th century, circa 1770, the Qing Qianlong dynasty. This very good condition of this...

An antique Italian hand painted Savona tin glazed syrup jar inscribed AQUA DE PIANTAGNE dating from the early 18th century, the rounded earthenware jar stand...

This is a very good hard paste porcelain early Coffee Can or cup with a loop handle, hand decorated in the Royal Lily pattern by Worcester during the Barr p...

A stunning Spanish or North African faience deep bowl. 18th century. Well cared for with various old rim repairs typical of the form. Red ware base. 15 1/4" diameter, 4" height. We ...

This is a beautifully hand-painted Chinese Export porcelain blue and white, large deep plate or dish which we date to the Qing, early 18th Century, Yongzheng period, Circa 1730. The...

Large & Very Fine Chinese Export Punch Bowl, with Painted & Gilt decoration in the Mandarin palette. Jingdezhen region, China ca. 1780.

A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Angels " Measures: 364 cm x 252 cm 439 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " River Scene" Measures: 181cm x 087cm 78 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles...

Very large and heavy, 18th Century or earlier hand-painted Italian majolica glazed pottery charger plate depicting Mary. Central polychrome painted scene of Mary, with geometric bord...

A pair of famille verte porcelain plates, the left made in China during the Kangxi period (r. 1662–1722) and the right a copy by Meissen made circa 1740. Chinese porcelain has alw...

This rare and charming pair of 18th-century French creamware lions was made circa 1790. Each lion reclines atop a tall rectangular base decorated with rich cobalt-blue swags, bright yellow tassels, and vivid green trim. The forms are bold and expressive. The lions' open mouths are painted in soft pink, and their manes are rendered in vibrant yellow and lined with dark brown, lending them an animated, almost theatrical presence. The lions rest on what appear to be stylized, draped cushions, adding a sense of comfort and reality. Their wide-eyed expressions and exaggerated features give the pair a whimsical character that blends elegance with humor—a hallmark of late 18th-century French design. Unmarked but unmistakably French in style, these figures make a striking decorative statement. Whether placed on a mantel or console, they command attention and offer a playful counterpoint to more serious classical forms. Dimensions: 6.5 inches tall x 6.75 inches long x 4.5 inches wide Condition: Excellent Price: $2,300 Decoration: Painted in yellow, cobalt, green, pink, and brown with molded drapery and tassel detail Material: Creamware pottery Style: French Neoclassical with Folk Art elements Origin: France Date: Circa 1790 Key Features - Rare pair of large 18th-century creamware lion figures - Expressive hand-painted decoration with bold color contrasts - Tall bases decorated with molded and painted swags and tassels - French origin, circa 1790 - Whimsical and animated expressions add charm and visual interest Background of creamware Creamware is the name given to a type of earthenware pottery initially made from white clays from Dorset and Devonshire combined with an amount of calcined flint. Creamware was first produced in England sometime before 1740. Foremost among the pioneers of creamware in the Staffordshire Potteries was Thomas Whieldon. The young Josiah Wedgwood partnered with Thomas Whieldon from 1754 to 1759. When Wedgwood left to set up his own business, he immediately directed his efforts to developing creamware. Around the same time, in the mid-18th century, French potters developed their creamware known in France as "Faience Fine...

Wonderful Large Tuscan Round Plate (Siena) from the 18th Century decorated with a battle scene. Marked Siena with the date 1527 on the wing. Italian majolica. . Diameter: 45 cm. good...

18th Century Wedgwood & John Flaxman, Blue Jasperware "Dancing Hours" Plaque, England, circa 1790 This exquisite late 18th-century Wedgwood blue jasperware plaque from the "Dancing ...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate or Bowl from the Qing, Kangxi period, 1662-1722, fully marked to the base with the Kang...

Glazed ceramics with lustre-painted decoration This is glazed ware, i.e. it is glazed with a white enamel bath, very pure in the best examples, which is fired in the kiln. The cooled...

Rare Rouen plate with beautiful blue decoration. France, circa 1750 Good condition.

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " River Scene" Measures: 200cm x 083cm 84 tiles Important Note: this panel is with the tiles...

These are NINE Delft ceramic wall tiles, all with different blue and white hand painted patterns, made in the Netherlands, from the 19th Century to the 17th Century, but mainly 18th Century. Each tile is nominally slightly over 5 inches square.. All nine tiles are unique, being individually hand painted with different scenes and patterns featuring various scenes with buildings, trees, watersides, boats and one floral, with most having spider motif corners. They are all enamelled in cobalt blue, using different shades of blue, which varies slightly from tile to tile as expected:- please see the images. Two of the tiles have scenes within double blue circles. NOTES: The central floral pattern tile is slightly thicker and dates to the 17th C Seven Tiles are 18th Century and one is 19th Century ( blue tinged glaze) Overall a beautiful set of individual hand painted antique Delft tiles...

This is a beautifully hand painted Chinese Export porcelain Plate from the Qing, Kangxi period, (1662-1722), circa 1700. The plate is of large dinner plate size with a 10 inch di...

This is a beautifully hand-painted Chinese porcelain Dish, dating to the middle of the 18th century, Qing, Qianlong period, circa 1750. The dish is circular, well potted, with rib...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 266 cm x 280 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...

This elegant antique jar was hand-crafted in Spain circa 1760; round in shape with narrow base and neck, the vessel features a rolled rim at the top accented with a mustard color gla...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Panel "Battle Scene" 126cm x 140cm 330 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles ...

This is a hard paste porcelain Tea Bowl and Saucer by New Hall, dating to the turn of the 18th century, George 111rd period, circa 1800. Both pieces are decorated over-glaze with ...

Glazed ceramic spice rack. Talavera de la Reina, 18th century. Spice rack with three wells in the shape of an equilateral triangle, made of ceramic and decorated with high-temperatu...

A fine example of a German Baroque tobacco jar with original pewter lid. The rich ocher salt glaze decorated with raised floral motifs. A handsome addition for the collector of pipes...

Chinese export porcelain service spectacularly decorated with a smart coral scale ground with panels of puce flowers. The service com...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 252 cm x 294 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...

This is a good, very early, rare blue and white coffee cup in the "Boy on a Buffalo" pattern, probably from the factory of Josiah Spode, stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, England, made...

This is a good Chinese porcelain circular deep plate or soup bowl made for the export (Canton) market, during the middle of the 18th century, Qing-Qianlong period. The plate is well...

Maiolica sugar bowl Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 3.54 x 4.52 x 3.54 in (9 x 11,5 x 9 cm) Weight: 0.394 lb (0.179 kg) State of conservation: small and slight chips on the edges. The small sugar bowl has a swollen and ribbed body resting on a flat base. The cap-shaped lid follows the rib of the container and is topped with a small knob in the shape of a two-colored fruit. The sugar bowl is painted “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) with the characteristic floral motif of bunches and isolated semis. An example which closely corresponds to this one is kept at the Civic Museum in Lodi (G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia, Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137). This decorative style 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 later introduced by Antonio Ferretti to Italy. The 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 started their maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces starting from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano 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, was able to 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, both with or without contour lines, as well as in purple or green monochrome. After efforts to introduce more industrial production techniques to the sector succeeded, even the Ferretti manufacture, in the last decade of the eighteenth century, started heading towards decline despite its attempts to adapt production to neoclassical tastes. In 1796 the Napoleonic battle for the conquest of the Lodi bridge over the Adda definitively compromised the furnaces. Production resumed, albeit in a rather stunted manner, until Antonio's death on 29 December 1810. (M. L. Gelmini, pp. 28-30, 38, 43 sgg., 130-136 (for Simpliciano); pp. 31 sgg., 45-47, 142-192 (for Antonio). Bibliography G. Gregorietti, Maioliche di Lodi Milano e Pavia Catalogo della Mostra, Milano, 1964 n. 137; C. Baroni, Storia delle ceramiche nel Lodigiano, in Archivio storico per la città e i comuni del circondario e della diocesi di Lodi, XXXIV (1915), pp. 118, 124, 142; XXXV (1916), pp. 5-8; C. Baroni, La maiolica antica di Lodi, in Archivio storico lombardo, LVIII (1931), pp. 453-455; L. Ciboldi, La maiolica lodigiana, in Archivio storico lodigiano, LXXX (1953), pp. 25 sgg.; S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, pp. 17 sgg.; A. Novasconi - S. Ferrari - S. Corvi, La ceramica lodigiana, Lodi 1964, ad Indicem; Maioliche di Lodi, Milano e Pavia (catal.), Milano 1964, p. 17; O. Ferrari - G. Scavizzi, Maioliche italiane del Seicento e del Settecento, Milano 1965, pp. 26 sgg.; G. C. Sciolla, Lodi. Museo civico, Bologna 1977, pp. 69-85 passim; G. Lise, La ceramica a Lodi, Lodi 1981; M. Vitali, in Storia dell'arte ceramica...

18th century Spanish "Puente del Arzopispo" Mardrid hand painted earthenware "salvilla" dish, a type of plate which stands on a pedestal and was used to hold and display smaller reci...

This is a hard paste porcelain waste or slop bowl by New Hall in a hand painted Chinoiserie figure pattern No. 20, dating to the late 18th century, circa 1790. The bowl is well potted on a mid depth foot. The decoration is hand-painted using bold enamels in a charming chinoiserie figure pattern, number 20, showing a Lady with a parasol being presented a flower by a young man, all by a fence in a garden setting. The inner rim has a repeated border pattern and the inside base has a hand painted flower bud sprig which is worn and faded. This is a recorded New Hall pattern No 20. Overall a charming 18th Century Bowl...

This Jug has a great old Patina. It is from France made in the 18th Century. The material is Pottery and the condtion is Fair. the decor is "fleur de Lys".

Glazed ceramics with lustre-painted decoration This is glazed ware, i.e. it is glazed with a white enamel bath, very pure in the best examples, which is f...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 266 cm x 294 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...

An Italian Baroque Castelli albarllo, also known as a pharmacy or drug jar. It held 'Benedict Laxat' listed as far back as Aristotle as a medication used in by midwives. Beautifully decorated with buildings in landscapes in the free, almost impressionistic style typical of Castelli Maiolica...

A very good Porcelain Coffee Can with a ring handle, hand decorated with an orange and gilt pattern by Worcester during the Barr period, fully marked to...

Late 18th century partial dessert service in the ever popular and elegant Willow pattern. This is one of the prettiest sets we've ever had the pleasure to offer. The ceramic is so ...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 184cm x 85cm. 78 tiles IMPORTANT NOTE: This panel is with the...

Superb Rouen wyvern platter ("à la Guivre"), 18th century France. Exquisite and rare museum quality piece. Decorations of a parrot carrying a branch, butterflies, an aquatic landscape and an Asian wyvern dragon. These dragons are different from those found in European fairy tales and films. In China, they're in the arts, zodiac signs and festivals ("Dragon Dance" at Chinese New Year). They embody power, perseverance... Linked to the sky and water, they have meteorological powers, such as making it rain. So they often live in tumultuous rivers, at the bottom of oceans... hence the lake over which this dragon "flies". What's more, this earthenware dragon...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese "Saint Antony" Measures: 266 cm x 280 cm Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th ce...

This is a beautiful hand painted blue and white Chinese porcelain large diameter deep plate or charger, dating to the first half of the 18th century, circa 1720, Qing dynasty, either...

The Chinese Export porcelain dish in the famille rose palette is painted on the border with meandering vines and flowers which surrounds a central panel decorated with vases and pots of flowers...

This is a very good early Chinese Teapot and matching cover from the Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period ( 1662 to 1722) which we date to Circa 1710. The teapot has a globular form on a sho...

Antique 18th century Chinese plate.