18th Century Ceramics

Sharing with you this lovely, probably Yongzheng period, dish in Famille Rose palette. A very unusual Pronk Dame au parasol version. Pink with rare overglaze blue and black. I thin...

Pair of small coffee pots. Manufacture of Pasquale Rubati Milan, 1770 Circa Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). a) height 7.87 x 5.51 x 3.93 in (20 x 14 x ...

Majolica pitcher Antonio Maria Coppellotti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1735 Majolica decorated in cobalt blue monochrome It measures 7.36 in hight x 8.07 x 4.52 (h 18.7 cm x 20.5 x 11.5...

Maiolica tureen Pasquale Rubati Manufacture Milan, circa 1770 - 1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). It measures 6.69 in x 11,02 x 8.26 (17 x 28 x ...

A gorgeous pair of 18th century Chinese Export porcelain plates decorated in stunning famille rose enamels, Yongzheng Period, circa 1730, China. The small plates decorated in bright and bold famille rose enamels, with pink dominating the color palette. The center of the plates featuring large floral sprays featuring magnolia and peony blossoms among other flowering plants. The rims of the plates with alternating half blossoms of pink magnolia and pink lotus against a dense diaper ground. Gilt painted ribbons scroll around the rim and down the cavetto, holding peaches and Daosit emblems, including castanets, a flute, a drum, and a ruyi scepter...

Pair of 18th century East India Company famille rose porcelain plates with a polychrome and gilded decor of basket, flowers and bamboos. Minor enamel ...

A Chinese Porcelain teapot. Qianlong period Fantastic and highly detailed decoration in Grisaille/Encre de Chine Painted with ‘The Valentine Pattern’. Two doves perched on a quiver ...

Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” with support feet decorated with little bunches of flowers Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 5.5 in X ...

Very nicely painted dish with Cuckoo in the house Period: Kangxi⁠-Yongzheng Country of origin: China⁠ The lower half of the design is well known in Holland as the “cuckoo in the hou...

Centerpiece white maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, circa 1700 Measures: 5.6 in x 14.72 in x 13.46 in (14.3 cm x 37.4...

Coffee assortment with “barbotine” decoration Manufacture of Pasquale Rubati or Felice Clerici Milan, 1770- 1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). ...

Two maiolica flower pots Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, Circa 1770 - 1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) The...

In the past, this pair of very beautiful ceramics carafes, was utilized in a Pharmacy to contain erbs and spices infusions. The carafes show all signs of the time, they remain a pai...

These sets of Delft Dutch plates would be a lovely addition to a dining room or would make beautiful decorations displayed on a wall or resting on a buffe...

Beautiful German faience jug from one of the Northern German factories.

Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with tulip Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770. Measures: 4.7 in x 4.7 in x 8.6 in 12 cm x 12...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th Century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 187cm x 153cm 80 tiles IMPORTANT NOTE: This panel is with the...

A very nice set of polychrome dishes with green and red overglaze colors. Interesting brown circle in the centre. Early Edo period.   Condition No real damages, just crackl...

Assortment of 12 elements with polychrome and gold decoration Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770- 1790. Two oval trays 10.62 in x 8.58 in (27 x 21.8 cm) Two dishes with perforated brim diameter 10.43 in (26.5 cm) Eight round dishes 9.37 in (23.8 cm) lb 10.14 (kg 4.6) State of conservation: very good, except for light chips with color drops at the edges, a greater one in a round dish. This rare set of dishes has great decorative impact and confirms the undisputed artistic ability of Pasquale Rubati's productions during the period of his greatest success. It also attests to the taste of the great Milanese commissions of the eighteenth century. Pasquale Rubati, a refined painter, opened his own factory in Milan in 1756, in competition with Felice Clerici...

18th Century Spanish ceramic plate with Costumbrist scene.

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 172cm x 088cm 72 tiles Important note: This panel is with the...

Heading : A Lowestoft porcelain coffee pot and cover Date : c1775-80 Period : George III Marks : none Origin : Lowestoft. England Colour : Underglaze blue Formation: Pear-shaped bod...

Majolica flower pot "crescent" decorated in manganese Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, c. 1770 4.92 in x 8.66 in x 5,31 in 12.5 cm x 22 cm X 13.5 cm Weight: 2.29 lb (1039 g) State of conservation: intact with slight chipping due to use in relief parts A rare example of a flower pot "a mezzaluna" produced by the manufactory of the refined painter Pasquale Rubati, who opened a factory in Milan in 1756 to compete with Felice Clerici...

Maiolica centerpiece Pasquale Antonibon factory Nove di Bassano, Venice, 1740-1770. Measures: 1.85 in x 19.21 in x 15.27 in 4.7 cm X 48.8 cm X 38.8 cm. lb 5.29 (kg 2.4) State of conservation: thin passing fêlure with covered chipping and a glued foot The Antonibon were an important family of Venetian...

18th century Spanish ceramic Plate with Architectural scene.

Assortment of 4 dishes with braided rim Antonio Ferretti Manufacture Lodi, circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire). Measures: 14 x 10 in (35.5 x 25.5 cm); 12.2 x 8.39 in (31 x 21.3 cm); 10.4 x 9.65 in (26.5 x 24.5 cm); 10.8 x 9.61 in (27.5 x 24.4 cm). Weight: 4.4 lb (1.998 kg) State of conservation: some chips due to use on the edges and on the parts in relief. The four different dishes have a foot with a low lip from which extends a wide, flat, slanted rim resembling a basket weave. The small handles are painted green: they resemble wickerwork in the two oval dishes and take the form of a sinuous branch in the round ones. The third fire decoration is inspired by the naturalistic floral botanical patterns on the ceramics produced by the Hannong family in Strasbourg. Here the pattern is defined by the rapidity and subtlety of the brushstrokes and the result is particularly tasteful, characterized by compositional intelligence and pictorial expertise. A main corolla, either a wild or garden rose, is set slightly off center in each well. From this extends a thin stem holding a small secondary bud and there are small field florets dotting the composition to lend volume to the delicate bunch of flowers. On the brim, small polychrome flowers add color to the weave, accompanied by lanceolate leaves of a very intense green. There exist few and very rare examples for comparison with this morphology: a round plate - entirely consistent with those in question - has been dated to around 1775 (S. Levy, Maioliche settecentesche lombarde e venete, Milano 1962, tav. 200). Two other dishes with a basket rim, but with parallel striped brim decoration, were exhibited in the 1995 exhibition on Lodi ceramics; the attribution to the Lombard town near Milan is therefore almost exclusively derived from the decoration called "alla rosa contornata" or "alla vecchia Lodi" and constitutes one of the most popular decorations during the eighteenth century. (M. L. Gelmini, in Maioliche lodigiane del '700 (cat. mostra Lodi), Milano 1995, pp. 31 p. 162-163 nn. 181-182). This decorative choice 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 which Antonio Ferretti introduced in Italy. This 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 had started their Maiolica manufacturing business in Lodi in 1725. The forefather Simpliciano had started the business by purchasing an ancient furnace in 1725 and, indeed, we have evidence of the full activity of the furnaces from April of the same year (Novasconi-Ferrari-Corvi, 1964, p. 26 n. 4). Simpliciano had 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, could 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...

Late Baroque pottery jug made and decorated with high temperature glazes over a white slip of tin. These motifs are combined with enameled decorations in relief obtained mold. The typology of the piece combines Italian jug with handle ovoid belly and vertical bow, with the peak jug typically Spanish, characterized by the outgoing peak of the mouth. Decorations reveal the oriental influence, with large floral bouquets arranged asymmetrically and complex landscapes with architecture and palm trees, which remove some figures, such as totally Western. The reasons appear pincelados in manganese black, and colored with ocher, blue, green and red, mainly enamels. Aragon ceramic least a century old will be characterized by a strong own, combined with the influences of personality Talavera and Catalonia. You will have three main centers: Teruel, Muel and Villafeliche, the first two with tradition since the 16th century, and the third created in the late 17th century. The Villafeliche will generally be very popular ceramics...

Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with garlands of flowers Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 Measures: 4.7 in x 5 in x 8.8 in ...

A most attractive and unusual teapot in black basalt, moulded with basket-weave decoration and interlocking arches. Exhibited: Wedgwood, Master Potter ...

Qianlong period talismanic antique Chinese porcelain plate Chinese, 18th Century Height 4cm, diameter 21cm Made during the 18th century in Qianlong period China, this fine porcelain plate was made for the export market, in particular the Islamic world, and comes in the form of a talismanic plate with Arabic inscriptions. The centre is decorated with a magic square...

The decoration of ceramics in blue tones on a white background was common in Europe as far back as the 17th century (Dutch and English pieces, works in Talavera de la Reina in Spain,...

Rare antique English Yorkshire or Staffordshire creamware pierced basket with intricate reticulated body. Lovely color no damage or repairs.

Centerpiece light blue maiolica shell Ferniani factory, early period: 1693-1776 Faenza, 1700 circa 5.5 in x 14.72 in x 13.77 in (14 cm x 37.4 cm X cm 35) lb 4.40 (kg 2) State of con...

Maiolica flower pot “a mezzaluna” decorated with trompe l’oeil Pasquale Rubati Factory Milan, circa 1770 Measures: each 4.7 in (cm 12) x 5 in (c...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Sculpture" Measures: 128cm x 143cm 90 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles re...

Assortment of bottle and glass coolers in Maiolica. Pasquale Rubati manufacture Milan, circa 1770 Maiolica polychrome decorated “a piccolo fuoco” (third fire) a - Bottle cooler 5.91 in x 5.91 in diameter (15 x 15 cm ) Weight: 1.86 lb (845 g) b - Bottle cooler 6.89 x 7.87 in diameter (17,5 x 20 cm) Weight: 2.09 lb (948 g) c - Pair of glass-cooler vases 3.94 x 3.94 in diameter (10 x 10 cm) Weight: 1.43 lb (650 g) Good state of conservation: a - some chipping from use on the edge; a - two fêlures covered on the edge; c - one has deep chippings on the edge and the other a subtle fêlure. Two Majolica factories were active in Milan in the 18th century. The first, starting from 1745, was owned by Felice Clerici; the other one by Pasquale Rubati from 1756. Rubati was in competition with Felice, whose worker he had been prior to opening his own workshop. On his death in 1796, the business was continued for a few more years by his son Carlo. Recent studies have recognized Pasquale Rubati's contribution as the creator of "Strasbourg-style" decorations with their particularly joyful depictions. This style had previously been attributed to the Lodi manufacturers. These works here, however, are a clear example of this production. The Majolica containers have different sizes, a cylindrical shape and rest on a low foot ring. The two largest are completed by handles in the shape of a zoomorphic mask with wide open jaws, while the smaller ones have handles applied with an anthropomorphic mask. All the works are characterized by elegant floral decoration. The two twin glass coolers show bunches of flowers centered around a main corolla, a rose or a peony paired...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese "Troubadour" Measures: 252cm x 86 cm 108 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18...

Small oval tray Felice Clerici Manufactory 1745-1780 Milan, Circa 1770-1780 Maiolica polychrome. Dimensions: 10.82 x 8.66 in (27.5 x 22 cm); weight 0.4...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 121cm x 49cm 36 tiles Important note: This panel is with the ...

A milky white dish with slight scalloped rim and decorated with cobalt blue iron red and green enamel over glaze, this delicate piece in Kakiemon Style was dated at least to the earl...

Azulejo de cerámica vidriada español de triana en color azul y blanco, S XVIII de cabeza de caballo pintado a mano.

An exceptionally rare pair of Triton candlesticks, in black basalt with gold lustre. The design is copied from Wedgwood, who took it from Sir Willi...

Decorated with a chinoiserie scene of a man sitting on rocks within a landscape. Surrounded by a triple-circle center and an interlocking arc and trefoil border. The rim with 27 flut...

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 121cm x 49cm 36 tiles Important note: This panel is with the ...

A pair of Japanese decorative ceramic plates, made in Arita for export market circa 17-18th century. The cabinet-display dishes feature lotus-petal gilt rim and a lavish tricolor ene...

The four jugs with their respective basins make up a homogeneous and visually very pleasing group as a whole, despite the fact that they do not share a common geographical origin. T...

Spanish Charger c1700 with building decoration in the centre and outer decorated rim. Old hanging retained on the back. Diameter: 30 cm / 12”

Antique set of two 19th century Spanish hand painted glazed ceramic patterned tiles with white frame Dimension do not include frame.

Antique Delft tin glaze charger, circa 1760-1780.   

Largest collection of Portuguese tiles in the world 18th century Portuguese " Azulejos " Countryside Scene" Measures: 204cm x 088cm 90 tiles Important note: This panel is with the...

Derby was able to produce exceptional work, as this figure of a recument ram attests. Skillfully sculpted, moulded and potted, there is something about the expression produced by the...

A timeless, Classic French 18th century provincial pottery / ceramic urn or pitcher with beautiful, natural time worn patina and a stunning form featuring three dramatic handles and ...

18th century Portuguese " The Boy and the Dog " Sculpture " Measures: 144cm x 173cm 120 tiles Important note: This panel is with the tiles restored 18th century. The panel is deliv...

Globular teapot in black basalt, painted with matt white, red and ice blue. Judging by the shape and general appearance, probably by Spode, in imitation of Wedgwood designs of the pe...

3-part core piece consisting of coffee pot, teapot and milk jug made of Terre de Namur ceramics. Terre de Namur The fine black faience is a particular product of Namur, Belgium, lat...

18th Century Spanish Glazed ceramic tile from Triana in Blue and White of a Hand-Painted Horse.

Rare pair of 18th Century Dutch Delft Chargers, stylized blue and white floral decoration with yellow rims. 13.74” diam, 2” h.

Rarely ewer in mixed clay from the Orleans factory of Grammont Ainé(1764-1832) End of the 18th century, around 1790 Very beautiful & rare zoomorphic ewer in earthenware mixed with ...

Two large Chinese Export Porcelain Chargers, 18th Century, 15” diam. Having blue and gold decoration. Acquired from Jorge Welsh. In excellent condition. 1.75” h. x 15” diam.

18th century Spanish Ceramic plate with a Country scene.