Early 20th Century Ceramics

This is a vintage cream pouring jug. An English, hand painted ceramic decorative server in Art Deco taste, dating to the early 20th century, circa 1930. Delightful serpentine form ...

20th century French porcelain 7 piece dessert set circa 1920. Here we have what we believe to be a french porcelain dessert set. Decorated with ...

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 M...

Very Rare Art Ceramic Figurine Around 1929: Girl with a wide-brimmed hat on her short curls, sleeveless, short top, wearing long flared trousers and cowboy boots on her feet, standin...

Quality antique Japanese Imari plate having a quality Imari charger with a central floral panel blue and red outer panels decorated with flowers and birds hand painted in wonderful r...

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...

Large Majolica basket with iris flowers signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

Art Nouveau studio pottery vase - wheel thrown terracotta - clear green glaze with blue opalescent splash - unsigned - country of origin unknown - early 20th century. Excellent vi...

Glazed ceramic Asparagus, Art Nouveau period. France, early 20th century. Two pieces, dish and platter.

A set of five ceramic handpainted Japanese sake cups. Each cup is round and sits upon a delicate footed base. Each has been hand-painted on the insi...

La Femme de Marrakech by Celine Lepage(1882-1928) France. Exceptionally important ceramic white glazed figure with original seal and signed label. Authen...

Art Deco llama sculpture by Charles Lemanceau at Saint-Clement (Luneville), France, 1920s. French Art Deco ceramic. Measures: width: 14.7"(33.3cm), height: 6.2"(32.5cm), depth: 6.5"(...

Pair of enamel ceramic planters signed Lechenet. Nice, France, circa 1900.

Michael Powolny Art Nouveau centrepiece with three cherubs - most lovely ceramics item! Modelled by Michael Powolny (1871 - 1954), circa 1907. Hallmarked: Manufactured by Wiener Keramik (Vienna Ceramics) (WK / hallmarked). Material is ceramics (multicolored painted / glossy finish). Model 113 (model number is impressed / bottom glazed) Monogram of "Michael Powolny (MP)" is impressed, too. Made 1912. ________________________________________________________________________________ Subject: Most lovely three naked male cherub's figurines holding a round plate attached to their heads / the mentioned plate is blue painted at bottom side / the surface of tiered round socle is partially moss green shaded. ________________________________________________________________________________ Height: 21.0 cm (= 8.66 inches) Diameter of platter: 24.5 cm (= 9.64 inches) ________________________________________________________________________________ Bibliography: Waltraud Neuwirth, Markenlexikon für Kunstgewerbe (3), Wiener Keramik / Modelle 1906-13; pages 100-101 Elisabeth Frottier, "Michael Powolny, Keramik und Glas aus Wien 1900-1950", Vienna 1990, page 200, List of Work (= Werkverzeichnis) number W 113 (WV 61), Model 113 ________________________________________________________________________________ Experts of Fine Arts assess Michael Powolny's work nowadays as result of activity of one the most important ceramics sculptors / designers of Austrian Art Nouveau. Most of Powolny's successors were strongly under his sway since Powolny had left 'large steps' in Viennese Art of Ceramics. Excellent condition. ____________________________________________________________________________________ About Michael Powolny (Sculptor). As both a designer and a teacher, the Austrian ceramicist and glassware designer Michael Powolny was an important figure in the development of modernist aesthetics in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century. His romantic sculptural pottery figures embrace the lush, dynamic stylings of Gustav Klimt and other progressive artists, while his functional pieces — such as glass bowls and vases — employ the simple linear and geometric ornamentation that marked the work of Josef Hoffmann and other members of the Wiener Werkstätte Community of designers and craftsmen. Powolny received classical training in ceramics from his father, a potter, and at the Vienna School of Applied Arts, but later joined in the modernizing movement in the Austrian arts at the close of the 19th century. In 1897, Klimt, Hoffman, Koloman Moser and other artists and architects founded the Vienna Secession, a group that fought for freedom of expression against the city’s tradition-bound arts establishment. Powolny’s work reflects the changing times. He used classical figures in his ceramics — female nudes, cherubs — yet would dress them in modern ornament such as garlands of abstract, geometric flowers. Pieces from Powolny’s ceramics company were sold through the Wiener Werkstätte (Viennese Workshops) founded by Hoffmann and Moser, and Hoffman later hired Powolny to create ceramic ornamentation for his architectural masterpiece, the Palais Stoclet in Brussels. Powolny would go on to design glassware that combines elegant, tapering forms with precise linear decoration. His most influential work may have come as a professor at the School of Applied Arts, where he taught both Lucie Rie, the great Austrian-British modernist ceramicist, and the American potter Viktor Schreckengost, creator of the “Jazz Bowl...

Vintage Arita blue and white charger - hand painted - gilt details - massive size - three kiln stilt marks to the base - unsigned - Japan - mid 20th century...

Rare Art Deco Goldscheider ceramics figurine The dancer wears a blue-green dance dress cut low in front and at the back with a wide, short skirt...

Ceramic planter, Art & Craft period, England, circa 1900.

A beautiful beige vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in the 1930s. The vase is 15,5 cm high. and it is in very good condition.

Rare Art Déco Goldscheider Ceramics figurine The dancer wears a dance dress in red-brown tones cut low at the front and back with a wide, short ...

Goldscheider Spanish dancer with a fan signed by Joseph Lorenzl, Austria, 1922. Model 5232.

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This early 20th century serving bowl comes out of a rare collection of spongeware. This item has been well taken care of and has minor wear consistent with age and use.

Outstanding quality pair of antique Japanese imari chargers, having a outstanding pair of quality antique Japanese imari chargers with scallop shaped edges, decorated with a basket o...

French Majolica grape leaves plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

French Majolica grape leaves plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

A scarce and unusual Moorcroft Wisteria pattern pepperette with a Tudric planished pewter base dating from around 1920. The pepperette body is of simple thimble shape with tube lined...

Very rare Goldscheider Art Deco ceramic figure of the 1920's: Representation of a young variety dancer in pose. She wears a short, low-cut, blue ruffled dress, the skirt ends of whi...

Very large and rare Goldscheider ceramic figurine of the 1920's: Striding graceful young lady in oriental clothing, balancing an amphora on her head...

Early 20th century hand painted rustic popular traditional ceramic. By unknown artisan, France. In original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beaut...

French Majolica pig with ham signed Orchies, circa 1900.

Exceptional Art Deco Goldscheider figurine by Josef Lorenzl. Designed by Josef Lorenzl (1892-1950), one of the most important designers having been active for Goldscheider manufactory in the period of 1920-1940. Model 5193 was created 1923-1924. Made circa 1925-1930 Specifications: The young man dressed as a jester with a fool's cap sits on a black base. An owl sits on his left outstretched hand. With the right index finger raised, the fool seems to regulate the bird. Referring to his name, 'Eulenspiegel', which literally translated means: 'owl mirror...

Excellent Viennese Art Nouveau Ceramic Piece: Blond boy sitting astride the duck decorated with colourful flower garlands, resting his hands on his knees. The group is based on an ov...

A beautiful blue vase designed by Ewald Dahlskog at Bo Fajans in Gefle in 1948. The vase is 20,5 cm high and it is in excellent condition except from a minor unglazed mark near to th...

This set of two yellow ceramic plates with charming green speckles evokes the essence of early 20th-century traditional folk pottery. Each piece,...

A very large and impressive Japanese Meiji period Imari porcelain plate / charger / platter hand painted with polychrome floral scenes / borders in orange / red, cobalt blue, green a...

Fine quality antique Japanese imari charger having a quality antique Japanese imari charger decorated with flowers, trees, leaves, birds and scrolls in wonderful red, blue, green, go...

Plateelbakkerij Zuid-Holland (PZH) Dutch Gouda Art Deco hand painted pottery vase in the Silvia design dating from around 1920. The lightly potted earthenw...

Lovely German Majolica cat with her kitten plate, circa 1900.

Kai Nielsen From the series '"Baccus Harvest" B&G, 1919 Stoneware figure Perfect condition.

19th century French glazed terracotta pitcher with beautifuls fleurs.

Outstanding quality antique Japanese imari plate, having a outstanding quality antique Japanese imari plate with a scalloped shaped edge, having fantastic detailing with birds, flowe...

Rare Art Ceramic Figure of the 1920s: Depiction of a young musician dressed as Pierrette, sitting on a pedestal with her lute, wearing a wide red costume with knee-length harem pants...

French Majolica grape leaves plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

This stamped Boch La Louvière vase features a beautiful hand-painted floral design with vibrant yellow, orange, and red fruits intertwined with blue ribbon motifs, set against an off...

Antique Majolica pottery porcelain Asparagus platter, Circa 1900.

Tea drinking has been an integral part of Chinese culture for centuries, resulting in a wide range of social customs and material traditions. In addition to tea leaves, water, and he...

Large Majolica fruits centerpiece, signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

Vintage ceramic ewer-shaped bud vase was made by Gonder Pottery in Zanesville, Ohio. The vase has highly sculptural, characteristic mid-century modern shape with graphic handle that...

Very rare Art Deco goldscheider ceramics figurine The young lady with a brunette page-boy head, shown is the German actress Emmy Sturm (1900-1977), is wearing turquoise silk pajamas...

Large Oval Majolica basket with pansies flowers signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

French Art Deco antelope couple sculpture by Charles LEMANCEAU at Sainte-Radegonde, France, 1920s. Illustrated in the Sainte-Radegonde catalogue, page #8 (see photo). Measures: Width...

Loosely painted underwater motifs, hand thrown I,C.S. midcentury small ceramic vase. Perhaps by Irene Kowalski.

Early 20th century traditional Spanish ceramic vase. Manufactured in Spain, early 20th century. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beauti...

A gorgeous Arts & Crafts period turquoise glazed ceramic art pottery bowl or dish with tulip motif By Van Briggle (signed to the underside) USA, Early 20th Century Measures: 8.75"...

Unusual shaped antique Japanese imari plate having an unusual shaped antique Japanese imari plate, decorated with flowers and traditional patterns hand painted in fantastic red, blue...

Quality antique Japanese Imari plate having a fantastic quality Imari hand painted plate with panels decorated in flowers, leaves and scrolls hand painted in fantasic red, blue, gree...

Unusual Antique quality Japanese blue and white Imari dish having a quality antique Japanese blue and white Imari dish decorated with birds, trees, flowers ...

Quality unusual pair of antique Japanese imari shaped plates, having an unusual pair of shaped antique Japanese imari plates decorated with flowers, leaves, trees and birds in stunni...