Delft and Faience

This extraordinary Dutch Delft pancake plate was made in the early 18th century. Beautifully hand-painted, it features bold zigzag lighting bolts, Bliksemborden, which seem to flash across the plate. Between the lightning bolts, we see clouds painted...

This elegant and colorful antique ewer was sculpted in Brittany, France, circa 1890. The unique large pitcher stands on a octagonal shaped base and featur...

A 19th century Delft faience knobble vase (often called a garlic-neck or knop vase). Characterized by a bulbous lower body, a prominent bulge on the upper neck and narrow flared wavy...

Fantastic rare and whimsical French faience dog with such a beautiful face and decoration. Marked "france" this piece dates from 1890-1911ish. We have never seen such a thing. Usuall...

Decorate a kitchen wall with this colorful antique French faience platter. Crafted in Rouen circa 1920, the large oval dish features a richly scalloped and pierced border, hand paint...

A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. With a scene depicting Jesus Christ carrying a large cross under one of his arms. Simply a wonderful antique Delft pottery...

A fine antique Dutch Delft pottery tile. Depicting a tugboat towing a large two-mast sailboat behind it set in a harbor scene. Simply a wonderful antique Dutch Delft tile...

Rouen, located in the region of Normandy, just outside of Paris, has been at the center of French faience production since the mid-1500s. This lovely hand-painted jardiniere (circa 1...

This striking pair of tile pictures is painted in manganese purple on a white tin glaze, each panel made up of six tiles laid two across and three down, with the design carried boldl...

Model n°2618 Earthenware Imperial Stone Charming earthenware part table service composed of 10 small plates, 2 square dishes, 3 round dishes, 2 rectangular dishes, with polychrome d...

19th century French Barbotine Covered Asparagus Server with Matching Platter by Keller & Guerin is another rare find, to be sure! Surviving together for over a century, each still di...

A fine antique 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile. With the Biblical scene of Christ with a group of children from Matthew 19:14 in manganese decoration. The scene depicts the story from Matthew in which the disciples of Jesus attempt to stop small children from approaching him for a prayer. He rebukes them, and says "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these". Simply a wonderful religious antique Delft pottery...

A good 18th century French Faience from La Rochelle with Primitive hand painted decor. All in good condition with chips around the edges. No hairline and no restorations noted. Circa...

The Parrot's Garden: Dutch Delft Polychrome Chinoiserie Plaque, Circa 1730–40 A rare and vibrant Dutch Delft polychrome wall plaque, dating to the early 18th century (circa 1730–40). The shaped plaque features a raised, molded border decorated with alternating painted panels of flowers and Chinese auspicious objects (such as scrolls and ribbons). The central scene is painted in a distinctive puce, yellow, and green palette, depicting a slightly off-center table holding a vase filled with flowers. Perched prominently on the floral branches is a large yellow parrot, surrounded by several flying insects. To the left, a small figure of a gardener stands with two watering pots at his feet, tending to the scene. The composition is surmounted by a molded blue shell finial pierced with a suspension hole, and the exterior rim is finished in blue. Measurements: Height: 8 7/8 inches (22.5 cm) Width: 9 3/4 inches (24.8 cm) Depth: 1/2 inch (1.3 cm) Condition: Good antique condition. No restoration is present. There is typical flaking (fritting) to the glaze on the rim, consistent with age and material. Provenance: B.F. Edwards Collection...

Decorate a console, mantel, or dining table with this charming pair of antique Rouen faience tulipières. Crafted in Normandy, France, each bouquetière features a traditional multi-spout form designed to hold individual stems, with a central flared neck surrounded by smaller angled openings. The sculptural silhouette is both functional and highly decorative, embodying the elegance of French ceramic artistry. Each vessel is hand painted in a classic Rouen palette of cobalt blue, iron red, soft green, and ochre, with delicate floral sprays and scrolling motifs throughout. The rims are accented with yellow edging, while the body showcases symmetrical cartouches and fine brushwork typical of Rouen production. The underside bears a hand painted “Rouen” mark, reinforcing the regional attribution. Both pieces are in excellent condition commensurate with age and use, with minor wear consistent with handling and time. These antique tulipières...

Rustic Elegance: A French Faience Blue and White Jug, Circa 1900 This beautiful French faience jug, dating to circa 1900, is a testament to the enduring ...

A pair of fine antique Dutch Delft plates. Each depicting a woman in classical Chinese garb gesturing towards an extravagant potted plant atop a table. The rim of each is decorated...

A fine English Delft charger. With a central stylized floret or sunburst, swag flowers geometric borders. Simply a wonderful piece of English Delft pottery! Date: Mid-18th Century...

A French Art Deco Longwy large ceramic centerpiece bowl, hand-painted in the style of Chinoiserie cloisonné enamel. Dark cobalt blue ground with ...

This antique faience plate from Talavera or Puente del Arzobispo is a rare survivor of mid-18th-century Spanish ceramic tradition. Handcrafted in white-glazed earthenware, the piece ...

An outstanding set of ten hand made French Majolica artichoke plates with deeply embossed patterns. These finely made plates have a lovely center flower and leaf borders. They look beautiful for wall or cabinet display and would also set a chic French table for your next family dinner.

Late 19th century Staffordshire lions.

An early 20th pair of French Faience Candlestick with the Rouen Decor, from the faiencerie of Desvres, signed on bottom Mosanic. Note : one chip on the top. See last picture. Dimen...

A fine 18th century Dutch Delft pottery tile in manganese. With a scene depicting the Binding of Isaac - the famous Biblical story from the book o...

This tall, antique "Aiguiere" (ewer) was sculpted in Normandy, France, circa 1860. Standing on four small feet, this delicate, ornate terracotta pitcher has one large handle, a slope...

Pair of 1970s French Ceramic Serving Dishes, Layered Rim Design, Green, Yellow & Blue Glaze Description: This charming pair of ceramic serving dishes, crafted in France in the 1970s, features a rich, earthy palette of green, yellow, soft brown, and a striking blue underside. With their layered, stepped rim design and textured decorative borders, these dishes blend modernist flair with the warmth of French artisanal tradition. Both functional and decorative, they bring color, texture, and originality to any table or interior. Key features include: Distinctive Glazed Color Palette: The interior features a radiant yellow center, surrounded by deep green borders, while the base of each plate is finished in blue, creating a beautiful contrast and play of color. Layered Rim Design: The edges of the plates are built in graduated levels, with sculpted separations and subtle decorative detailing, adding depth and structure to the form. Artisan French Ceramic Work: Made in France in the 1970s, these pieces reflect a period of creative ceramic design, where color experimentation and texture took center stage. Functional & Decorative: Ideal for use as serving dishes for salads, vegetables, or fruit, but equally suited as decorative centerpieces or wall-mounted ceramics. Versatile Style: Their vintage modern color scheme and textured surface make them adaptable to mid-century, rustic, Mediterranean, or even eclectic interiors. Pair Format: As a matching pair, they offer symmetry and balance to your table setting or decorative display. This pair of 1970s French ceramic dishes is a vibrant celebration of form and color, combining utility with striking design. Whether placed on a table, a console, or mounted as wall art, they bring an elegant, tactile dimension to any space. Keywords: 1970s French ceramic dishes, vintage glazed serving plates, green yellow blue pottery, layered rim ceramic design, decorative French platters, mid-century ceramic art, retro kitchenware...

A good 18th Century English Delft Polychrome plate with great colors. Typical wear for this type of plates. Chips on the rim . No hairline n...

18th Century Nevers "Delft" wine bottle. rounded rim surmounting a tall, slightly tapered neck and rounded body, two lateral handles. Marked in blue BOY surrounded by dash decoration...

France; Moustiers-Sainte-Marie. Painted in monochrome orange-yellow with scattered flowers and sprigs in the so-called “potato flower” pattern, flanked by lion-mask handles. For a s...

A set of four 18th century French faience plates with primitive hand painted decoration of fruit baskets and grapes, each by different artists. In varying condition, with chips and g...

Beautiful French 19th century vase.

English Delft Flower brick, c. 1760. Having wisteria and insect decoration, 21 holes for flowers and a flat base. 3.5” h. x 6” w. x 2.5” d.

This antique charger is signed by an unknown maker, but presumed to have originated from the Netherlands and date to approximately 1750 and done in the period Delftware style. This e...

A good faience from Henriot Quimper Butter dish with vivid color and typical from Brittany. Circa 1940. Dimensions are 9.25" diameter and 5" high. ...

Early 19th century Delftware plate with polychrome decoration of cartouche depicting a oriental landscape, adorned and surrounded by flowers with foliate scrolls in yellow, blue, gre...

A white glazed French Faience “Cache Pot” with handles, circa 1870.

A 19th century French Porquier Beau Quimper faience plate with fisherman scene. Foliate border with Brittany coat of arms. Good details. Small chips to...

A rare set of four French faience plates, attributed to the Sinceny manufactory, 18th century. Each plate is hand-painted with a polychrome bird perched among flowering branches, wit...

18th C Spanish Talavera De La Reina Pitcher Jar Bucaro Botijo Centerpiece Rustic . A large late 18th-early 19th century glazed ceramic pitcher jar made in Talavera de la Reina , Spai...

The Netherlands Amsterdam Circa 1625 – 1650 A blue and white Dutch tile with a decoration of a Dutch soldier from the period of the 80 Years War. This soldier could be a member of t...

Small Plate in Faience. It has been made in Italyin the 19th century. It is hand painted. With flowers pattern decoration.

A vintage figural Hen Pâté Terrine made for Laurent Caugant, a Bretagne pâté maker since 1927 – circa 1950s. Laurent’s son Michel created these figural forms as containers for sel...

A thickly-modeled Italian tin-glazed earthenware polychrome (majolica) double handled vase; possibly Florence; overall with blue and white floral an...

A 19th century French faience shaving bowl, hand-painted with blue flowers. Hairline crack.

A late 18th century French faience plate with hand-painted decoration entitled Les Sans Culottes 1790. This is a faience patriotique plate, a type of tin-glazed earthenware produced ...

This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...

Antique pair of Savona Majolica serving dishes. Painted in blue, one depicts a satyr, putti and two young girls, all enjoying the new wine: the other is painted with an allegory of ...

Dutch Delft blue and white tin-glazed earthenware dish, raised on a foot ring, with a circular, gently rising wall and a sloping lobed (accollade-shaped) rim. Painted in underglaze ...

Add a touch of French charm to your interior with this set of five antique Delft wall tiles. Hand-painted in France circa 1890, each ceramic tile features a unique scenic vignette re...

The Netherlands Rotterdam Circa 1720 - 1740 An unusually fine painted religious 'open air' tile with deep shades of blue and a shining glaze, decorated with the story of the lost sheep...

This is a small masterpiece of craftsmanship: the fine porcelain is designed with floral and natural scenes, rich in detail. A piece for refined collectors or useful to start a coll...

18th century French blue and white faience footed bowl with handles.

Dress a console or vanity with this charming antique French faience box shaped as a fleur-de-lys. Crafted in France in the early 20th century circa 1920 and attributed to Alcide Chau...

This tall, antique "Aiguiere" (ewer) was sculpted in Rouen, France, circa 1860. This delicate, ornate ceramic pitcher has one large handle, a sloped spout, four feet and an elegant s...

Late 17th-Century German Faience Buckelplatte, Frankfurt or Hanau A blue and white German faience Buckelplatte (a lobed charger with raised, scalloped sections) dating from the late...

City: Delft Workshop: Unknown Date: Last quarter of the 17th century A large blue and white plate in Wanli / Tianqi style Decorated with a...

This elegant pair of large antique 19th century Moustiers faience vases, executed circa 1870 in the Neoclassical (Louis XVI Revival) style, reflects the distinguished tin-glazed cera...

A faience jardiniere, or cachepot, from Henriot Quimper, depicting a man playing a Breton flute on one side and the coat of arms of Bretagne on the other. Decorated with yellow flowe...

Antique 18th century French tin glaze faience soup tureen in the form of a large head of lettuce or cabbage. Measures 13" diameter x 9" tall. Good condition - scattered rim chips and...

Quimper Pottery, France 20th century. An unusual "Damgan" region figural Faience pottery dish. Likely an oyster or clam dish with scalloped rim. Marked to verso.