Faience Serveware, Ceramics, Silver and Glass

Some table services charm with their refinement. Others invite you into a whole imaginary garden. This beautiful late 19th-century Gien faience dinner service immediately captivates ...

Charming French ceramic two-handled cup created by Robert Picault in Vallauris, South of France, circa 1960. This distinctive piece features the celebrated ceramicist’s instantly rec...

Few 19th-century French faience services embody the elegance, artistic refinement and poetic spirit of the Japonisme movement as beautifully as Jules Vieillard Bordeaux’s celebrated “Nella” pattern. More than a dinner service, this remarkable ensemble is a hand-painted work of art, where every piece celebrates nature through an extraordinary variety of exotic birds, flowering branches, butterflies and delicate insects. No two plates are exactly alike, making each place setting a unique composition while preserving the perfect harmony of the whole. Founded in Bordeaux in 1845, the Jules Vieillard manufactory became one of France’s most prestigious ceramic producers. By the 1870s it employed nearly 1,300 craftsmen, ranking among the country’s leading faience manufacturers. Its artistic creations were celebrated at the great international exhibitions of the nineteenth century, including the Gold Medal awarded at the Paris Universal Exposition of 1878, a distinction that firmly established the international reputation of the Bordeaux factory. Created during this golden period, the “Nella” pattern is now regarded as one of the manufactory’s finest and rarest achievements. Inspired by the discovery of Japanese art in Europe during the second half of the nineteenth century, it perfectly reflects the new decorative language that transformed European ceramics. Every piece was individually moulded in fine faience, fired, then meticulously hand-painted by master decorators using coloured enamels before receiving its final transparent glaze and being fired once again. This demanding process ensured exceptional brilliance while allowing each painter complete artistic freedom. Rather than reproducing a single repetitive design, every plate was intentionally decorated with its own individual composition. Kingfishers, parrots and other exotic birds rest upon blossoming branches of prunus, peonies, irises and wild roses. Butterflies, dragonflies and tiny ladybirds animate the white ground with remarkable delicacy, creating the impression of a living garden. The asymmetrical compositions, generous areas of untouched white and graceful movement throughout the decoration perfectly express the refined aesthetic of French Japonisme. Complete “Nella” services have become extraordinarily scarce. Intended for everyday use within distinguished households, most examples were gradually dispersed or damaged over nearly one hundred and fifty years. Today, large coherent ensembles with their original serving pieces seldom appear on the international market. According to family history, this exceptional service remained for generations in an elegant maison de maître on the French Riviera before entering the antiques market. Unlike most surviving examples, which are composed predominantly of plates, this magnificent ensemble retains an unusually rich selection of original serving pieces together with its complete coffee service, making it equally desirable for collectors, designers and prestigious private residences. Composition — 83 Pieces * 27 Dinner Plates – Ø 25 cm (9.84 in) * 14 Soup Plates – Ø 25.5 cm (10.04 in) * 16 Dessert Plates – Ø 22.5 cm (8.86 in) * 1 Covered Soup Tureen * 2 Covered Vegetable Tureens * 1 Covered Serving Dish * 2 Large Oval Serving Platters * 1 Large Fish Platter * 1 Shell-Shaped Compotier * 2 Covered Sauce Boats with Attached Stands * 1 Covered Mustard Pot * 1 Coffee Pot * 1 Covered Sugar Bowl * 1 Milk Jug * 10 Coffee Cups * 11 Coffee Saucers Every piece bears the JVB factory mark beneath, while the principal serving pieces are additionally marked “Nella”, confirming the authenticity of this prestigious model. The overall condition is exceptional considering its age of approximately 150 years. The enamels retain remarkable freshness and brilliance, while the glaze remains beautifully preserved. Minor imperfections are limited to a few discreet hairlines, one deep serving dish displaying slight age-related darkening, one coffee saucer with noticeable staining and the expected traces of careful domestic use accumulated over generations. These small imperfections are entirely consistent with the age of the service and do not detract from its extraordinary visual impact. More than simply an antique dinner service...

Gorgeous English faience service, from the 19th century. The exquisite Bordeaux colour shades makes it very unique. The faience quality is excellent and the condition is very good. C...

"The master of glazes" HANS HEDBERG (1917-2007), sculpture in shape of apple, faience. H 12 cm. Hedberg was born in Köpmanholmen, Sweden. He studied at the Royal Danish Academy of ...

Set of 6 French Majolica Egg Cup Circa 1890. Manufacture Saint-Clément ( East of France ) Purple lavender flowers shape.

Colorful Majolica asparagus plate Salins, circa 1890.   

Small Majolica water lily pond plate Wasmuel, circa 1890.6 inches diameter , 8 plates available.  

Majolica oyster plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1950.

Decorative ceramic plate made in France, decorated with a design inspired by the work of Pablo Picasso. The central motif depicts two stylized figures in motion, drawn in black and enhanced with graphic touches of green, red, and blue, characteristic of the artist's pictorial vocabulary. An emblematic piece embodying the dialogue between modern art and 20th-century decorative arts, produced in the tradition of French artistic ceramics. Main Features : Decorative ceramic plate France, 20th century Design inspired by Pablo Picasso Stylized figures and expressive graphic composition Polychrome palette: black, blue, green, and red Marked on the reverse (France) Excellent collector's item or wall decoration A fusion of modern art and decorative ceramics Keywords : Picasso plate, Picasso ceramics France, modern decorative plate, French modern art, decorative cubism, 20th-century artistic ceramics, collectible plate, French art and design, modern wall decoration, Vallauris Picasso...

French Faience Floral Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950.

A Montelupo Maiolica dish featuring an Arlecchino decor in the shades of ochre, yellow, blue, green, and black. The shallow, circular form is decora...

Some table services are beautiful in their uniformity. Others find their charm in the art of mixing. This exceptional French Terre de Fer faience GIEN dinner service brings together...

French Faience Plate Henriot Quimper Circa 1950. woman from Brittany with a spinning wheel. 10.5 inches diameter.

Elegant blue and white oyster plate signed Bordeaux Vieillard, circa 1890. Six wells surrounded by blue seaweeds of different kinds. Ref / 2732.

This striking set comprises twelve majolica oyster plates and one large matching serving platter, beautifully crafted in the style of Longchamp, France. Each plate features a vivid g...

Majolica Pansy plate Jerome Massier Circa 1890.

This set comprises four mid-18th-century Delft plates, each with chinoiserie decoration in cobalt blue. The central field shows a central sprig of tobacco leafs rising from stylised ...

This beautiful 19th-century French faience tureen with its matching underplate is a striking example of traditional blue-and-white earthenware, entirely hand-painted and full of char...

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

19th Century Plate signed Vieillard Bordeaux service Nella. Naturalist plate with a kingfisher, an insect , water lilies

Sarreguemines faience oval plate with metal frame, rich floral pattern Righi decor. Model not specified but corresponds to the Alpine flowers of the famous Righi model. Oval shape, w...

Exquisite fine cream faience tableware set adorned with scattered roses and gold trim. The set consists of 62 pieces and would be ideal for casual dining, or would make an eyecatchin...

A charming and highly decorative late 19th-century French faience tureen by Creil & Montereau, from the sought-after Flora pattern, accompanied by its matching underplate and ser...

A spirited Italian faience pitcher by Cama of Deruta, modeled in the form of a chicken with an open beak serving as the spout. Its sculptural crest, feathered neck, curved tail handl...

French Majolica bird with grapes plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

Lovely and charming French Majolica plate with rabbits family eaten cabbage signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1880. (Plates made for Higgins and Seiter Ne...

Large pair of French Majolica Iris vase signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880.

French Majolica grape leaves plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

Very rare 19th Century large Majolica artichoke platter signed Longchamp. The platter is decorated with large artichoke leaves and six artichoke spaces, on all the platter painted fl...

An exceptional rare dinner service of 92 pieces in fine French earthenware, made by the esteemed faience manufacturer Jules Vieillard of Bordeaux. The charming blue and white design ...

Late 18th century Blue Delftware lidded vase with central decoration of a flower bouquet in a cartouche. Finial with foo dog alike creature. Marked on underside: LPK for "De Lampe...

Antique Delftware 18th century garniture 'kaststel', comprising a baluster-form vase and cover and a pair of beaker vases. Each piece is of hexagonal form and decorated in underglaz...

Majolica Pansy plate Jerome Massier Circa 1900.

French Faience Biscuit Barrel Desvres Circa 1900. 8 inches with handle. 7 inches height.

Majolica plate signed Choisy le Roi, circa 1890. Very rare large size 9.5 inches. 6 plates available.

Rare Majolica palm sugar bowl Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

This exquisite rectangular ceramic platter is a beautiful example of traditional French craftsmanship by Émaux de Longwy. Hand-decorated with vibrant floral motifs, it features a ric...

French Majolica bird & flower plate, Circa 1890.

Elegant and Rare French Faience sunflower Tureen Creil et Montereau Circa 1890. Signed C&M Le Soleil. Lemon handle.

French Majolica leaves plate signed Clairefontaine, circa 1890.

A French large faience plate with a farmer in the costume with flowers signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1950. Colorful yellow border and blue lines. Measure: 9.5 diameter.

A striking collection of three sculptural ceramic vases produced by Thulin, Belgium, during the 1920s. These distinctive pieces embody the expressive forms and bold glazing typical o...

From the Grand Maison Quimper factory, a dinner plate, France, circa 1910. This piece shows the mark registered in 1882. The HB represents the de la Hubaudière family name and the ...

Rare pair of blue faience tiles Marine landscape painted France, 1880-1890 "E. Gallé Nancy" signed on the back Excellent condiction.

French Majolica plate with pumpkin & snail Onnaing, circa 1890.

19th Century Majolica Snail Platter signed Saint Clement.

Delft Tin-glazed earthenware plate decorated in blue on a white ground, featuring a chinoiserie inspired landscape. Dutch, Delft, second half 18th century. Condition: Very good. Mi...

Rustic French Plate signed Hamage Saint Amand Circa 1920.

Hispano-Moresque Lustreware Charger with a “Pardalot” Bird Manises, late 17th or early 18th century Tin-glazed earthenware, decorated in copper lustre with a large central bird surr...

French Faience Blue & White Bird Plate Moustiers Style Moustiers style Martres Tolosane, circa 1900.  

French faience oyster plate signed Henriot Quimper, circa 1930.

A fine set of 4 18th or 19th century French faience plates. Attributed to the Hannong / Strasbourg-Haguenau factory in Strasbourg, France. Each plate with a scalloped rim and paint...

19th century large blue and white French transferware platter signed Utzschneider & Cie (Sarreguemines) Model Helvetia. Scene with fisherman, cow...

This exquisite 19th-century, ceramic plate is a stunning creation from the renowned Longwy manufactory, celebrated for its mastery of decorative ceramics. The plate features a capti...

Bring timeless French elegance to your table with this exquisite 75-piece antique faience dinnerware set, beautifully adorned with deep cobalt blue ...

France, 20th Century A magnificent 85-piece dinner service by Fleury Faïenceries de Sarreguemines, celebrated for its elegant design and exceptional quality. Decorated with a charmi...

French Majolica grape leaves plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

Rare second half 17th century Blue Delftware platter with Chinese kraak style decoration of a garden with 3 Chinese persons. Border decoration in panels. Flower vines in four small p...

This charming French antique dinnerware set from Sarreguemines, model Palmyre, features a delicate green floral transferware pattern on creamy white ceramic. Made in the late 19th ce...