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Place of Origin: French
Brown Architectural Stoneware House Ceramic Sculpture by Jacques Laroussinie
By Jacques Laroussinie
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jacques Laroussinie
Architectural stoneware ceramic sculpture by the French artist.
Brown and black stoneware ceramic colors,
circa 1980.
Signed on the base by a house drawing...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware vase- pitcher by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware pitcher by Georges Martin with glazes decoration.
Artist monogram on the base.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
H : 18.1 x 12.9 x 14.2 inches.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Carved Wood Platter with Grapes and Vine Leaves, circa 1900
Located in Austin, TX
French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Country Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Stoneware Vase by Leon Pointu, circa 1930, France
By Leon Pointu
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A stoneware vase by Leon Pointu (1879-1942)
Perfect original conditions.
Each vase is signed under the base,
circa 1930.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th c. Distressed French Flag Pole
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A 19th century French distressed wooden flag pole tipped with toleware spear.
CREATOR Unknown. Made in France.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1800s.
MATERIALS AND TECHNI...
Category
19th Century Industrial Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Tin
Porcelain Sculpture by Wayne Fischer, 2022
By Wayne Fischer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A porcelain sculpture by Wayne Fischer.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed.
Unique piece.
2022.
How can an inert object produce deeply unsuspecting, indecipherable, uncontrollable emotions?
Wayne Fischer is an artist who can create works that force one to ask such moving questions as this. If he doesn’t know why, if he can’t explain the deepest reasons of his artistic research, he definitely knows the workings and limitations of the artistic process he invented.
He has never deviated from the course he set for himself since university; translate life. The works presented here show the evolution of his creations over the past thirty years. If Wayne Fischer has received several international prizes and quickly obtained the recognition of his peers in ceramics, nevertheless he retains a singular position at once unavoidable and disturbing. His sculptures are paradoxical, powerful and sensual, and cause a certain unease. They are beautiful, carnal, touchable, all the while being outside the standard idea of beauty. The ambiguity of attraction and rejection is at the heart of this evolution.
The pieces from the 1980s and 90s are imposing by their size, stature and symmetry, which give them balance. They generate surprise, curiosity and play between contrasts that are both soft and aggressive. They reference the body, muscles, and torso, without presenting an exact reality. They are double-faced, seductive, and enigmatic. Wayne’s shapes are inspired by shells, bivalves, sometimes presented as though they are floating in space. But the reference of the marine world to the mysterious female body has only one interpretation and only history and emotion condition the reaction of the spectator: he accepts or refuses to see, to be seduced. He is touched or he flees.
The more recent sculptures are appreciated in the fullness of their round volume and the search for a pure universal beauty. “Metamorphosis,” the work recently awarded by the Bettencourt Foundation, is from this series of pieces wheel- thrown and deformed which pushes the porcelain from the inside so the bulges evoke the movement of waves or the musculature of several bodies. The exactness, the clean breaks, the assurance of lines and valleys are testimony to the interior power that governs the creation. The life energy expressed is also felt by the artist as the origin of ceramics. All the pieces are curved and tense. They show no marking, no sign of the hand, no imprints, and yet give an impression of spontaneity, as if a dropped piece of clay found its form by chance. Depending on the angles, the content becomes “the origins of the world...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
"Jungle bar" by KEJO, Unique piece
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
« Jungle bar » by KEJO
Airplane trolley turned into an unique Artwork.
The trolley has been customized by the french street artist KEJO transforming i...
Category
2010s Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Eugene Lion modernist art deco 1930 dark blue ceramic vase 27 cm pottery
By Eugène Lion
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Eugene Lion
Art deco and modernist ceramic vase
Dark blue ceramic glazes colors
Original perfect condition
Signed LION under the base
Height 27 cm
Large 15 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood fired stoneware «Pot à feu» sculpture by Île/Mer/Froid.
Artist signature under the base. 2023.
H : 29.9’ x 14.6’ inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
20th Century Blue and White Stoneware Ceramic Decorativ Ebox by C Poulsen, 1980
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Charlotte Poulsen - La Borne
Unique piece signed at the base
Original stoneware ceramic decorative box by Charlotte Poulsen
Blue and white colors
Original perfect conditi...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Boule Ball With Flower Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large French Stone Bust of Emperor Caracalla, 1940s
Located in Chicago, IL
Imposing and evocative, this large stone bust captures the stoic intensity of Emperor Caracalla, one of ancient Rome's most infamous figures. Created in 1940s France, the sculpture e...
Category
1940s Neoclassical Revival Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Stone
Big Decorative Ceramic Pitcher Attributed to La Borne Potter's, 1970-1980
By La Borne Potters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A big decorative ceramic pitcher attributed to La Borne potters.
Handwritten signature.
Unique piece.
Circa 1970-1980.
Perfect original conditions.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
A Decorative Ceramic Plate by Simone Picault Vallauris France 1970s
Located in HYÈRES, FR
A Decorative Plate by Simone Picault Vallauris France 1970s.
Wife of the famous artist Robert Picault.
In good condition.
Category
1970s Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Arma Christi Calvary, France 19th Century
Located in PARIS, FR
Superb and rare Arma Christi calvary, popular work, France end of the 19th century. Beautifully executed work.
Fair condition. Several small misses and ancient restaurations. See...
Category
19th Century Folk Art Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Aluminium Abstract Xxth Century Sculpture by Atelier A François Arnal Design
By Atelier A
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Atelier A
Rare abstract aluminium sculpture by Atelier A french designer group in the 70's
Piece is published in the book of Atelier A
Original good...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Bamboo and Chinoiserie Sewing Stand
Located in Hixson, TN
19th century bamboo and chinoiserie sewing stand
A unique double lift top sewing stand with chinoiserie panels and bamboo construction. The top is ...
Category
Late 19th Century Chinoiserie Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo
Ceramic Cup by François Eve, circa 1980-1990
By François Eve
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic cup with beige glaze decoration by François Eve.
Signed under the base "Eve".
Perfect original conditions,
circa 1980-1990.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
French Wire Salad Or Eggs Basket, circa 1940
Located in Austin, TX
French handled wire basket salad or eggs, circa 1940.
Category
1940s Rustic Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Wire
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Escaliers dérobés » by Pierre Martinon
By Pierre Martinon
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware and oxides sculpture entitled « Escaliers dérobés » by Pierre Martinon.
Signed at the base « P.Martinon ».
Unique piece.
2022.
H : 17.7' x 12.6' x 12.6' inches.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Brown and Blue Ceramic Pitcher by Jean Linard , 1975
By Jean Linard
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Linard
circa 1975, signed under the base LINARD
Original blue and brown ceramic pitcher by French artist
Excellent original condition
Measures: Height 18cm, large 15...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Art Nouveau Majolica Mirror and Basin with Female Bust.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An exquisite 19th century Art Nouveau majolica mirror and basin set, made in France. This beautifully detailed piece features a sculpted lady's head emerging from a rich colored majo...
Category
19th Century Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Majolica
Gorgeous Blue Sellier Silk Scarf by Erre France
By Hermès
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gorgeous Erre Paris silk scarf in mint pristine condition.
Erre Foulards 100% Silk Square 34" x 34” Scarf.
Designed by Terry Pheto and Princess Charlene of Monaco.
Great gift 100 ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Silk
Jeanne Pierlot De Monvel White and Red 1950 Ceramic Pitcher Vase Ratilly
By Jeanne et Norbert Pierlot
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jeanne de Monvel - Jeanne Pierlot
Original 1950 ceramic pitcher by Jeanne de Monvel wife of Norbert Pierlot
White and red ceramic glaze color
Signed under the base
Circa ...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Elegant Primitve Grey Ceramic Vase by Steen Kepp La Borne, circa 1975
By Steen Kepp
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Steen Kepp
Elegant decorative ceramic vase.
Stoneware ceramic firing effects.
In the style of Japanese pottery.
circa 1970, realised in La Borne.
Dimensions: 22 x 11 x...
Category
1970s Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Pair Continental French Limoges Hanging Wall Plaque
By Limoges
Located in Tarry Town, NY
This exquisite pair of antique Limoges wall plaques showcases the elegance and artistry of French craftsmanship. Each plaque features a finely enam...
Category
19th Century Renaissance Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Porcelain, Upholstery
Woodfired ceramic vase by Hervé Rousseau, 1990.
By Hervé Rousseau
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Wood fired stoneware vase by Hervé Rousseau.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1990.
H : 11.8 x 11 x 7.9 inches.
Category
20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Tree Brown Ceramic Freeform circa 1970 Stoneware Pottery La Borne
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Abstract ceramic form with brown pottery glaze, circa 1970.
Elegant colors.
Realized in La Borne.
Excellent original condition.
Dimension: 16 x 14 x 5 cm.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Finely Proportioned Coconut Goblet in 17th Century Taste
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely proportioned coconut goblet in 17th century taste
19th century or earlier.
Turned and polished coconut shell,
swag and drop engraved top f...
Category
19th Century French Provincial Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Coconut
Architectural Wood Decoration, circa 1890
Located in Austin, TX
Antique architectural oakwood element nicely carved with leaves on wood pedestal, circa 1890.
Category
1890s Country Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Wood
Brown 20th Century Stoneware Ceramic Bottle or Vase La Borne Pottery 2007
By La Borne Potters
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
La Borne
Realised in 2007
Stoneware black or brown ceramic bottle or vase
Original good condition
Signed
Measures: Height 21 cm
Large 9 cm.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Att. to Paul Pouchol Yellow and Black Ceramic Sculpture Woman and Child 1940
By Paul Pouchol
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Attributed to Paul pouchol
Art deco ceramic sculpture woman and child
Signed under the base
White , yellow and black ceramic glazes colors
Ori...
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware sculptural lamp by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware sculptural lamp by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on one side. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 9.4’ x 3.9’ x 11.2’ inches.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Huge 19th Century Iron Directional Weathervane Arrow
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Simply Huge Wrought Iron Weathervane Directional Arrow. Untouched, naturally worn surface. Bespoke mounts to wall mount for display. France, Circa 1880.
Category
Late 19th Century Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Iron
White glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis, 2025.
By Patrick Crulis
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
White glazed ceramic mural sculpture by Patrick Crulis.
2025. Unique piece.
H : 23.6 x 15.3 x 5.1 inches.
Approximate sizes.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Algerian Company Poster - Henri Villain - 1920
Located in Saint ouen, FR
Algerian Company Poster - Henri Villain
Lithography
Print Devambez
1920
Signed Henri Villain
117x79cm
Note: a slightly bent corner
Category
1920s Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Paper
Rare Mid-Century Rope Key Rack Holder Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare mid-century rope key rack holder in a key shape Audoux Minet & Frida Minet.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
20th Century Orange and Black Art Deco 1930 Ceamic Vase by Grand Sciuz
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Grand Sciuz
Large Art Deco black and orange ceramic vase
Original perfect condition
Realised circa 1930
Signed under the base
Measures: Height 30 cm
Large 20 cm.
Category
20th Century Art Deco French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Earthenware sculptural plate by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980.
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Earthenware sculptural plate with geometric decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist signature on the base. Circa 1970-1980. Unique piece.
H : 16.5 x 1.2 inches.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
System walking stick, fisherman’s seat, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick: fisherman's seat, very popular for its construction simplicity. The shaft, made of thick bamboo wood, separates into three parts. The fabric part, triangular in...
Category
Early 20th Century French Folk Art
Materials
Fabric, Bamboo
Antique Leather Book "Histoire des Plantes", 1865s, France
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful rare antique leather book, original from 1865.
"Histoire des Plantes" by Louis Figuier, written in French language.
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Paper
Rare French 16th century primitive wool comb
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 16th century / wool comb / wood, metal / Rustic / Mid-century
A rare to find primitive wool comb from the 16th century.
Hand-crafted in France in wood with iron spikes.
This antique comb...
Category
16th Century Rustic Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Stoneware vase by Pat & Joe Rowland with glaze decoration, circa 1970.
By Pat Rowland
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Stoneware vase with glaze decoration by Pat & Joe Rowland.
Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970.
H : 9’ x 9.8’ x 1.6’ inches.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
Located in London, GB
19th Century hand carved wood and polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground figure
A rare piece of fairground art, in the form of an oversized hand carved painted polychromed Jeu de massacre fairground knock- down figure. Made from sectioned wooden and dressed in hand made clothing. A larger than normal example which makes this quite rare and highly collectable in its quirky and characteristics look.
A fairground game from France, the jeu de massacre was a common game in French fairgrounds...
Category
Early 1900s Folk Art Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Pine
Brown Bird Animal Ceramic Sculpture by B. Favre, 1975 Midcentury handmade
By Benoist Favre
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Benoist Favre
Modern animal ceramic sculpture.
Stoneware pottery with brown and grey colors.
Signed at the base, circa 1975.
Excellent origin...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Mathieu Matégot Style Black Gloss Metal Mesh Marketplace Flower Cart France 1950
By Mathieu Matégot
Located in Miami, FL
Superb Mid-Century Modern paris marketplace flower cart in the style of Mathieu Matégot.
Handcrafted wrought iron wheels, hairpin legs, handles and a metal mesh display table in gloss black finish.
Iconic paris...
Category
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Wrought Iron, Wire
$2,400 Sale Price
39% Off
Orange and Black Decorative Ceramic Box by Jean Grison French Art
By Jean Grison
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Jean Grison
Original and decorative ceramic box
Signed under the base, realized circa 2000
Elegant orange and black ceramic colors effects
Original good condition
Meas...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Alain Douillard (1929-2017), Totem sculpture, unique piece, circa 1970.
By Alain Douillard
Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur
Alain Douillard (1929-2017),
Totem sculpture,
unique piece,
brazed gold metal with two patinas,
circa 1970, France.
Height 111 cm, diameter 28 cm.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique French Double Seater Carousel Rocker Horse
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique French Double Seater Carousel Rocker Horse
Beautiful antique French double seat carousel rocking horse. The horse is carved wood and h...
Category
19th Century Belle Époque Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Rare Twisted Rope Sconce Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare twisted rope sconce Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
With a green glass sphere.
Nautical style.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Rope
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin, circa 1970-1980
By George Martin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Square stoneware pot with abstract decoration by Georges Martin.
Artist monogram under the base. Circa 1970-1980.
Unique piece.
Category
1970s Beaux Arts Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Glazed stoneware cup by Roger Guérin, circa 1930.
By Roger Guerin
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Glazed stoneware cup by Roger Guérin.
Artist signature under the base. Circa 1930.
H : 11 x 10.4 inches.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Set of Two Red and Black Ceramic Pitchers by Max Idlas XXth Century Design
By Max Idlas
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
Max Idlas
Set of two ceramic pitchers from XXth mid century design
Elegant red and black ceramic glazes colors
Original good conditions, realised circa 1950
Signed under ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Abstract Stoneware Sculpture by La Borne Potters, circa 1970, Signed
By La Borne Potters
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An abstract stoneware sculpture, circa 1970 by La Borne Potters.
Signed.
Unique piece.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Boule Set, Boule Balls, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule set of two Boule balls and one target ball, France, late 19th century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boule balls underwent significant development ...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Mid-Century French Rope Corkscrew Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Austin, TX
Rare French rope corkscrew Audoux Minet, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage French Folk Art
Materials
Metal
Antique Boule Ball "G", "J", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
Decorated with the initials "G" and "J".
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant developm...
Category
Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique French Folk Art
Materials
Olive
Elegant Porcelain Sculpture by Tim Orr, circa 1970
By Tim Orr
Located in Neuilly-en- sancerre, FR
An elegant porcelain sculpture by Tim Orr with black and white glaze decoration.
Signed under the base "Tim Orr",
circa 1970.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Ceramic Pitcher by Accolay, circa 1960-1970
By Accolay Pottery
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic pitcher by Accolay with green, blue, yellow glazes decoration.
Perfect original conditions.
Signed under the base,
circa 1960-1970.
Category
20th Century Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
Stoneware Sculpture by Maarten Stuer, Entitled "Bloc in Motion", 2020
By Maarten Stuer
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
A ceramic sculpture "Bloc in motion" by Maarten Stuer.
This piece can be put indoor or outdoor.
Artist monogram under the base.
2020.
Unique piece.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Beaux Arts French Folk Art
Materials
Ceramic
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