Ceramic Decorative Art

Large Majolica Morning Glory plate Wasmuel Circa 1890. 9.5" diameter.

Vintage Danish Tue Poulsen ceramic art wall tile with black patinated wood frame dating to the 1960s.

Rare 19th French Majolica Asparagus octogonal plate signed Iris Longchamp. Iris, dragonfly and yellow daisies.

French Majolica grapes plate Salins on a light blue background (East of France), circa 1890.

French Miniature Quimper Heart plate, Circa 1950.

19th century Majolica Apples plate signed Choisy Le Roi. Made for Higgins & Setter New York. The Higgins & Seiter Company of New York City began selling decorations for the table, in...

1970s VICTOR VASARELY "Live and let live love and let love". Rosenthal collectible framed German plate. Victor Vasarely Rosenthal Studio Line Limited Edition Porcelain Plate. By Vasarely born 1936. "Leben und Leben lassen, Lieben und Lieben lassen" "Live and let live - love and let love". Limited edition, signed and numbered. Plate is in good condition, size is 12". Frame is not in good condition, white became yellowish shows wear. Victor Vasarely, born as Győző Vásárhelyi on April 9, 1906, in Pécs, Hungary, was a Hungarian-French artist widely regarded as the "father of Op Art" (Optical Art). He is known for his pioneering work in geometric abstraction and the use of optical illusions to create visually captivating and dynamic artworks. Vasarely's early career involved studying medicine in Budapest, but he later decided to pursue his passion for art and enrolled in the Műhely (Workshop) academy in Hungary. He initially experimented with various styles, including Impressionism and Post-Impressionism, but his interest in geometric abstraction grew stronger over time. In the 1930s, Vasarely moved to Paris, where he continued to explore geometric patterns, lines, and shapes in his art. He believed that art should not merely imitate nature but should create its own language of forms and colors to engage the viewer's perception actively. This philosophy led to the development of Op Art, a movement that emerged in the 1960s and focused on creating optical illusions and visual effects through precise geometric patterns and colors. Vasarely's artworks often featured meticulously arranged geometric shapes, giving the impression of movement and three-dimensionality. He employed various optical tricks, such as the juxtaposition of contrasting colors and the use of repetition, to create an illusion of depth and visual dynamism. His artworks can evoke a sense of visual vibration and often challenge the viewer's perception. Throughout his career, Vasarely's influence extended beyond the art world. He believed in the democratization of art and wanted to make art accessible to a wider audience. He embraced mass production techniques, creating what he called "multiple originals" or "serigraphs" (a form of screen printing). These serigraphs allowed him to produce multiple copies of his artworks at affordable prices, making them more accessible to art enthusiasts. Vasarely's artistic legacy continues to be celebrated around the world. His work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, and he remains an influential figure in the fields of Op Art and abstract geometric art. He passed away on March 15, 1997, in Paris, leaving behind a vast body of work that continues to captivate audiences and inspire artists to this day. About Rosenthal: German porcelain manufactory Rosenthal was originally founded as a ceramics-painting studio by Philipp Rosenthal Sr. (1855-1937) in 1879 at Schloss Erkersreuth in Bavaria, near the Czech border. Its first highly popular product was an ashtray inscribed with the words “Resting place for lit cigars.” In 1890, the company moved to the neighboring hamlet of Selb and, a year later, began to manufacture its own porcelain, since white porcelain was, at that time, in short supply. Rosenthal’s first complete table service was called Empire; it was exhibited along with other lines at Paris’s Exposition Universelle in 1900. With the dawn of the 20th century, Rosenthal began producing porcelain tableware and services formed and decorated in the latest styles, like the Jugendstil Botticelli (1903), the Art Nouveau Darmstadt (1905), and the all-white Maria (1916) lines. Successes with this au courant approach led the company to launch an art pottery division in 1910, dedicated to luxury tableware, vases, and other decorative objects. By the 1930s, figurines were another important Rosenthal product, most notably the Disney-licensed Mickey Mouse pieces introduced in 1931. In 1934, Philipp Rosenthal was forced to leave his company and country when his Jewish ancestry came under persecution by the Nazi regime. Despite the loss of its founder, the Rosenthal company remained the premier supplier of high-quality porcelain tableware to the Third Reich. After the war, in 1950, Philip Rosenthal Jr. (1916-2001) joined his father's company as an advertising manager. By 1958, he had become its CEO, continuing his father’s vision to produce high-quality porcelain in line with progressive tastes. Through the rest of the 20th century, Rosenthal was the most commercially successful porcelain producer in Germany. In the postwar era, Rosenthal’s most famous tableware lines have included 2000 by Raymond Loewy and Richard Latham (1954), Magic Flute by Bjørn Wiinblad (1959), Suomi by Timo Sarpaneva (1976), and Moon by Jasper Morrison (1997). The company has enjoyed many popular and critically acclaimed collaborations with designers and brands, like Salvador Dalì, Tapio Wirkkala, Walter Gropius, Andy Warhol, Ron Arad, Enzo Mari, Konstantin Grcic, and Versace. Rosenthal's product lines have encompassed more than ceramics over the years. In 1972, the company began producing furniture, under the subsidiary Rosenthal Einrichtung, in Espelkamp, Germany. Standouts from this arm of Rosenthal include Gunter Ferdinand Ris and Herbert Selldorf’s futuristic Sunball Lounge Chair (1969), Verner Panton’s Relaxer Rocking Chair (1974), Burchard Vogtherr's Vario Pillo...

Rare 19th century Majolica oyster plate with pastels colors, shells and seaweeds signed Gien.

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.

Rare Majolica pink flower wall pocket signed Delphin Massier, circa 1880.

French Majolica ducklings with frogs plate signed Sarreguemines, circa 1890.

House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff "Willow Tree" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The Willow Tree Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This beautiful and very rare plate was produced for House Of Ertè in fine porcelain. The plate reproduced the beautiful artwork "Willow Tree" realized by the artist in 1987 and shows one of his famous and sophisticated figures. House of Erté Plates...

Oversize Majolica purple pansy wall pocket Massier, circa 1880.

Set of 108 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.

Large ceramic mask. Africanist inspiration. Glazed ceramic in shades of dark green, blue, white and yellow. Boleslaw Danikowski ( 1928-1979 ) Danikowski's production is associated ...

House of Erté Romain de Tirtoff " Flames of Love" Sevenarts Porcelain Collector Plate. The Flames of Love Plate is an original decorative limited edition porcelain plate realized in the 1990s. This beautiful and very rare plate was produced for House of Ertè in fine porcelain. The plate reproduced the beautiful artwork " Flames of Love" realized by the artist in 1987 and shows one of his famous and sophisticated figures. House of Erté Flames...

A ceramic panel by Roger Capron Vallauris France 1960s Nice drawing. Hand painted and enameled. Report : a small chip in a corner ( please c...

Dutch Rozenburg earthenware wall plate, 1910 A Rozenburg earthenware wall plate, with floral decor The wall plate has the Rozenburg hallmark...

French Majolica oyster plate With lemon, Circa 1890.

Large English blue bird plate in a landscape signed Mintons (mark 1873 to 1912).

French Majolica leaves & grapes plate Onnaing, circa 1900.

This porcelain wall plate is a decorative object manufactured in Japan at the end of the 19th century. This refined wall plate is completely ma...

Mid-Century French Majolica Fish & Oyster Wall Pan Vallauris.

Mid-century modern ceramic tiles italian modernist wall art 1970s This painting from the 1970s is a fascinating example of Italian modernism, with glazed relief tiles depicting elega...

Royal Copenhagen. Three biscuit plates with motifs after Bertil Thorvaldesen. Dating: 1958 and 1960. Marked. First factory quality. Perfect condition. Dimensions: Diameter: 14.0 cm.

French Majolica fish platter Vallauris Circa 1950.

French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.  

Large Majolica Basket Bichon Dog Wall Pocket signed TD Theodore Deck dated 1887.

Gabriel Musarra Abstract stoneware wall ceramic plate signed by Gabriel Musarra Unique handmade ceramic realised in Vallauris Circa 1950 ...

French Majolica oyster plate Orchies, circa 1910.

Majolica Oyster Platter signed Aetgina Vallauris Circa 1950.

Framed ceramic by Roger Capron, circa 1960. Framed and illuminated ceramic by Roger Capron, circa 1960. With frame: H: 49cm, W: 49cm, D: 4cm Ceramic: H: 40cm, W: 40cm

Majolica sealife platter Vallauris, circa 1950. High relief of starfish, seaweeds, oyster, shell. Nautical style.     

French faience oyster plate with Bird Moustiers style signed Martres Tolosane, circa 1940.  

French Majolica bird with cherries aqua plate Sarreguemines, circa 1880.

French Majolica dish reticulated leaf, Circa 1890.

Artist ceramic wall plate with horse motif by Schäffenacker / Ulm. Handmade made in Germany.

AMAZING PLATE MONTELUPO 17th Century Round earthenware bowl with contours on a pedestal, polychrome decoration of a soldier in a frame of floral reserves. Minor restorations. Diame...

A very large plate by Dutch Delft Porceleyne Fles after C. Bisschop, 1892 A Delft Porceleyne Fles wall plate after a painting of Christoffel Bisschop with a scene of a Dutch interior. A man standing in a window with a woman sitting by the spinning wheel. The woman gives the container from the wooden stove to empty the pipe or possibly light the pipe, as it may contain hot coals. Painted in the middle and with floral curls around it Marked on reverse with the mark of the Dutch Delft Porceleyne Fles Dated with N= 1892 and painter initials of J.B.J. van der Horst...

French Faience plate signed Saint Clement Circa 1900. Decorated with cornucopia and coat of arms with Fleur de lis on the center.

Rare ceramic wall art sculpture. Height:57 cm. Width:41 cm.

A rarely seen Palissy style Provençal majolica trompe l’oeil wall plaque made and signed by the potter A. Martin, from Vallauris, Cote d’Azur, France, Mid-Century Modern Era, circa ...

Large Majolica flowers (rose,mum) platter signed Sarreguemines, circa 1900.

19th century French faience large oval rustic platter Forges Les Eaux (Normandy) Rare double sponge polychromy. Large bunch of flowers.

Majolica leaves & flowers plate Clairefontaine, circa 1890.

French Majolica Flowers Wall Pocket Longchamp, circa 1880.

Ceramic tile with bird decor by Roger Capron, 1950s Signed Capron, Vallauris France. Roger Capron (1922-2006) was a student of Applied Arts in Paris from 1938 to 1943, In 1946 he mov...

French Faience plate quimper circa 1960. Breton with flowers.

REDUCED FROM $300....Modernist depiction of a Fisherman and His Catch on this 1960s colorful Italian Ceramic Wall plaque.  A combination of...

Wall Decoration with Marine Nautical Wall Plates, Terracotta, Ceramic, Glazed Set of four glazed ceramic wall plates with sailing ships and marine decorations, Spain, 1970s. Hand-painted terracotta wall...

A circular KPM style porcelain plaque depicting a Maiden as a young Bacchante, set in a finely carved Florentine giltwood frame. German, circa 1910. Founded in Berlin in 1750 ...

Decorative ceramic tile by Antoni Gaudi, inspired by the marigold and dianthus motifs on the decorative ceramic tiles he designed for the facade of Casa Vicens, which constitute some...

Important 19th Century Italian Parade Plate Polychrome ceramic, with a wide brim, short frill, and a wide base. Reverse with ring support. Decoration on the rim with harpies and fan...

Palissy footed platter on a blue brown mottled background with a large lizard on the centre, on the platter severals white shells and different leaves a...

Porcelain Majolica Parrot Wall Pocket Circa 1920.

Marvelous vintage Catalina style majolica parrot ceramic tile plaque by Christopher Reutinger for Catalina Picture Tile (formerly named Palisade Tile ...

Article: Ceramic Studio Pottery, set of 2 Decade: 1960s Producer: Atelier Schäffenacker, Ulm Germany Design: Helmut Schäffenacker This fantastic vase...

Set of 4 tiles by Roger Capron, France - 1970s.

Gorgeous blue hand painted Baroque cherub or angel 18th century style Portuguese ceramic tile or azulejo This tile painted in blue over white in ...

An English Traditional ceramic equestrian horse plate with a brass frame. The ceramic plate in the center features a traditional hunt scene with three hors...