Los Angeles - Soup Tureens

Chamberlain Worcester Porcelain Soup Tureen, Cover and Stand, Tree of Life Pattern, Circa 1820. The Chamberlain Worcester porcelain soup tureen, cover and stand are painted in an or...

Whimsical, Italian fish form majolica soup tureen.

Maiolica tureen “allo struzzo” (ostrich decoration) Milan, Felice Clerici or Pasquale Rubati factory, circa 1750-1780 Measures: 9.25 in x 12.79 in x 10.23 in (cm 23.5 x cm 32.5 x cm 26) lb 4.78 (kg 2.17) State of conservation, a felûre consolidated inside with slight edge chipping restored. In Milan in the 18th century two Majolica warehouses were opened, the first, by Felice Clerici, in 1745, the second in 1756 by Pasquale Rubati. Traditionally this type of decoration has been attributed to the Pasquale Rubati factory. In reality the motif “allo struzzo”, one of the clearest examples of how the taste for chinoiserie met with considerable success during the 18th century, had been produced, in specimens of greater or lesser quality, by both Milanese manufactories. This Maiolica tureen has a swollen and ribbed oval bowl, rests on an extroflexed foot and shows stirrup handles. The tri-color ornament, in the typical tones of Japanese "Imari" decorations, shows an idealized oriental landscape that develops around a perforated rock and has a willow tree with long lance-shaped leaves framing the long-legged bird figure. The ornamentation is enhanced by decorative elements such as butterflies, small florets and a vase with a thin flowery stem. The lid is ribbed with a pear-shaped knob on top. The decoration was called in the Milanese manufactories "allo struzzo" (ostrich decoration) and this refers to the oriental figure Xian He or the crane, symbol of longevity, here losing its symbolic value. It is hypothesized that among some 16th century engravings...

A lovely Italian ceramic swan floral soup tureen. Maker's mark on reverse. This gorgeous tureen is in the form of a graceful swan with beautiful h...

19th Century English Derby Porcelain Tureen with lid.

A traditional and timeless Chinese Export "Canton" pattern blue and white porcelain tureen and cover with associated large platter, late 19th ce...

A gorgeous antique French white porcelain lidded soup tureen with pedestal base, perfect for serving soups, stews, and gumbos.This fine soup tureen has a decorative conical finial on...

A gorgeous impressive soup tureen with its display in the shape of a shell and fish in white Limoges porcelain in perfect condition. Fantastic piece for each table. In used but still...

A gorgeous antique French white porcelain lidded soup tureen with pedestal base, perfect for serving soups, stews, and gumbos.This fine soup tureen has a decorative acorn squash fini...

Antique Wilcox Silverplate Co Silver Plated Victorian Lidded Soup Tureen Bowl - B Monogram. Item features a "B" Monogram to lid. Original hallmark, very ...

Beautiful hand painte Soup Tureens with lid by Robert Picault from France, 1950's. White glaze with green and brown painted zig-zag motif. Two side small side handles and removable l...

Chinese export porcelain blue fitzhugh sauce tureens, covers and stands, circa 1780-1810 The pair of Chinese export porcelain sauce tureens, covers a...