Louisiana - Vases and Vessels

A handmade terracotta vessel from 19th century Morocco, with traditional Berber decorative motifs drawn in black over the natural clay. The body of the piece is minimally decorated w...

A beautiful olive green glass storage jar from France, 18th century. Originally used to store vegetables, fruits, truffles and other food sundries, today this makes a wonderful vase and can be placed throughout the home for an added pop of color and texture. Rare and highly sought-after, what may be mistaken as imperfections: tilted mouths, bubbles and ripples in the glass, are actually the very attributes that make these colored glass jars...

Hand rolled, emerald-colored glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s with ribbed texture. View the detailed images.

A pair of French Empire period Old Paris Porcelain vases, circa 1810, with painted landscapes and figural scenes on each side. The Classical amphora profile features a gold-banded mo...

19th century Antique French Majolica Barbotine ceramic wall pocket flower vase "Confetti" . Direct from FRANCE, gorgeous hand painted design on ...

Blue and Orange Glass Vase with Wrought Iron Frame Daum Nancy and Majorelle Circa 1925 This remarkable vase showcases the combined artistry of Daum Nancy and Louis Majorelle, two of...

Antique French Majolica Jardinière Onnaing Tiger Monkey Jungle Cache Pot Planter. Direct from France, a gorgeous 19th century antique French majolica jardinière or cache pot! The ca...

Hand rolled, emerald green-colored glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s. View the detailed images.

Fuchsia Vase Daum Nancy Circa 1900 This exceptional Daum Nancy vase displays stunning enamel-painted fuchsias on its slender form. The vase is a masterwork of Art Nouveau glassmakin...

A wonderful green glass pickling or truffle jar from 18th century France. These handmade jars each vary in size and coloration due to their one-of-a-kind nature, making them easy to ...

A beautiful bottle-green glass storage jar from France, 18th century. Originally used to store vegetables, fruits, truffles and other food sundries, today this makes a wonderful vase and can be placed throughout the home for an added pop of color and texture. Rare and highly sought-after, what may be mistaken as imperfections: tilted mouths, bubbles and ripples in the glass, are actually the very attributes that make these colored glass jars...

An impressive pair of walnut urns made in 19th century England. These urns have been expertly turned on a lathe to create the basin and pedestal, ending on mahogany square bases. Cle...

Acid Etched Vase Daum Nancy Circa 1930 This exceptional Art Deco vase by Daum Nancy exemplifies the era’s embrace of modern design. Its spherical for...

Fairyland Lustre Covered Vase Wedgwood Circa 1925 This exceptional Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre Rainbow vase represents one of the most vibrant and coveted designs from the Fairyland L...

In this exquisite vase from England, the tall glass bowl appears crowned at the rim, then elaborately cut in multiple, distinct rows of facets which da...

Fairyland Lustre Covered Vase Wedgwood Circa 1920 This stunning Wedgwood Fairyland Lustre bone china covered vase, designed by Daisy Makeig-Jones, displays the highly coveted Rainbo...

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with the firm of Thomas Webb & Sons standing out as the most accomplished. Webb’s cameo...

Stunning Italian gold gilt crystal vase, dating to circa 1850 if not earlier. A true artisan and visionary sculpted this work from thick, heavy glass to create the trumpet form with ...

Favrile Glass Vase Louis Comfort Tiffany Circa 1900 This rare glass vase by Louis Comfort Tiffany is a striking example of Tiffany Studios’ groundbreaking innovation in Art Nouveau ...

Pair of World's Exhibition Vases Minton Dated 1876 This extraordinary pair of Minton vases represents the pinnacle of 19th-century British ceramic artistry, created in 1876 likely f...

Cameo Glass Elephant Vase Émile Gallé Circa 1925 This monumental Art Nouveau vase is one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic glassmaking firm. Showcasing Gallé’s mast...

Fairyland Lustre Pillar Vase Wedgwood Circa 1920 One of the earliest Fairyland Lustre motifs, this Pillar pattern vase by Wedgwood features the fantastical Isle of the Genii, popula...

Fairyland Lustre Pillar Vase Wedgwood Circa 1920 One of the earliest Fairyland Lustre motifs, this Pillar pattern vase by Wedgwood features the fantastical Isle of the Genii, popula...

Washed in stunning cobalt blue glaze, this vintage pair of French Gres d’Alsace ceramic vases comes from the Alsatian town of Betschdorf which has maintained a unique tradition of ce...

Acid Etched Vase Daum Nancy Circa 1925 This rare and striking Art Deco vase by Daum Nancy represents the pinnacle of French craftsmanship. The spheri...

Pair of Russian Malachite Tazze Imperial Lapidary Works Circa 1830 A magnificent example of early 19th-century Russian craftsmanship, this pair of malachite tazze was created by the Imperial Lapidary Works of Ekaterinburg, circa 1830. These works exemplify the period when malachite emerged as the principal decorative material in Russian hardstone...

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

Of all the glassworks produced in the late 19th century, cameo glass was the most challenging to perfect. Only a handful of artisans succeeded in mastering this intricate craft, with...

19th century Pair set 2 French confit pot yellow glazed pottery provincial. Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, a...

Phaenomen Genre Vase Loetz Circa 1890-1899 This elegant Jugendstil vase by Loetz exudes an enchanting, colorful glow, featuring the iconic Phaenomen Genre Series 1 glass bowl, first...

This rare and significant cameo glass vase exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship of George Woodall, a master artist celebrated for his outstanding skill in cameo carving. The amp...

This extraordinary First Edition Wedgwood rendering of the legendary Portland Vase is one of the rarest masterpieces of Josiah Wedgwood, the most important ceramics manufacturer of the 18th century. A tour de force of ceramic art, the Portland Vase First Editions are regarded as one of the greatest ceramic accomplishments of the 18th century, and they are a testament to the superior skill of Josiah Wedgwood, his extraordinary ambition and his tireless dedication to perfection. One of the very few First Editions still in private hands, this exceptional Wedgwood Portland Vase is one of the most important works of ceramics on the market. The story of Wedgwood and the Portland Vase is legendary. The original Portland Vase is the ancient world's most famous decorative arts masterpiece—a cameo glass vase dating to circa 25 CE with a frieze representing the myth of Peleus and Thetis, initially thought to be carved from stone. When it was first rediscovered around 1582, it captivated the world with its opaque white cameo figures over its rich blue background. After the vase was excavated it was owned by Cardinal Barberini, whose family later sold it to the Duke of Hamilton who eventually sold it to the Duchess of Portland, from whom the famed vase now takes its name. The famed British sculptor John Flaxman was likely the first to have brought the vase to Wedgwood’s attention. In a letter dated February 5, 1784, he wrote: “I wish you may soon come to town to see William Hamilton’s vase, it is the finest production of Art that has been brought to England and seems to be the very apex of perfection to which you are endeavouring to bring your bisque and jasper…” Indeed, the Portland Vase is a masterpiece of cameo-cutting, with a stunning frieze of opaque white cameo glass over its translucent deep blue form. Its beauty and translucence would inspire Wedgwood to undertake his years-long endeavor to precisely replicate the original in porcelain. Upon closer examination, Wedgwood realized the vase was not made of stone or earthenware, but of cameo glass—a technique so advanced it remains the masterpiece of cameo-cutting. Today, the vase is housed in the British Museum, where it is the second most viewed antiquity, only after the Rosetta Stone. It then took Wedgwood several painstaking years to craft his unparalleled copy of the vase, during which he perfected the jasperware technique that would become his crowning achievement. To this day, the renowned porcelain firm regards the vase as its most momentous triumph, so much so that the vessel’s silhouette is incorporated into the Wedgwood logo. The four years it took Wedgwood to complete his vase were not without tribulations. From the start, Wedgwood encountered numerous problems with his copies, from cracking and blistering to the difficulty of replicating the translucent effects of the original. The first acceptable copy was produced in October 1789 and sent to Wedgwood’s physician and friend Erasmus Darwin, the grandfather of Charles Darwin. Wedgwood presented another copy to Queen Charlotte in May 1790 and afterward organized a private exhibition of the vase at the Portland House in London. The viewing proved so popular that Wedgwood was forced to restrict the show to 1,900 visitors. Much of London wished to see Wedgwood’s greatest major achievement. Perhaps the highest praise of Wedgwood’s copy came from the famed artist Sir Joshua Reynolds, the founder of the British Royal Academy: “I can venture to declare it a correct and faithful imitation, both in regard to the general effect, and the most minute detail of the part.” Over the next few years, Wedgwood's oven records listed 43 First Edition copies of the Portland Vase produced between 1791 and 1796, 11 of which were broken during the firing process. In all, it is believed around 30 First Edition vases were completed, though an unknown number of these were somewhat damaged—one of these imperfect examples is currently held by the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. The perfect examples such as ours have found their way into the most important museum collections in the world. The British Museum (London), Art Institute of Chicago, Birmingham Museum of Art, Museum of Fine Arts (Boston) and the Fitzwilliam Museum (Cambridge, UK), among others, all hold one of these highly coveted vases in their collections. In terms of technical achievement, the First Edition Portland Vases...

A rare Italian hand blown blue glass damigiana or demijohn hand-crafted in Italy circa 1800. Composed of a gorgeous free-blown aqua blue glass that exhibits trapped air bubbles withi...

This gorgeous pair of 19th century Japanese Imari vases are beautifully hand-painted in the classic Imari colors of blue, terra cotta, gold and white. The pair features a Foo dog han...

Cameo Glass Polar Bear Vase Émile Gallé Circa 1927 This towering Art Nouveau vase stands as one of the finest achievements of Émile Gallé’s iconic gla...

This remarkable acid-etched vase is the work of the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé, one of the most highly regarded names in French glassmaking. The artist's love of nature is ...

This rare cameo glass vase by the French glassmaker Émile Gallé features an exceptional mold-blown design of a fruiting plum tree. While the majority of Gallé vases were blown into molds before being carved or enameled, only a very small handful were wholly designed to take shape within the mold. The stunning result is evident in this rare example, which showcases the ripe fruits protruding naturally from the body of the vase. Considered one of the pioneers of Art Nouveau, Gallé was renowned for his naturalistic glass artistry. In 1889, he displayed his new glass creations at the Paris International...

Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this exquisite Danaides vase is one of the master artisan's most unique and beautiful designs. Molded from polished opalesce...

A unique, rare early 20th century Italian Majolica boat shaped bowl created in the Deruta studio, Deruta, Italy. A rare and coveted example of the golden...

Paysage d’Hiver Vase Daum Nancy Circa 1900 This beautiful cameo vase by Daum Nancy, known as “Paysage d’Hiver” or "Winter Landscape" is a masterful interpretation of winter’s grace,...

Abstracted foliate motifs swirl atop each other to form this Lalique vase in the Charmilles motif, first designed by René Lalique on October 8, 1926. Inspired by bowers under greener...

Crafted by the celebrated French glassmaker René Lalique, this enchanting Ceylan vase is molded from opalescent glass with a blue stained wheel. The design...

Bearing a cipher mark from 1856, this mid-19th-century centerpiece stands as a crowning achievement of the esteemed firm Minton & Co. This accomplishment of such grand scale in ceram...

This exquisite pair of Early 19th Century Rose Medallion porcelain temple jars are truly outstanding. The pair is quite large, mo...

Antique Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vase on Stand, Circa 1910-1920's.

19th century PAIR Set 2 French Confit Pot Yellow Glazed Pottery Provincial Direct from France, this is for two antique French confit pots, al...

Pair antique English mahogany knife and fork cutlery urns / boxes, Circa 1910-1920. Exceptional size.

Pair of Gilded Bronze Vases Christofle Circa 1930 This rare pair of Christofle bronze vases epitomizes the pinnacle of French decorative arts from t...

This exceptional and rare Wedgwood tri-colored jasper vase exemplifies that renowned firm’s classical artistry. Crafted of jasper, perhaps the greatest of Josiah Wedgwood’s porcelain innovations, in the shape of an ancient Greek calyx krater...

Hand rolled, amethyst-colored glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s. View the detailed images.

Hand rolled glass hyacinth forcing vase from the 1890’s in a stunning indigo blue. View the detailed images.

Exceptional in both size and artistry, this sand-polished cameo art glass vase from the famed Art Nouveau master Émile Gallé features an exceedingly rare alpine scene. The artist's l...

Antique French Faience Enameled Urn, circa 1900-1910.

Abstracted foliage swirls to form this Lalique vase in the Acanthes design, first designed by René Lalique on February 28, 1927. Inspired by the timeless natural motif, this vase emb...

Gilt and Enamel Red Pillow Vase Moser Late 19th Century A masterpiece of artistry and craftsmanship, this exquisite Moser pillow vase dazzles with its rich ruby glass and intricate ...

A French terracotta olive oil jar from the 19th century, with wonderful glazes of vibrant orange and detailed cream and black decorations of fluid lines and surrounding foliate desig...

Fuchsia Vase Daum Nancy Circa 1900 This exquisite Daum Nancy vase is a masterwork of Art Nouveau glassmaking, crafted around the turn of the 20th century...

Designed by René Lalique in 1921, this Ronces pattern vase features a bold array of winding blackberry vines. The vessel highlights the master's love of the striking forms and natura...

Gilt Bronze Vase Christofle Circa 1930 This exemplary Art Nouveau vase demonstrates Christofle's mastery of metalworking during the early 20th century. The graceful oviform vessel r...

~Direct from England~ ~A beautifully hand painted antique Imari bowl, large size with stunning details!~ ~Deep blue painted scalloped edge with gold...