USA - Ceramics

Fine, rare 18th Century French biot jar, having fabulous patination and lichen. Found in Provence.

Georges Jouve 'Patte d’Ours' ashtray in rare crackled white glaze on a Mathieu Matégot black lacquered metal and woven rattan stand. France c. 1951. Und...

Decorate a kitchen wall or shelf with this suite of 3 colorful antique majolica plates. Sculpted in France circa 1920 in the manner of Longchamp, each porcelain plate is decorated wi...

Victorian Majolica Fish Pitcher Holdcroft, circa 1890. Bamboo handle.

Contemporary Danish design textured white ceramic vase. Bubble shaped top with off center single tubular spout. Single tubular shaped base.   

Antique majolica figure with a basket made in England by Wedgwood in 1873. She is a fisherwoman wearing traditional clothing, bent over a turqu...

Studio Pottery weed pot / vase. circa 1975.

A set of three white ceramic Kawa Vases by Luft Tanaka Studio. Each item is made by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds and are truly one-of-a-kind. As a result of the product...

Italian handmade ceramic vase in poppy red by Rina Menardi. Available in other colors. Made to order. Shipping from Europe not included.

Stephen Kilborn Art Pottery Ceramic Pitcher, United States, 1990's.

19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve food such as fruits, meat or vegetables. They were d...

French Majolica rooster pitcher Keller and Guerin Saint Clement, circa 1900. Original older model. Height / 12.8 inches.

German Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1890. Craddle 8" by 4.5" , platter 12.3" by 9.7"

Il Circo (circus) dinner plates from the mid 1930's Italy designed by Gio Ponti for Ginori. Each decorated with a charming Modernist figure of a circus perfor...

Mid-Century, handsomely decorated ceramic vase. Attributed to the Zaalberg ceramics company. Extra Large textured ceramic vase with soft curved edges and decorative hand-carved circl...

Compote or shallow bowl by Peter Shire, a Los Angeles-based artist and founding member of The Memphis Group. Signed and dated 1997.

Designed by a small, family-run workshop in South Africa named Mud Studio, those fabulous Restoration Hardware cocktail plates capture the magnificence of the world's major landmarks...

Louise Bourgeois Cup and Saucer in its original Museum of Modern Art box.

The engraved and brush painted ceramic plate, Visage Gris (Grey Face) is one the most iconic pieces created by Pablo Picasso (1881 - 1973) at the Madoura workshop in Vallauris, France. It is said "all portraits are self portraits". In this work, we see Picasso's wistfulness, vulnerability and humor set within a beautiful image representing both the sun and the moon, the masculine and the feminine. Picasso mastery of form, image, composition and subtle color is evident in a work that resonates transcendence. Created in 1953, Pablo Picasso ceramic Visage Gris (Grey Face), 1953 A.R. 206 is a Madoura white earthenware clay, knife engraved under partial brushed glaze with decoration in engobes (green, black, white) from the edition of 500. This work is stamped with the 'Madoura PLEIN FEU' and ‘EMPREINTE ORIGINALE DE PICASSO’ pottery stamps on the reverse. Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 15 1/8 x 1 5/8in (31.4 x 38.3 x 4.1cm). Madoura was an artisan workshop created by Georges and Suzanne Ramie which collaborated with Picasso in the fabrication and hand painting of the works. Pablo Picasso designed 633 different ceramic editions between 1947 and 1971 at the Madoura workshop, with a number of variants and unique pieces resulting from these initial works. He began by creating simple, utilitarian objects such as plates and bowls, but later produced more complex forms, including pitchers and vases — their handles occasionally shaped to form facial features, or anatomical parts of his animal subjects. Picasso remains one of the highest-grossing artists at auction today, and the range of his ceramics means it's possible to find both a good investment and a beautiful object. Visage Gris is among the most important. A Short Biography follows: Pablo Picasso revolutionized the art world and to many is THE artist of the 20th century. He is famous for his role in pioneering Cubism with Georges Braque and for his melancholy Blue Period pieces. Original signed Picasso lithographs and prints are a sure investment. Madoura Picasso ceramics are highly collectible in their own right. As one of the most influential Modern artists of the 20th century, Pablo Picasso is renowned as a legendary artistic master to this day. Born on October 25, 1881 in Malaga, Spain, Pablo Picasso was a child prodigy who was recognized as such by his art-teacher father, who ably led him along. The small Museo de Picasso in Barcelona is devoted primarily to his early works, which include strikingly realistic renderings of casts of ancient sculpture. Picasso was a rebel from the start and, as a teenager, began to frequent the Barcelona cafes where intellectuals gathered. He soon went to Paris, the capital of art, and soaked up the works of Edouard Manet, Gustave Courbet, and Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, whose sketchy style impressed him greatly. Then it was back to Spain, a return to France, and again back to Spain – all in the years 1899 to 1904. Before he struck upon Cubism, Picasso went through a prodigious number of styles – realism, caricature, the Blue Period, and the Rose Period. These distinguished styles are apparent in the unique original works as well as Picasso ceramics, lithographs, linocuts, and etchings that he created later in his life. The Blue Period dates from 1901 to 1904 and is characterized by a predominantly blue palette and focuses on outcasts, beggars, and prostitutes. This was when he also produced his first sculptures. The most poignant work of the style, La Vie (1903), currently located in Cleveland’s Museum of Art, was created in memory of his childhood friend, the Spanish poet Carlos Casagemas, who had committed suicide. The painting started as a self-portrait, but Picasso’s features became those of his lost friend. The composition is stilted, the space compressed, the gestures stiff, and the tones predominantly blue. The Rose Period began around 1904 when Picasso’s palette brightened and is dominated by pinks and beiges, light blues, and roses. His subjects are saltimbanques (circus people), harlequins, and clowns, all of whom seem to be mute and strangely inactive. One of the premier works of this period is Family of Saltimbanques (1905), currently in Washington, D.C. at the National Gallery, which portrays a group of circus workers who appear alienated and incapable of communicating with each other, set in a one-dimensional space. In 1905, Picasso went briefly to Holland, and on his return to Paris, his works took on a classical aura with large male and female figures seen frontally or in distinct profile, as in early Greek art. One of the best examples of this style is in the Albright-Knox Gallery in Buffalo, NY, La Toilette (1906). Several pieces in this new, classical style were purchased by Gertrude Stein (the art patron and writer) and her brother, Leo Stein. With his groundbreaking 1907 painting Les Demoiselles d’Avignon...

Masterfully created ceramic Duck Lavabo with brass spout and matching bowl cistern by Ed Langbein. Ed created many incredible ceramic pieces from the 1930...

This amazing textural vintage Italian hallmarked monumental glazed and raised ceramic sculpture has it all going on. It is in the style of Gambone meets Fantoni meets Raymor. Hallmar...

Ceramic plate of 3 cats , signed Mara , made in Mexico.

This ceramic vessel is in very good overall condition. Measuring 10.5" x 5.5" x 2" - this vessel was made by multidisciplinary artist Barbara Bjerring from Riegelsville, PA.

This beautiful large vessel is in very good overall condition. Resembling and in they style of Toshiko Takaezu, this work was acquired in the New Hope, PA area with the artist being ...

Handmade Ceramic Weed Pot

Small Majolica Lidded Tureen Mixed Earths , circa 1890.

Portman Gallery is pleased to offer three rare gilt transfer plates from the “Foglie” series, which have not been produced in decades. A great gift for anyone who loves: Fall, Bota...

Vintage 1950s sinuous porcelain coffee pot and creamer designed by Raymond Loewy for Rosenthal in Germany in rare taupe or crystalline color, which is an iridescent or lustre brown. ...

French Majolica Asparagus Platter circa 1890.

Contemporary Chinese celadon glazed vase with decorative pattern at base. Horizontal raised rib detailing at neck.

French Faience Pitcher Cow signed Digoin Sarreguemines Circa 1930.The scene represent a cow playing with a dog in a field.

Stunning vintage vase, produced in Noway circa mid-century. Features a grey tribal pattern, reminiscent of Native American designs.

Colorful set of antique wall dishes from Rouen, France, handcrafted, circa 1880, the set includes two large wall hanging platters, six smaller plat...

Mottahedeh (American, founded early 20th century). A 3 piece porcelain grouping of Mandarin Bouquet from the Winterthur Adaptation consisting of (2)...

A large 1970s West German art pottery pitcher. Made by KMK (Kupfermühle Keramik) in the "Viola" pattern. Beautiful mid century floral design i...

A rare and large glazed ceramic whiskey dispenser with strong form and color. Mark on the base dates to 1882-1891. Urquart owner's inscription also i...

A large blue and white charger decorated with a Chinese inspired garden and fence vignette, and a repeating scroll pattern border with a brown glazed rim. An identical example is in ...

Rhino Clara Nymphenburg Frankenthaler model in white glazed porcelain designed by Peter Anton von Verschaffeldt in 1770 made by Gunter Loscher. 20th century,

19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve food such as fruits, meat or vegetables. They were d...

A grouping of one-of-a-kind Kawa Series items that are handcrafted by Luft Tanaka Studio by casting porcelain into sewn leather molds. Sold as a set of 3 items: 2 vases and a catch...

Delightful large-scale ceramic figures of a nearly life-size black and white glazed Boston Terrier and a Panda bear. Marked with numbers and Made in Italy. Attributed to Eugenio Patt...

Jean Lurçat 1892-1966 Plate - Red & White – White Siren c1955 Inscribed ''Dessin J. Lurçat Sant Vicens. verso Hand-painted glazed ceramic 25 cm diameter

Flared pottery bowl with incised overall decoration to exterior. Glazed in sea foam green with brown highlights. Created circa mid-1950s, mint condition. Measures 4.25" H x 10.5" ...

This is an English Roe's rosebud patent transferware pie funnel. A pie funnel is a hollow ceramic device shaped like a chimney used to vent and support a pie crust. By placing the fu...

A set of four blue and white stoneware kitchen canisters made by Pomerantz of Taiwan. Each canister has a lid with rubber seal that lifts off with a blue round knob handle. Sides are...

One of the masters of Scandinavian Art Deco and Mid-Century design in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s, Vicke Lindstrand is best known for his work in glass for Orrefors in the 1930s and f...

A pair of white porcelain vases made by casting into leather molds. As a result of the production process each item is one-of-a-kind. Set includes one tall vase and one medium vase...

Antique Chinese Rose Medallion Porcelain Charger, Circa 1920s.

A spectacular set of three hand made vegetables. A gorgeous glazed ceramic construction signed by the artist on the back. Acquired from a Palm Beach ...

Ceramic "Boy" Jug England circa 1800 Glazed ceramic jug with hand painted lettering on surface. 5”dia x 8.25”h Ref. O1983

Antique majolica plate made in 1870 by Wedgwood in England. The plate features a vibrant yellow sunflower in a green basket. The Wedgwood hallmark is on the back.

Fantastic set of 6 espresso cups and saucers circa 1980's. 24k gold leaf hand-painted set great condition, no chips or cracks elegant and unique very light use.

Handmade ceramic pottery vase in brown, beige, taupe, sand and other earth tones with geometric, spiraling motif. Contrasting dark and light glazes enhance the design. Made in the to...

A fabulous vintage pair of Staffordshire style figurines. A classic set of two women in period dress. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate

A Polia Pillin California Studio pottery plate / charger. String instrument with dancer. Two flea bites at upper rim. Noticeable upon close inspection. Please excuse some glare in ph...

19th Century Italian ceramic chiminea preserve pot with handles. These pots were used to preserve food such as fruits, meat or vegetables. They were d...

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

A pair or two Polia Pillin California Studio pottery plates. Excellent condition. Please excuse some glare in photographs.