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$650 USDSuperb Antique French Majolica J. Massier Figural Wishing Well with Birds
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
This is one of the most sought-after majolica pieces made by the renowned French potters, the Massier family. The Massier family of Vallauris, France, is world famous for their high-quality art pottery and majolica produced first by the father, Jacques (1806-1871), whose sons Delphin, Clement, and Jérôme followed in his footsteps. This is a figural wishing well spill vase with three charming birds and a bucket beside the well. It measures 9” tall, nearly 6” long, and about 5” wide; and dates to ...
$135 USDGorgeous Old Pink & Blue Oyster Platter Server
Pottery:Majolica:French
This gorgeous majolica oyster platter is unlike any I’ve run across before. It would probably be more correct to call this a coquillage, as the shells depicted are scallop, not oyster. It is a 12 well handled platter glazed in shades of blue, green, and rose. It measures 16” long, 8” wide, and the handle stands 3 ½” tall. The base is finished in the traditional majolica green/brown mottled glaze. It has no mark at all, and I didn’t have a clue about it when I found it while on a buying trip to ...
$350 USDGorgeous Antique Austrian Majolica Figural Monk Smoke Set
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
What a lovely treat this one is! A traditionally garbed monk robed in charcoal gray with a mulberry skullcap holds an over-sized blue pitcher bearing the initials KB. (Anyone have any ideas what the initials might stand for? If so, please email me and let me know!) The monk stands before a trough shaped ashtray glazed in marbled dove gray, pewter and pink. He stands on a base of mossy cut stones glazed in shades of black, gray, brown, and green, with three baskets for holding smoking ...
$185 USDStunning Antique French Majolica Figural Fish Caviar Server
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
What a treat I have for you here! This was a very popular form of majolica caviar server in the late 1800’s in France. Fives-Lille made the definitive one, but there were tons of potteries that made their own version, even Massier! It dates to between 1870 and 1890. This particular example is not marked, but it most definitely drew on the Fives-Lille for inspiration—the glazing is nearly identical. I've seen these described as wall-pockets, but my reference books state they were intended for ...
$225 USDStunning Antique Chinese Export Porcelain Large Famille Verte Figural Rooster
Porcelain:Antique:Chinese Export
I love these antique Chinese Export porcelain bird figures with majolica-like glaze that were so popular around the turn-of-the-century. I’ve seen any number of different birds done in this style including peacocks, pigeons, roosters, geese, and ducks, but this is one of the better, and more unusual, ones I’ve encountered. These were produced in China for the Western market at the turn-of-the-century, and show a decidedly “Art Nouveau” style to them. I see the rooster with some frequency, but ...
$200 USDStunning Antique French Faience Gien Fond Blanc Renaissance Vase
Pottery:Antique:Faience:French
Oh my, what a treat I have for you here! This cylindrical vase is a gorgeous example of French faience made by the faiencerie at Gien sometime around 1866. It is in the very popular pattern known as Renaissance Fond Blanc (White Background). The use of a white background predates the use of the blue (Fond Bleu), as it was much more difficult to control the cobalt glaze used for the rich blue background and the technique for handling it was developed later. This features traditional Italian ...
$850 USDSuperb 1915 Art Nouveau Weller Bedford Pink & Green Umbrella Stand
Pottery:Weller
Oh my, what a treat this one is—if this isn’t a gorgeous cross between the Arts & Crafts movement and Art Nouveau, I don’t know what is! This is a stunning umbrella stand made around 1915 by the renowned American art pottery manufacturer, Weller. This is the Bedford pattern which features what appear to be tulips and some other daisy-like flower on long stalks. The glazing is rich and deep, shading from a dark chocolate brown to green to pink on the flowers, alternating with a lighter brown. The ...
$125 USDSuperb Old European Majolica Figural Tyrolean Man Humidor Tobacco Jar
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
I am very pleased to offer this superb example of a Victorian figural majolica humidor—in the guise of a man in Tyrolean garb. Similar pieces, no doubt made by the same manufacturer as this one, can be seen on page 47 of Jeffrey B. Snyder’s Marvelous Majolica. He states that these pieces represented “local color” around town. This is one of several pieces acquired from the collection of a noted Chicago collector and antique dealer who began his collection in the 1930’s. He measures 5 ¼” tall and ...
$325 USDStunning Antique German Majolica Villeroy & Boch Art Nouveau Snowdrop Platter
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:German
I am especially pleased to offer this gorgeous old reticulated floral platter which dates to the turn of the century. This just screams Art Nouveau, doesn’t it? If you like this, be sure to see item #RL0607011 for a matching plate. An example of this pattern in a different color scheme can be seen in D. Michael Murray's book European Majolica on page 114. I've included a photo of the page below for those who don't have access to the book. A double ring of stylized snowdrops glazed in white and ...
$125 USDStunning Antique Austrian Majolica Brothers Urbach Figural Shepherd Girl Candlestick
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
This stunning majolica candlestick was made by the Brothers Urbach in Turn-Teplitz, Austria. It is one of a pair consisting of this one and her young male companion. So be sure to see my item #RL0507077 to see her handsome mate! This dates to between 1882 and 1906. The Brothers Urbach produced very high quality majolica to compete with other continental manufacturers such as Wilhelm Schiller & Sons and fine English producers such as Minton. The detail on the face and clothing of the girl is ...
$385 USDSuperb Antique Bohemia Austrian Majolica J. Moehling Figural Well Smokeset
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
What a treat this one is! This is a gorgeous example of the traditional Victorian smokeset in the form of a well or cistern with a barrel and a wagon wheel propped beside it, a rope draped over its corner, and a bird perched on the spigot. It is glazed allover in a warm honey/caramel color and subtly accented with gilt. This was made by Johann Moehling, who opened a pottery in Aich, Bohemia, Austria (which later became Czechoslovakia) in 1849. His pottery was in business only until 1875. He is ...
$225 USDSuperb Antique French Majolica Scotsman Character Pitcher Jug
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
Here is your opportunity to own this fantastic character jug known by collectors as the Scotsman. I honestly don’t understand the name—he doesn’t look at all Scottish to me. These were popular during the late 19th to early 20th century. Though this particular jug is most often referred to as Sarreguemines, it is more accurate to refer to them as Sarreguemines-type. They were produced near Sarreguemines, France to compete with the products of the renowned faiencerie of the same name. The ...
$275 USDSplendid Antique French Majolica Matelot Character Pitcher Jug
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
These character pitchers or jugs were popular during the late 19th to early 20th century. Though this particular jug is most often referred to as Sarreguemines, it is more accurate to refer to them as Sarreguemines-type. They were produced near Sarreguemines, France to compete with the products of the renowned faiencerie of the same name. The Sarreguemines character pitchers have mold numbers no higher than the 5000’s, while these particular pitchers carry the numbers in the 7890 series. This ...
$1,750 USDStunning Antique French Majolica Frie Onnaing Art Nouveau 3-Piece Narcisse Garniture Set
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
What a treat this one is! This gorgeous Art Nouveau garniture, or mantel, set was made by the Frie-Onnaing faiencerie in the North of France, along the Belgian border. It dates to between 1890 and 1914. This classically Art Nouveau pattern was very popular and I see pieces of it with some frequency, however it is rather rare to find it with the honey-colored background. The deep turquoise background is much more common. In addition, I see the full set very, very rarely. Usually I find single ...
$150 USDSuperb Vintage 1950’s Gouda Royal Zuid Holland Bleu Du Paris Ewer
Pottery:Art Pottery:Other European
This is a gorgeous ewer and beautifully graphic! It features a swirled outsized pattern of traditional faience motifs done in shades of blue, accented with black and golden yellow on a very pale blue ground. The interior is also glazed in pale blue. It measures 9” tall and approximately 5 ½” in diameter, excluding the handle. This is clearly marked on the base with the number O-133 BLEU DU PARIS, ROYAL ZUID HOLLAND with the famed GOUDA house logo. The year date on the left side of the mark ...
$275 USDStunning Antique French Majolica Sarreguemines Puck Character Pitcher Jug
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
I am very pleased to offer this superb example of one of Sarreguemines oldest character pitchers, Puck, number 653. This was one of the factory’s staple pieces and was very long-lived. It was still being produced as late as 1925. The mark used identifies this pitcher as having been produced after the World Fair of 1889 but before 1922 (according to the book Sarreguemines: Les Marques de Fabrique by the Sarreguemines Museum). He stands 7” tall and approximately 5 ½” in diameter. He is clearly ...
$250 USDStunning Antique Villeroy & Boch German Majolica Art Nouveau Lily of the Valley Reticulated Platter
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:German
This is such a gorgeous piece—I hate to see it go! This was made by the famed German pottery Villeroy & Boch, of Schramberg, Germany. This is so quintessentially Art Nouveau in its colors, style, and details! The circular central panel is composed of Lily of the Valley leaves radiating outward and glazed in deep green with an aqua glazed flower center. The rest of the platter is composed of deep and crisply molded Lily of the Valley Flowers in an intertwined pattern and glazed in bright aqua. ...
$725 USDStunning Large Antique French Majolica Delphin Massier Duck Planter
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
This is undoubtedly one of the most stunning pieces I’ve had the pleasure to own. It was made at the turn of the century by the renowned French artist Delphin Massier. The Massier family of Vallauris, France, is world famous for their high-quality art pottery and majolica produced first by the father, Jacques (1806-1871), whose sons Delphin, Clement, and Jérôme followed in his footsteps. This charming duck is one of their most well-known signature pieces and versions were made by each family ...
$85 USDSuperb Circa 1920 French Majolica St. Clement Orange Fruit Plate
Pottery:Majolica:French
Offered here is one of St. Clement’s very desirable fruit motif majolica plates, this particular example is their orange plate. These were produced at the renowned St. Clement faiencerie near Luneville, France. This pattern of plate was very popular during the twenties and this one dates to that period. It is a lovely example with the deep crisp molding and gorgeous soft coloration that St. Clement is known for. This measures 8 ½” in diameter. It is in superb condition with no chips, cracks, ...
$135 USDSuperb Antique French Enamel Emaux Longwy Pottery Plate #1
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
This gorgeous plate is so typical of Longwy’s gorgeous enameled pottery! This style, which Longwy termed, “Emaux de Longwy”, was created around 1865 by the Italian artist, Amédée de Carenza, who was hired by Longwy’s owner, Hyppolite d’Huart to come up with a product that could compete against the wildly popular pieces being imported from China and Japan. Carenza was inspired by Persian cloisonné and set out to duplicate the look in earthenware. The process in creating this “Emaux” is ...
$135 USDSuperb Antique French Enamel Emaux Longwy Pottery Plate #2
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
This gorgeous plate is so typical of Longwy’s gorgeous enameled pottery! This style, which Longwy termed, “Emaux de Longwy”, was created around 1865 by the Italian artist, Amédée de Carenza, who was hired by Longwy’s owner, Hyppolite d’Huart to come up with a product that could compete against the wildly popular pieces being imported from China and Japan. Carenza was inspired by Persian cloisonné and set out to duplicate the look in earthenware. The process in creating this “Emaux” is ...
$325 USDStunning Circa 1920 French Art Pottery Denbac Pitcher Vase
Pottery:Art Pottery:French
This is a gorgeous example of the splendid work done by the renowned French art pottery manufacturer, Denbac, in Vierzon, France. Around 1910, the artists R. Denert and R.L. Balichon formed a partnership, and around 1914 they began to use the name Denbac as a contraction formed of both surnames and the name was officially recognized in 1921. They produced artisanal quality products and created a distinctive micro-crystalline glaze that gave their pieces a velvety texture and beautiful, subtle ...
$175 USDGorgeous Circa 1920 Art Nouveau Mexican Talavera Calla Lily Vase
Pottery:Art Pottery:Non-european
I am very pleased to offer this stunning vase depicting Calla Lilies in shades of aqua, orange, deep gold, green, and cream on a cobalt blue background. The vase is shaped as a rounded octagon, standing 9 3/4" tall and 3 1/2" in diameter at its widest point. It dates to either the 1920's or possibly early 30's. I have tried to narrow down the artist for you, but have had no luck. It is signed on the base simply with the letters "MEX". If someone out there recognizes whose work this might be, ...
$125 USDGorgeous Antique Austrian Majolica Art Nouveau Pink & Blue Carnation Jardiniere
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Austrian
This is a gorgeous Austrian majolica jardinière and so typically Art Nouveau! It features two crossed carnations (I think!) glazed in pink on a cream colored central medallion surrounded by twining foliage glazed in green, all on a body glazed in cornflower blue. The handles and the foot are also trimmed in green, while the interior is glazed in cream. It measures 5 ¾” long, 3 ¾” wide, and 3 ¼” tall. It dates to circa 1880 – 1900. The base is marked with the impressed number 10637 and the word ...
$50 USDSuperb Vintage 1920 French Majolica Sarreguemines PV Pear Fruit Plate
Pottery:Majolica:French
This is one of Sarreguemines most popular patterns and they made, and exported, a great deal of them. It was so popular in fact that many other makers copied them, so the collector must examine the plates closely to be certain they are Sarreguemines, and that they are older. One of the companies that imported these into the United States was Mitteldorfer Straus, who contracted with some of the most well-known potteries throughout Europe from the late 1890’s to the 1930’s and marketed them here ...
$50 USDSuperb Vintage 1920 French Majolica Sarreguemines PV Cherry Fruit Plate
Pottery:Majolica:French
This is one of Sarreguemines most popular patterns and they made, and exported, a great deal of them. It was so popular in fact that many other makers copied them, so the collector must examine the plates closely to be certain they are Sarreguemines, and that they are older. One of the companies that imported these into the United States was Mitteldorfer Straus, who contracted with some of the most well-known potteries throughout Europe from the late 1890’s to the 1930’s and marketed them here ...
$2,000 USDExquisite Old French Majolica Delphin Massier Monumental Iris Jardiniere
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:French
This is undoubtedly one of the most stunning pieces I’ve had the pleasure to own. It was made at the turn of the century by the renowned French artist Delphin Massier. The Massier family of Vallauris, France, is world famous for their high-quality art pottery and majolica produced first by the father, Jacques (1806-1871), whose sons Delphin, Clement, and Jérôme followed in his footsteps. This massive jardinière is 14 ½” in diameter and stands 10 ½” tall. The body is a rich, deep rose with large ...
$875 USDStunning Monumental Antique German Royal Bonn Franz Mehlem Green Wreath & Black Jardiniere
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:German
What a gorgeous and HUGE piece of art pottery this is—and made by one of the most sought-after and esteemed art pottery producers of the last century, namely Franz Mehlem of Royal Bonn in Bonn, Germany! Swags of foliage, ribbons and bows, wreaths, and garlands all in lovely shades of green drape the solid black body of this monumental jardinière. A band of light screen scrollwork in relief decorates the top. This pottery, founded by brothers Paul and Everhard Mehlem, came into existence in the ...
$250 USDStunning Antique English Victorian Majolica Blended Glaze Ram’s Head Cache Pot
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:Britain
This is a gorgeous piece of antique English Victorian majolica in the mottled shades of green, honey, and brown which the English potters did so well. A deeply molded wave and bead pattern graces the body of the cache pot, while the neck is deep and features alternating grotesque-style ram’s heads alternating with lozenges joined by a stylized rope garland. It measures 5” in diameter and 4” tall. There is no mark on the base, not even so much as a number, but I have no doubt this is English, ...
$275 USDAntique American Majolica Griffin Smith & Hill Etruscan Begonia Leaf Plate Pickle Dish
Pottery:Antique:Majolica:American
Offered here is a lovely example of the always-popular American majolica Etruscan begonia leaf pickle dish. This was made by Griffin, Smith & Hill in the 1880’s in Phoenixville, PA. This form first became popular in England in the late 1850’s and 60’s, soon after the Begonia Rex plant was discovered and became a wild craze that every Victorian HAD to have for their conservatory. The new pottery, majolica, lent itself beautifully to reproducing the deeply textured and richly colored leaves of the ...
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