Mosaic pottery tazza and vase from the 1940s or 50s, by Gerbino, France. The handling and modelling of clays in various colors necessary for the creation of this kind of art objects was a complicated procedure, mastered only by Jean Gerbino and his family in Vallauris, the French studio pottery center of the period. Impressed marks Gerbino and Vallauris. Height of tazza "3 ½ / 9 cm and of the vase "5 ½ / 14 cm, diameter of tazza "6/ 15 cm. Condition: fine.

This porcelain vase with bronze mounts was produced in France at Sevres in 1921. It is double marked and is authentic. It has an artist’s signature, O. Mancelin. The vase is 4 1/4 inches tall. It has a diameter of 4 inches. The porcelain is fitted with bronze on the mouth and foot. It has a unique, bulbous shape, almost like a gourd. The decoration on the deep cobalt blue ground is a pattern of raised white French enamel with gilded accents. They are stylized with a flower-like form...

A hand painted porcelain Japanese bowl in the style of earlier Nabeshima high footed shallow bowls. The blue is painted underglaze and the green and brown are painted over the glaze in enamels. Bodhidharma was a Buddhist who came to China in the 5th or 6th century and is credited with the founding of Chan Buddhism which in Japan became Zen Buddhism. The hooded man with an earring is in front of the stylized sea contained in a cloud border. Late 19th or early 20th century, perhaps Hirado...

Faience pitcher by Aegitna in Vallauris, France. Aegitna or Saltamacchia was one of the first ceramic workshops established in the village of Vallauris near Cannes and the Mediterranean. Vallauris was to become the most famous center in postwar Europe for the renewal of ceramic art, and many modernist ceramists like Picasso settled there to work...

This porcelain tea cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen around 1930. It has first quality blue crossed swords markings under glaze. The saucer is 5 1/4 inches in diameter and 1 1/4 inches deep. The set has the traditional wavy borders with points at intervals. The cup features a split branch handle. The set is hand painted in shades of puce. The flower arrangements are executed with precision and excellent artistry...

A majestic pair of French Old Paris Porcelain Bisque Figurines 1840s After Fragonard. Each figure measuring about 17” in height and bases, which are removable, or 7 inch diameter. Bisque porcelain with glazed porcelain bases, removable. The figurines can be removed from their pedestals. 18" $2,200 for the pair.

A Gorgeous Pair of of Royal Worcester Dorothy Doughty Birds, Indigo Buntings and Blackberry, 8 1/2 -Inch - Edition completed in 1941, as shown in Plate 10 (see photos #7 & 8) of the Limited edition (1500 copies) of the book ' The American Birds of Dorothy Doughty, by George Savage.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Dorothy Doughty

Dorothy Doughty was born in San Remo, Italy in 1892. Her father was the explorer and poet, Charles Doughty...

A Gorgeous Pair of of Royal Worcester Dorothy Doughty Birds, Chickadees & Larch, 9 1/2 -Inch - Edition completed in 1938, as shown in Plate 13 (see photos #7 & 8) of the Limited edition (1500 copies) of the book ' The American Birds of Dorothy Doughty, by George Savage.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Dorothy Doughty

Dorothy Doughty was born in San Remo, Italy in 1892. Her father was the explorer and poet,Charles Doughty...

Pair of Huang Hua Li Vases

This porcelain and silver tea set was produced in Trenton New Jersey, USA, by Lenox between 1906 and 1930. Some of the pieces are marked with the older Lenox Belleek mark. The pot measures 9 inches from the spout to the handle and is 6 inches tall, including the lid. The pot includes a separate tea strainer which inter locks with the lid. The capacity is 30 ounces. The sugar bowl is 5 inches across the handles and 4 inches tall...

A stoneware pitcher made up by a tall and narrow cylinder and a semispherical shape, united by a circular handle. Greige and matte glaze with pin holes and other “volcanic” effects, the inside white and glossy. Illegible signature under the glaze, possibly for Bruno Gambone Italy. Height "7/ 18 cm. Condition: fine.

Aldo Londi for Bitossi: a massive stoneware vase, thinly applied glaze to the exterior a rhombic pattern of in orange and yellow with “volcanic” effects, and a glossy glaze to the interior. Aldo Londi was the artistic leader of Bitossi, the renowned Italian ceramic company. Marked 3030/537 and Italy. Height "7/ 18 cm. Condition: a few glaze flakes to the mouth rim (cf. pics).

Aldo Londi for Bitossi: a circular stoneware bowl, covered all over with Lava glaze, full of “volcanic” effects in intense shades of yellowish-green and orange. This pattern is also seen in vases, boxes etc. from Bitossi. Aldo Londi was the artistic leader of this renown Italian ceramic company. Marked 3030/564 (?) and Italy. Diameter "8 ½ / 21.5 cm, height "1 ¾ / 4.5 cm. Condition: fine.

Two stoneware tiles from the “Fritte” range, designed by Aldo Londi and produced by Bitossi in the 1950s for Illums Bolighus, famous design department store in Copenhagen...

Two(2) Portuguese Azores Ceramic Tiles, 5 5/8" wide, 3 7/8" high, 3/8" deep, "Charola Madeira" & Carro De Bois, Madeira", raised figures and cows design, purchased in Madeira in Portugal in 1980, the condition is good.

Two(2) Portuguese Ajores Ceramic Tile, 5 3/4" high, 3 7/8" wide, 3/8" deep, "Florista Madeira" & "Borra Cheiro, Madeira", with raised design, purchased in 1980 in Madeira, the condition is good.

Royal Copenhagen Small Vase with sail boat and sailor, scuff at foot rim but not cracked signed SW and 2899-395 old paper label covers date mark. Size 3.5" w 2.5"

Circa 1920sEichwald majolica centerpiece with a lion head on the base. Large and colorful, this blue bowl with a golden yellow interior is relief decorated on the exterior with small raspberry red flowers, light green tendrils, and paisley shaped pink medallions. Other colors are lavender, and golden brown. A fabulous statement piece. Marked" Eichwald" and "Czechoslovakia", it measures 15" high, 12ʺ long × 8.25ʺ wide.

An original vintage plate, "Texas Bluebonnets", copyrighted 1952 by Dashby Kilns of West, Texas, after an original painting by important Texas artist PORFIRIO SALINAS (1910-1973). The 10" diameter shallow plate is in generally good vintage condition, with extensive glaze crazing consistent with its age. On reverse there are two imperfections: a small circular chipped gouged area that looks like it could have been caused by prolonged exposure to a nail head, if this was hanging on a wall (look...

5 French PHL Depose Porcelain Tea Cups and 6 Saucers, total 11 pieces, with beautiful birds and butterflies with blue floral branches, with raised Enamel overglaze touch, the gilding on the rims and edges are worn, no damages.

12 French PHL Depose Porcelain Dessert or Salad Plates, 7 1/2" diameter, with beautiful Bird and Butterly on Floral branches, the condition is good, some gold edges or rims are worn, no damages.

French PHL Depose Porcelain Tea Pot and Milk Jug, Teapot=9" high, Milk Pitcher=5 1/2" high, with beautiful bird and butterflies on the floral branches, marked on the bottom, top of Teapot is glued together, Milk Pitcher is fine.

English Johnson Brother's Ironstone Turkey Platter, Friendly Village, 20" long, in good condition.

English Johnson Brother's Ironstone Friendly Village Gravy Boat(8" long, 3 1/2" high) and matching Under Plate(8" long, 1" high), in good condition.

Two beautiful and very thinly potted bowls by Sven Hofverberg in his experimental studio in south Sweden. One gold glazed to the interior, the other with an iridescent interior glaze in red and dark blue. The exterior of both with incised striations. The incisions of the smaller bowl are iridescent. The works of Hofverberg (1923-1998) always demonstrate his aim for perfection and concern for the glazes. The gold bowl is unmarked, the smaller bowl with incised SH. Diameter: 4 ½"/ 11 and 3 ½" /...

8 Czechoslovakia EPIAG Dessert or Salad Plates, 8 1/4" diameter, with floral decoration. Marked on the bottom "EPIAG" "Czechoslovakia" in green. One(1) dessert plate has shallow frit under the rim area.

Eight(8) Czechoslovakia Porcelain Bread and Butter plates(6 1/4" diameter), plus three(3) saucers5 3/4" diameter) and One(1) Tea Cup, with Floral design. Marked on the bottom "EPIAG", "Czechoslovakia) in green. The condition is good.

Eight(8) English Copeland Spode Imari design New Stone Dessert plates(8" diameter), plus three(3) Tea Cups, and three(3) saucers, total 14 pieces, with design of Imari and fluted rim. The condition is good.

Three(3) pieces English Copeland Spode Imari design Tea Serving Set, consisting of Teapot(5 1/2" high), Helmet shape Milk Jug(5 1/2" high) and Sugar pot(4 1/2" high), highlighted with brilliant gold, marked "Copeland Spode, England, New Stone" in green on the bottom. Covers for Tea Pot and Sugar pot has brilliant gold berry shape knobs.

Three small dishes in a soft leaflike shape, in the white and very thinly glazed. From the Revernay pottery (founded in a village with that name around 1900 and moved to Vallauris in southern France after WWII). Many avantgarde ceramists who worked in modernist style – one of them being Picasso – gathered in Vallauris in the 50s and 60s. Width "3 / 7.5 cm. Condition: rim frits to one dish (cf. pics).

Four(4) French Majolica Faience Pottery Asparagus Plates, Dishes, 9 1/4" diameter, 7/8" high, raised Asparagus design with separate section for Hollandaise Sauce area with basket weave design border. Marked on the bottom "Sarreguemines, France" in black, no damages.

Green Glazed Majolica Faience Plate, 9" diameter, 1 1/8" high, impressed mark "39" on the bottom, one(1) small chip chip with glaze hairline on the bottom rim area.

Eight French Faience Majolica Pottery Oyster, Clam Plates, 9 1/2" diameter, display 6 Oysters in the shell shape wells in one(1) plate between green Basket weave design with iron red color border. The condition is good, shows few glaze crazing on the surface.one Plate

2 Portuguese Faience Pottery Wall Vase, Wall Pocket, 6 1/4" high, 3 1/2" wide-widest top area, 2 1/4" deep, hand painted floral decoration in front, one(1) flake chip on the bottom about 1" x 1/2" wide on the lower area.

Eva Zeisel ceramic covered casserole for Schramberg, Germany

1930

This rare and large service item measures 11" across x 6" tall

In excellent and very clean vintage condition with two small areas of restoration [pictured]

Marked underneath

Art Deco sculptural vase: young “exotic” girl with a water jar, by Lore Friedrich Gronau for Karlsruhe, dark reddish-brown clay, partly glazed, a kind of faience. Figurines by sculptress and ceramist LFG (1908-2002) for Rosenthal and Karlsruhe often depict dancing or reclining women. Height "4 ¾ / 12 cm. Raised Karlsruhe mark and model number 3739 plus Made in Germany in black. Condition: small repair to the rim of the jar (cf. pics). Price: $130, including worldwide registered / trackable...

The size of Bowl : 6 1/8" Dia x 2 3/4" H.
This is Vintage Lenox China Symphony Sculptured Bowl Gold. It is never been used in original Lenox carton. It is very handsome Sculptured Bowl with 24 Karat Gold Decoration. It came with label on the bottom of Bowl. It said Hand decorated w/24K Gold. The condition of Bowl mint condition, as photographed. No chip, no cracked and no hairline. Please note the edge of box side has deterioration as the photo with bowl showing. It is about little over 4...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen between 1924 to 1934. It has the crossed swords mark from the Pfeiffer period that is first quality. The saucer measures 4 1/8 inches in diameter and 1 inch deep. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. The set is decorated in the Japanese Kakiemon style. Whimsical, stylized yellow tigers wind themselves around bamboo. A landscape of rock, trees and flowers explodes with party colors in a style th...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in Germany by Meissen in the 1930s. It has first quality crossed swords under glaze. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/4 inches and is 1 inch deep. The cup is 2 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/2 inches. A beautiful bird sits on a flowering branch while in insect flutters by. The style is Japanese Kakiemon, done in shades of blue, green. and violet. The cup is sparsely decorated with a flower sprig here and a bug, in a minimalist manner...

A lovely signed "Hand Made in Greece Ikaros Pottery B420" with a small 4 at the bottom. In excellent condition though the rim has a slight imperfection original to the piece that is not noticeable except to the touch. The piece measures 8" (h) x 7" (w). The Ikaros factory was located in Rhodes,Greece and ceased production in 1988.

This Palissy Ware center or serving piece has 3 clam styled bowls for serving condiments or food. They have a Jun Yao style of coloring of mottled blue and green with dabs of purple in the interior; outer walls are painted with ochre streaks. The body is encrusted with shells and bocage evoking colorful visions of the sea.

Underside is marked Made in Portugal 201A. We date this piece to the mid 20th century.

Condition is good to very good on account of chip on one of th...

This masterpiece bowl was produced by the master himself, Peter Anderson, founder of the renowned Shearwater Pottery, in the waning years of his 56 year illustrious career.

This unassuming low, broad-shouldered bowl represents the accumulation of over 50 years of expertise and wisdom at the craft of hand thrown pottery, a form Anderson called a rose bowl. It is decorated in stony blue glaze. Its subtle rising lip gives the bowl a slight lift.

Condition is very good, its...

Cylindrical pot in Chinese porcelain copying an 18th century model. Decor finely executed in enamels of the rose family, painted by hand, representing scholars under a pine tree at the edge of a lake.The reverse with poem. 20th century copy, probably from the 1960s. An original must exist in a Chinese museum. This type of high quality porcelain had to be ordered to be offered as a present? or others. In any case, porcelains of this quality from this late period are not numerous. Very damaged. ...

Contemporary bound selection of entries from the influential exhibition of Islamic Art held in Munich in 1910. This is a bound copy of the German periodical Kunst und Kunsthandwerk 8+9 published at the time of the exhibition. Hand decorated covers with leather spine label in gold. Over 100 images. Text in German. Can be viewed in London and shipped worldwide.

The size of Figurine: 5" H x3 1/2" W x 2" D. This is Lovely Vintage Hummel Figurine, Boy w/violin and Puppy Dog. It is Made in W. Germany during period of 1958 - 1972. It has inscription signature of M. J. Hummel on the stand. The condition of Figurine is excellent. Please note the crackle glaze on figure is from original when the figure was in kiln and it is not forced crackle hairline. It was purchased in West Germany in 1970.

This is a really nice pair of Wildfire Teardrop 2 1/4 inch high Salt and Pepper Shakers made by Hall China. These shakers have gold trim and are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The gold trim is very good. There are corks in both shakers. Be sure to search our other Hall China items available. We guarantee items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This really nice Wildfire 9 inch diameter small dinner plate was made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. This dinner plate is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. The plate is signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This really nice Wildfire tea or coffee cup and saucer were made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. Both the cup and saucer are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. They are signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This really nice Wildfire 5 1/4 inch diameter fruit or dessert bowl was made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. This bpwl is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. The bowl is signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

This really nice Wildfire 13 1/4 inch oval serving or meat platter was made by Hall China in the 1940s to 1950s. This platter is in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The Wildfire decoration and gold trim is all very good. The platter is signed on the back: SUPERIOR HALL QUALITY - THE GREAT AMERICAN TEA CO. - EST. 1866 - DINNERWARE - 85. We guarantee all items to be as described. THANK YOU.

Rare Bavarian plate with elves by Heinrich & Co. Artist signed, the painting is of two small elves; one of which is using a leaf as a shield while fighting off a bee. It is titled "An Unpleasant Interruption". Gold rim. Excellent condition, measures 9 diameter.

An English dark blue majolica dish having a standing upright white puppy. Perfect for use as a petit fours, candy, or sweetmeat dish. Some crazing to the glazes. Condition very good. No cracks, no chips, no repairs. Measures 10ʺ wide × 9.25ʺ deep × 4ʺ high

This is a really great Silhouette Medallion 8 Cup Tea Pot Teapot, or Coffee Pot, made by Hall China. This Coffee Pot measures 8 3/4 inches high to top of knob with the lid on. This Coffee Pot is signed on the bottom HALL SUPERIOR QUALITY DINNERWARE - MADE IN U.S.A. Both the bottom and lid are in very good condition with no chips or cracks. The black Silhouette decoration is all very good. The platinum trim is really good with just a very minor amount of wear. We guarantee items to be as de...

This porcelain demitasse cup and saucer was produced in England by Royal Worcester in 1940. It has date markings indicating this year. The saucer has a diameter of 4 1/4 inches.The cup is 2 1/4 inches tall with a diameter of 2 1/4 inches. The cup features a pedestal base and unique handle. The cup and saucer are signed by the artist E. Townsend. Luscious looking fruits are brilliantly hand painted on both pieces. The well of the saucer, interior of the cup and handle are gilded. It is a...

Art Déco vase by Camille Tharaud, 1925-30. Camille Tharaud (1878-1956) came from a family of porcelain makers in Limoges. He collaborated with designers like Marcel Goupy and Henri Rapin. At the International exhibition of modern decorative and industrial arts in Paris 1925, Tharaud was prized for his technique of high-fire enamelling directly onto the raw porcelain. The slightly iridescent brown, blueish black and light blue glaze of this bulbous-like vase is an example. Signed C Tharaud, T in...

Six fine floral porcelain dishes with gilt scalloped edge marked Limoges France along with the initial "R". In excellent condition, they measure 8-1/8" round.

A vintage pair of Chinese porcelain vases purchased in New York during the early 70's. The sexagonal vases feature a bird and flower motif. The gilded rims show faint wear. Marked with a red stamp seal and Made in Hong Kong label. 12-1/4" (h), just shy of 5-1/2" (w).

Early open vessel by Toshiko Takaezu (USA, 1922-2011). Signed with the TT signature. Over 10" high and approximately 11" across. From a North Carolina estate. This work was probably created by the artist when she taught at Penland. In excellent condition.

Fine Large Glazed Stoneware Jar - Malcolm Pepper

This impressive stoneware jar was made by Malcolm Pepper (1937 - 1980) during the 1970s. It is "heavily-potted" and very attractively decorated as our detailed images show; no further description is needed!

Height 24 cm (9.5 inches), diameter 31 cm (12.25 inches). It is in perfect condition.

For information: the founder of this business, Brian Page (1937 - 2018), was a personal friend of Malcolm Pepper. Brian used to visit Malcolm and ...

A green glazed hand thrown pottery vase signed on the bottom, “W N/OWEN” (Walter Nelson Owen 1895- 1981) with the original retail paper label reading, “Hand Made For/PETER MURPHEY/HWY. 191 . P. O. Box 653/HENDERSONVILLE, N.C.” Peter Murphey ran a small ad in The Transylvania Times, of Brevard N.C. June 3, 1965 advertising a continuous Craftsmans Fair at his address. A long time potter and owner of The Pine State Pottery started signing by hand his pottery in 1970. The vase is 8 7/8 inch...