Set of French "Soldats du Roi Louis XVI" Plates by Saint-Clément, c 1960/70

This magnificent decorative piece is a testament to the golden age of European ceramic craftsmanship. A large, single faience tile bearing a richly colored polychrome transfer print ...

A wonderful, antique earthenware piece signed by the great French artist, Emile Gallé (see photo of markings on the base). This beautiful, reticulated, earthenware bowl/basket dates ...

A lovely set of 6 vintage tea cups (model 724-10) by the famous Hungarian porcelain maker, Herend Porcelain Manufactory (established in 1826). This se...

A charming and atmospheric small antique papier mâché tray, hand-painted in the Japonaiserie taste that swept through European decorative arts following the landmark Paris Exposition Universelle of 1867. Sourced in Alsace (France) — a region at the cultural crossroads of France and Germany — this intimate rectangular tray carries all the hallmarks of quality late 19th century lacquerwork: a deep black ground, delicate gilt detailing and a richly observed polychrome scene painted with evident skill and affection. The composition is alive with telling detail: a sword-carrying man in a floral kimono walks with a child — who pushes a toy rabbit on a wheeled stick — and a small dog along a waterside path, a cherry blossom tree arching overhead, while boats laden with figures cross a river toward a distant pavilion set among hills and pines. Ducks rest in the reeds below. The presence of a male protagonist is a rarity in European Japonaiserie of this period, which typically favored female figures — a samurai, sword at his side, watching his child's wheeled rabbit toy...

A charming set of four antique earthenware and porcelain plates, each decorated with different illustrations. The designs include a scene inspired by Joan of Arc, historical and romantic scenes in sepia tones, and a naturalistic motif of birds in blue. One of the plates also features a commemorative inscription, “Liberty – 1793,” highlighting a historical theme. Each piece possesses its own distinct decorative style, ranging from romantic and patriotic to naturalistic. An eclectic set, ideal for wall decoration or a collection. Characteristics Period: 19th – early 20th century Material: earthenware/porcelain Decoration: historical scenes, figures, birds, floral motifs Technique: printing and underglaze painting Condition: antique condition with signs of wear and patina Style Historical Romantic Folk art Antique decorative Keywords antique plates set...

ANTIQUE TIN GLAZED EARTHENWARE POTTERY PLATES A collection of three hand painted plates in a folky provincial style each relating to the French Revolution, produced to celebrate lib...

These 12 plates in white earthenware are decorated with a colored story about "Paris assiégé" (* Besieged Paris) pattern. Twelve plate, twelve life scenes during the siege of Paris (...

A wonderful rare set of 10 French Creil Faience Decorative plates Circa 1830, having lively depictions of various traditional French sayings and expressions or rhymes and riddles usu...