Other Ceramics
Bowls, vases and other vessels have been made by man from various ceramic materials for thousands of years and most of these historic and priceless artefacts are now museum pieces. We are just concerned with those dating from around the late 1800’s up until 1940 or so, years in which changing design shapes and patterns reflected the latest in artistic expression. During the Second World War a great many of these beautiful objects were unfortunately destroyed, but many have survived and those that are typically Art Nouveau or Art Deco in style are now sought after more keenly than ever. We have included a few vases made in terracotta and even plaster but, without wishing to state the obvious, would not recommend filling these with water without first inserting a suitable waterproof liner.
Art Nouveau terracotta wall plaque, undoubtedly from Goldscheider, depicting in strong relief a young maiden spinning yarn. Wearing a long, off-the-shoulder gown she is seated, with one foot slightly raised on a stool, alongside a…
A rare Art Nouveau Eosin glazed visiting card tray from Zsolnay Pécs of Hungary. Designed for them by Miklos Pfilf circa 1913 and modelled as a pigeon perched on one side of the dish, interestedly…
Good sized Art Nouveau era ceramic jardiniere by Sarreguemines dating from the very early 1900’s. With a flared, scalloped rim and enamelled decoration of wild poppies against a sunset hued background, somewhat similar to the…
Charles Catteau designed Art Deco vase made by Boch Freres in Belgium. Decorated with Catteau’s famous stylised fruit design in strong colours set against the usual crackle-glazed off white background. The rim of the neck…
Beautiful and rare little Art Nouveau decorative vase from Zsolnay Pecs. Just 14 cm high, the porcelain-faience body is covered with a polychrome glaze and sits in a gilded pewter mount that has a design of leaves…
A tall Art Nouveau white terracotta or plaster vase from France made around 1895. It takes the form of an irregular shaped jug or ewer with a naturalistic handle and an elegant, downward looking draped…
Really delightful pewter-mounted four piece tea service from Moorcroft, almost certainly retailed by Liberty and Co. in the 1920’s. Decorated in the well-known pomegranate pattern and with a rich, lustrous glaze, each piece has bi-fabricated…
Very unusual Art Deco bowl from Ditmar Urbach in the typical and slightly bizarre style and colouring that this Czechoslovakian manufacturer favoured. The interior of the bowl is decorated with a hand-painted stylised floral design set against…
Art Deco ceramic vase designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis circa 1922. This is classic Catteau with its design of stylised gourds and leaves in conjunction with a series of dark, wavy lines…
Ceramic bowl by Keralouve la Louviere depicting two maidens washing from a raised water vessel or fountain whilst standing beneath a tree. Finished with an attractive crackle glaze and decorated around the rim with a…
Pretty Art Nouveau jug or ewer from Bernhard Bloch dating from around 1900. With an applied handle and embellished with a leafy design and a lady’s profile in head and shoulders which has a cameo…
French Art Deco vase, or chalice, from Mougin, Nancy dating from 1940. Crafted from white stoneware with a mottled brown finish and a stylish darker red-brown geometric pattern in relief. Original pieces designed by the Mougin…
Oval vase designed by Charles Catteau for Boch Freres Keramis circa 1925. This is a typically colourful Art Deco piece from the Belgian pottery company. Showing panels of assorted stylised flowers and foliage, separated by…
A pair of rather masculine white terracotta or plaster vases, one with a lion and the other with a tiger battling with a serpent. Both with a backdrop of jungle trees and palms. Finished in…
Charming little Art Nouveau dish or small bowl from Bernhard Bloch dating from the very early 1900’s, in the form of a barrow being pushed along by a young girl. Made in typical Bloch style…
Very rare Art Nouveau figurative bowl from Bernhard Bloch. The maiden, with only her long, flowing hair to protect her modesty, is holding in front of her a large net containing two fish. This is…
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